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Nebraska Becomes Tenth & Final State Needed To Launch Multi-State Counseling Compact For Licensed Counselors
Article May 30, 2022On April 19, 2022, the American Counseling Association announced that the tenth state needed—Nebraska— had signed legislation to support the Counseling Compact to allow licensed professional counselors to practice across… Read MoreMental Health Crisis Infographic
Downloadable Resource May 19, 2022May Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Christine Yu Moutier, MD
Interview May 2, 2022May has been recognized and celebrated as Mental Health Awareness month within the United States since 1949. During the month of May, efforts are made to reach millions across the… Read MoreAddressing Psychiatric Readmissions Infographic
Downloadable Resource April 21, 2022The Treatment Of Depression In Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Practices Toolkit
Article April 12, 2022Overview of the instances of depression in older adults Depression affects more than 19 million Americans of all races, ages, and genders every year (Mental Health America, 2022). Depression is… Read MoreHHS Mental Health Strategy Calls For Transforming Health & Social Services To Support Equitable & Holistic Care
Article April 4, 2022On March 1, 2022, President Biden and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new national mental health strategy. This effort, called the National Tour to… Read MoreCharacterizing Mixed States & Mixed Features: Conceptual Matters In Treatment Direction
Interview March 15, 2022This presentation will review the history of mixed states and mixed features, focusing on conceptualization, phenomenology, diagnostic considerations and treatment options. Read MoreIntergenerational Effects Of Racism
Downloadable Resource March 1, 2022The Alphabet Soup Of Integrated Care
Video February 24, 2022The “Next Generation” Behavioral Health Carve-Out
Article February 21, 2022At the start of the year, we wrote about one of the emerging trends from 2021—”integrated care” is increasingly happening via integration of consumer data and financial incentives—with physical location… Read MoreIdentifying & Treating Anxiety Disorders In Older Adults
Article February 15, 2022Anxiety is a very common disorder among older adults, affecting as many as 10 to 20 percent of the older population.[1] Although often under diagnosed and untreated, anxiety is the… Read MoreIntegrating Mental Health Care In 5 Steps: The Primary Care Practice’s Toolkit
Article February 8, 2022Introduction Primary care clinicians are in a unique and ideal position to efficiently screen, diagnose, and treat a range of behavioral health issues. Primary care teams frequently address common mental health disorders,… Read MoreReducing Risk Factors That Lead To Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias
Article February 3, 2022Aggressively reducing the prevalence of 10 common risk factors related to Alzheimer’s disease by 15% per decade could result in 1.2 million fewer cases of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia… Read More18% Of Children With Diagnosed Emotional, Developmental, Or Behavioral Problems Did Not Receive Treatment Over A One-Year Period, Possibly Due To Barriers Linked To Social Determinants Of Health
Article January 24, 2022About 18% of children with a diagnosed emotional, developmental, or behavioral problem received no psychiatric treatment or counseling over a one-year period, according to a parent survey in 2019. Barriers… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics & The Evolving Healthcare Landscape Post-COVID-19 Pandemic For Patients With Schizophrenia & Bipolar I Disorder
On-Demand Webinar January 21, 2022Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder have a significant burden that is expected to have escalated due to COVID-19. People with serious mental illness are at increased risk of COVID-19 and have… Read More10 Integration Models Reshaping Behavioral Health Delivery
Downloadable Resource January 18, 2022The types of integration models affect service lines, revenue, margins, and sustainability for providers and the patients they serve. Here are the top 10 models of integration that are emerging… Read MoreWhat Do We Mean By Integrated Care, Whole Person Care, Transmural Care, Or Coordinated Care?
