Purpose of the Bill

This bill is designed to improve mental health support for individuals with complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) by establishing mental health case management and community support services in Minnesota. It aims to provide better resources and intervention to those whose daily functioning is significantly affected by such mental health conditions.

Main Provisions

1. Definition Updates:

   • The bill modifies existing definitions related to mental illness to include criteria specific to CPTSD. It emphasizes conditions impacted by intergenerational trauma, racial trauma, or unresolved historical grief.

2. Eligibility for Services:

   • Individuals deemed to have CPTSD are eligible for case management and community support if they exhibit serious symptoms affecting daily life. Eligibility requires a documented opinion from a mental health professional that acknowledges cultural sensitivity in assessments and screenings.

3. Service Enhancements:

   • Those with CPTSD can access targeted case management and support aimed at reducing the likelihood of severe episodes impacting their daily activities.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces the specific category of CPTSD to the criteria for mental health service eligibility in Minnesota, expanding the scope of support services available to affected individuals. This involves recognizing cultural and historical factors as significant contributors to mental health conditions.
• It incorporates a new framework for assessing mental illness that requires culturally sensitive evaluations to qualify individuals for mental health interventions.

Relevant Terms

• Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)
• Mental Health Case Management
• Community Support Services
• Intergenerational Trauma
• Racial Trauma
• Historical Grief
• Mental Illness