Issues of mental health have become mainstream, including among New Jersey lawmakers. However, mental health is far from an election issue. But NJ Spotlight New Mental Health writer Bobby Brier says, while mental health is “not a main campaign issue right now, it’s certainly going to be a hot topic in Trenton for months to come.“
“…there’s a large consensus, both among Republicans and Democrats, that this is an issue that’s important from a policy perspective, but it’s maybe not an issue that’s driving voters to the polls,” Brier said.
