Valerie A. Canady 《Mental Health Weekly》2019,29(10):3-4

Officials of a Utah‐based health care system say they are implementing a robust and strategic plan to address suicide‐prevention efforts across the state, with the support of mental health advocates, elected officials and gun owners.  相似文献   

    

Valerie A. Canady 《Mental Health Weekly》2019,29(30):1-3

The field is embracing the good news that congressional members have once again extended the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program. The latest move means the program will continue through Sept. 13. However, advocates and providers are hoping the initiative will extend even longer and spread to more states.  相似文献   

    

Valerie A. Canady 《Mental Health Weekly》2019,29(18):1-3

Addressing the challenges associated with vulnerable populations and improving behavioral health access and outcomes, while managing the financial impact, are the goals associated with the coming together of more than two dozen health systems last month in a new effort to transform this country's behavioral health resources, particularly in underserved communities.  相似文献   

    

Valerie A. Canady 《Mental Health Weekly》2019,29(18):3-4

In observance of May Is Mental Health Month, a video streaming mental health company is donating up to $5 million to four mental health charities as part of a campaign for consumers to learn about the importance of the brain and become more informed about mental health overall. The campaign will run through the end of the year.  相似文献   

    

Valerie A. Canady 《Mental Health Weekly》2019,29(31):1-7

A Southwest Missouri community‐based mental health center and a federally qualified health center have announced a partnership that will increase the capacity of both centers to offer a full continuum of care to their clients and patients, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Officials are calling the new partnership a “first‐of‐its‐kind” affiliation, citing that the two not‐for‐profit 501(c)(3) organizations are retaining their respective boards of directors.  相似文献   

    

Valerie A. Canady 《Mental Health Weekly》2019,29(31):4-5

Observing the growing demand in the market for mental health genetic testing services, officials at a King of Prussia, Pennsylvania–based mental health care company say they are expanding its mental health genetic testing services, which will ultimately help physicians navigate the connection between an individual patient's genetic biomarkers and their implications for mental health treatment.  相似文献   

    

Valerie A. Canady 《Mental Health Weekly》2019,29(32):1-3

Mental health advocates and providers have expressed concern about the Trump administration's new expanded public charge rule announced Aug. 14. The new rule, which includes the use of public assistance programs, would limit the eligibility of low‐income immigrants to federal programs including Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and housing and nutrition programs. This policy change will result in significant harm to the health and welfare of immigrant families, they said.  相似文献   

    

Valerie A. Canady 《Mental Health Weekly》2019,29(19):5-6

Ongoing issues with the mental health workforce shortage and employee retention are no doubt felt in many communities around the country; however, stakeholder collaboration within one community in Missouri is helping to address these issues by providing students with real‐world experience.  相似文献   

    

Valerie A. Canady 《Mental Health Weekly》2019,29(17):3-4

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Valerie A. Canady 《Mental Health Weekly》2019,29(27):3-4

While the proportion of nursing home admission among residents with behavioral health disorders is increasing, a report published last month in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that access to services for this population is generally considered inadequate.  相似文献