DYK? Patients and health care providers deserve a say in the value of medication, but they are often left out of prescription drug affordability boards.

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May is #MentalHealthAwareness Month and there’s a long way to go in raising standards for patient care. 75% of adults gave the nation a failing grade for treating mental health.

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ICYMI: Read Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute's recap of the May 22 Congressional Briefing on the barriers and facilitators in mental health care & which policies can improve outcomes for people with serious mental illness.
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This #MentalHealthMonth , learn how patient-centered care can help women overcome postpartum depression: bit.ly/47bVnKd

Learn how managing their mental health can help asthma patients breathe a little easier in AfPA's new infographic: bit.ly/4du26lA #MentalHealthMonth

While there is no cure for Huntington's disease, some medications can help address some of the complaints such as involuntary movement and common psychiatric symptoms.

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14 million Americans have a serious mental illness. The right treatment can help these patients achieve stability & improve their well-being, but these treatments can only benefit patients if they are accessible.

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Patients should not be denied breakthrough medications simply because they are new. This is especially true for schizophrenia patients who wait eagerly for innovative & accessible treatment options.

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DYK? Rare disease patients are more likely to experience anxiety and depression.

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DYK? May 24 is #WorldSchizophreniaDay .

Roughly 2 million Americans have schizophrenia. The right treatment can help these patients achieve stability and improve their well-being, but they can only benefit patients if accessible.

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While policymakers and researchers focus on finding a cure, Huntington's disease patients deserve access to treatments that can reduce symptoms and improve their daily lives. #LetsTalkAboutHD

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DYK? Several key steps could help improve diagnosis, treatment and support for people living with gout.

This #GoutAwarenessDay , learn more about the #RoadmapToBetterCare in Alliance for Gout Awareness's guide: bit.ly/3WKevvY

The physical pain caused by gout, a common form of inflammatory arthritis, can be debilitating. But gout can also take a toll on mental health.

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DYK? Prior authorization, step therapy and copay accumulator programs stand in the way of gout patients and optimal care.

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Iowa patients and doctors celebrate the signing of a law that will stop insurers from forcing patients to non-medically switch their medication.

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Many employers think alternative funding programs are effective in managing health care spending. But using #AFPs can leave them with unexpected costs & substantially harm employees with chronic conditions. Read more in this article by AfPA's Josie Cooper: bit.ly/3UrHy4I

Thank you to Vermont Governor Phil Scott, Representatives Alyssa Black and Lori Houghton and all the advocates for all your work to pass and sign H.766, a step therapy exceptions law. Bernie Sanders, let’s work to pass the #SafeStepAct so employer plans offer an exceptions process too.

Gout takes a toll on patients — both physically and mentally.

This #GoutAwarenessDay , explore the physical and mental health aspects of the condition in this resource guide with materials from Alliance for Gout Awareness and its partner organizations: bit.ly/3QKLXOW

DYK? One out of every 3 hospitalized cancer patients develops a mental health condition.

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Over 9 million Americans have gout. What would it take to connect them with the care they deserve? Alliance for Gout Awareness walks through five key steps in this video.

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