Mental Health Policy & Practice

The Mental Health Policy & Practice branch of the Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy (the Institute) at UVA conducts research on mental health policy and related public health topics.

A Collaboration

The Mental Health Policy & Practice branch of the Institute is a hub of collaboration across the University, including the Schools of Medicine and Law.

  • 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 Lab 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.

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