National Mental Health

Discuss the intent of each of these five laws that are presented in Chapter Two of your course text:

  1. The establishment of the National Institute of Mental Health (1946)
  2. The Mental Health Study Act (1955)
  3. The Community Mental Health Centers Act (1963)
  4. The Economic Opportunity Act (1964)
  5. The Schneuer Sub-professional Career Act (1966)

Additionally, describe the role of the National Organization for Human Service Education and the Council for Standards in Human Service Education in their application.

Your assignment should be two- to- three pages (excluding title and reference pages). Include at least two references to online sources and at least one peer-reviewed journal article that was published within the last five years found at the Ashford online library. All sources must be formatted according to APA guidelines as outlined in the Ashford University Library.

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The legislation was put into place in 1966 to give opportunities to the disadvantaged to acquire employment in the mental health field. During this campaign, students in formal training learned the skills necessary to work with various health professionals and clients. This act opened opportunities for individuals to transition in the vast sector of mental health.

The role of the National Organization for Human Service Education and the Council for Standards in Human Service Education in their application

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