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Will “System Transformation” Transform the System? Before We Celebrate: 20 Questions That Need Answers
…by the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health? Will they result in real and fundamental improvements in mental health care and in the mental health of the American population?…
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Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra Kicks Off National Tour to Strengthen Mental Health
…ages 10-64. Suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 25-34. Some groups have higher suicide rates than others. Among the highest rates are American…
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Psychological Flexibility in the Workplace: A Value-Driven Journey
…Mindfully (www.actmindfully.com.au). There are professionals who have expertise providing coaching, consultation or therapy to individuals and companies. These approaches commonly involve a cooperative, interactive and professional approach to address the…
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Understanding and Treating Schizophrenia – A Comprehensive Review from the National Institute of Mental Health
…that are common among teens. A combination of factors can predict schizophrenia in up to 80 percent of youth who are at high risk of developing the illness. These factors…
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Study Ties Blood Protein to Alzheimer’s Brain Abnormalities
…scans with Pittsburgh Compound B, a tracer that binds to amyloid plaques. The volunteers are participating in the NIA’s Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA), America’s longest-running scientific study of…
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Tips for a Successful Employee Wellness Program
…achieve a smoke-free lifestyle using the method they have chosen. Consider offering fitness classes for either free or discounted rates. To absorb the costs associated with hiring instructors, check with…
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Integrating Pharmacy Services to Improve Clinical Outcomes
…room visits and hospitalization rates. The study compared data from consumers of two community mental health centers to see if there were differences in medication adherence and outcomes between consumers…
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How Senior Centers Combat Isolation
…address their comprehensive needs in an environment without stigma, offer a stimulating atmosphere, and help them achieve a better quality of life, while often keeping – or getting – them…
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Increased Use of Telehealth for OUD Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Associated With Reduced Risk of Overdose
…according to a new study. Published today in JAMA Psychiatry, this study was a collaborative effort led by researchers at the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, a part…
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AsOne LEADS: Lessons Learned in Building a Behavioral Health and Family-Centered Healthcare IT and Data Solution
…Building the Platform Functionality Quality work is a critical component of an effective network, and being able to calculate quality measures and report on performance data is a key feature…
