Republican House Speaker David Ralston discusses the “Mental Health Parity Act,” a proposed bill that aims to expand mental health services and resources in the state of Georgia. 

Plus, Kim Jones, the executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Georgia, Roland Behm, the co-chair for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Georgia, and Darryl Russ, an Atlanta-based licensed counselor, take part in a roundtable discussion. They talk with Rose about the current state of mental health services in Georgia and the Mental Health Parity Act.

Republican House Speaker David Ralston discusses <a href="https://www.wabe.org/georgia-house-speaker-announces-major-mental-health-reform-bill/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the “Mental Health Parity Act,” a proposed bill that aims to expand mental health services and resources in the state of Georgia. </a>Plus, Kim Jones, the executive director of the <a href="https://namiga.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Georgia,</a> Roland Behm, the co-chair for the <a href="https://afsp.org/chapter/georgia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Georgia</a>, and Darryl Russ, an Atlanta-based licensed counselor, take part in a roundtable discussion. They talk with Rose about the current state of mental health services in Georgia and the Mental Health Parity Act.

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.