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NY A01256
Bill
Status
1/8/2015
Primary Sponsor
Aileen Gunther
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AI Summary
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Amends the Mental Hygiene Law to require the Commissioner of Mental Health to develop a training program for diagnosing and treating post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans.
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Training program must be posted on the Office's website and developed in cooperation with other state agencies and relevant stakeholders.
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Program shall include a component on military culture competency and is intended for mental health providers and clinicians.
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Certification of program completion may be provided to participants through the Office.
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Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires the office of mental health to establish a training program for the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
1/6/2016