Mental health; pilot program to support clinical research of certain veterans and first responders suffering from certain conditions; provide
Senate Read and Referred
Summary
The bill creates the Breakthrough Treatments for Georgia Heroes Suicide Prevention Pilot Program, which will run from 2027 to 2030 if funding is appropriated. It targets veterans and retired first responders suffering from PTSD, treatment‑resistant depression, major depressive disorder, traumatic brain injury, or similar conditions, offering access to FDA‑designated breakthrough therapies and related research. The program aims to build treatment sites, conduct clinical trials, subsidize care, and generate data to improve outcomes and cost‑effectiveness.
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