What was the mission and goal of the Presidents New Freedom Commission on Mental Health?
A. The Commissions mission was to study the United States mental health service delivery system, including both private and public sector providers. The Commission advised the President on methods to improve the system. The Commissions goal was to recommend improvements that will enable adults with a serious mental illness and children with a serious emotional disturbance to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Link to Executive Order.
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