We Must Advocate for Older Adults with Behavioral Health Conditions

• By: Kimberly Williams, LMSW Lisa Furst, LMSW, MPH Michael B. Friedman, LMSW
• July 1st, 2017
• aging population, behavioral health services, healthcare access, Medicaid reform, mental health policy, older adults, social isolation, suicide risk
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As of this writing, the healthcare and behavioral health systems are facing unprecedented threats from proposed legislation to significantly roll back the gains achieved through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Medicaid is also under threat, as the current legislative proposal attempts to alter its...

Zero Suicide: Working Together to Save Lives

• By: John Draper, PhD Shari Sinwelski, MS, EdS National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• October 1st, 2015
• behavioral health, crisis intervention, healthcare systems, mental health, patient safety, suicide awareness, suicide prevention, suicide risk
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The death of Robin Williams in 2014 was an event that stunned the nation. He was a beloved man who brought laughter to so many people’s lives. His suicide stirred emotions in people as they pondered a myriad of questions. How could someone who had such a full life want to kill himself?” ...