Mental Health Policy & Practices
The Mental Health Policy & Practices branch of the Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy at UVA conducts research on topics related to mental health policy and related public health topics.
Please excuse any incomplete information or missing links as we actively update our website
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Please excuse any incomplete information or missing links as we actively update our website --
A Collaboration
The Mental Health Policy & Practices branch of the Institute is a hub of collaboration across the University, including the Schools of Medicine and Law.
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Policy Blog
Check out the Policy Blog for updates and news on current mental health law and policy.
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2026 Legislative Tracker
See what mental health and public policy related bills we are tracking in the Virginia 2026 Session.
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The Lab
Housed in the Department of Public Health Sciences, the PMHL works with students to develop research.
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Reports and Publications
Reports and publications on emerging issues in the fields of mental health law and policy from our scholars.
