What is it about?
As someone living with schizoaffective disorder, I am unnerved by changes to government assistance programs and the significant cuts to their funding. These cuts, in addition to federal workforce reductions, add to the precarious nature of the United States' mental health system.
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Why is it important?
Millions of people are in similar situations, and the recent SAMHSA cuts/reinstatement only add more uncertainty to their lives.
Perspectives
I hope this piece sheds light on the effects policies, which may seem abstract to some, affect people in concrete ways.
Grace Lee
GoPeers Health, Inc.
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This page is a summary of: Confronting Uncertainty After Enactment of “One Big Beautiful Bill”, Psychiatric Services, January 2026, American Psychiatric Association,
DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.20260007.
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