Article January 17, 2022The buzzword in health policy these days is “integrated care.” Also known as whole person care, transmural care, coordinated care, collaborative care, or holistic care, the basic premise is that… Read MoreThe Alphabet Soup Of Integrated Care
Downloadable Resource January 17, 2022Large Employer Health Plans Increasingly Focus On Hybrid Care Models & Expanding Mental Health Service Access
Article January 10, 2022Large employers are designing their self-funded health plans for 2022 to integrate virtual and in-person services, and to expand access to mental health services and well-being. During 2020 and 2021,… Read MoreNew Innovations In The Treatment Of Schizophrenia: Pharmacist’s Corner Section Advisor Interview On PsychU’s Theme For December
Interview December 9, 2021Schizophrenia is one of the most complex and difficult to treat disorders. Despite the several treatments already available for schizophrenia, there is a continuous need for new and innovative treatment… Read MoreFirst Episode Psychosis: Focus On US Hispanic Population
On-Demand Webinar December 8, 2021This presentation will review concepts of First Episode Psychosis (FEP) and Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) while focusing on the cultural considerations for treatment, outcomes, and research for the US Hispanic… Read MoreUnderstanding Integration, Identifying Top Models, & Knowing The Future Of Its Role In Health & Human Services
On-Demand Webinar November 17, 2021Integration is changing the competitive advantage for health and human service provider organizations—and with it, changing the parameters of financial sustainability. Integration brings with it value-based reimbursement, consolidation, and leverage… Read MoreViruses, Vaccines, & Long-Term Consequences: Perspectives On SARS-CoV-2 ‘Mythbusters’ Edition
Interview November 10, 2021SARS-CoV-2 has impacted our health, wealth, and lives on a global scale, the extent to which will not be fully appreciated for years to come. As we begin to re-establish… Read MoreViruses, Vaccines, & Long-Term Consequences: An Update On SARS-CoV-2
Interview November 3, 2021SARS-CoV-2 has impacted our health, wealth, and lives on a global scale, the extent to which will not be fully appreciated for years to come. As we begin to re-establish… Read MoreNeurocircuitry Of Depression
On-Demand Webinar October 27, 2021During this webinar our speakers will begin with a brief overview of the history of neurocircuitry therapeutics. They will then introduce the core brain networks, and the current state of the… Read MoreWhere Is This All Going? What Are States Doing/Not Doing To Address Our Mental Health Crisis? Trends In Behavioral Health Financing Models & State Innovation
On-Demand Webinar September 29, 2021The beginning of this year marked the end of an era in health care financing. Horizontal carve-outs used to be the growing model as physical and behavioral health care was… Read MorePsychedelics For The Treatment Of Depression: Focus On 5-HT2A
Interview September 21, 2021Dr. Dennis Sholler discusses the topic of psychedelics for the treatment of depression. Dr. Sholler describes the prevalence and burden of depression in the United States. Then, he defines and… Read MoreTechnology In Mental Health: Role Of The Treatment Team
On-Demand Webinar September 14, 2021Digital health technology can be used in a variety of settings to increase adherence, engage patients, and measure outcomes. Many providers are adopting digital health solutions to increase their ability… Read MoreBridging Gaps in Behavioral Health Treatment: A Narrative Summary
Article September 10, 2021Introduction The Lancet Commission on Behavioral health and Sustainable Development called for a global partnership of governmental agencies, development agencies, non-profits, and private industry to come together to transform mental… Read MoreDigital Technologies For Bipolar Disorder
Video July 22, 2021Please join us for this discussion providing an overview of the use of digital technologies in bipolar disorder. Dr Goulding will discuss unmet needs in bipolar disorder, how digital technologies… Read MorePearls For Practice: Recognizing & Celebrating Pride Month
Video June 30, 2021Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersexed (LGBTQI*) people represent a diverse range of identities and expressions of gender and sexual orientation. People who are a part of this community… Read MoreRecovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA) To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Clinician & A Peer Specialist On Conveying Hope During One’s Recovery Journey
Interview June 2, 2021Join Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R and Dwayne Mayes, MS, as they address questions from their webinar series on Recovery-Oriented Perspective and Approach (ROPA) to Behavioral Health Care on the importance… Read MoreRecovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA) To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Clinician & A Peer Specialist On Inclusive Recovery
Interview June 2, 2021Hear from Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R and Dwayne Mayes, MS, address questions from their webinar series on Recovery-Oriented Perspective and Approach (ROPA) to Behavioral Health Care on aspects of inclusive… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan Series: Older Adult Infographic
Interview May 26, 2021In the United States, millions of Americans are affected by mental illness. The month of May has been designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. PsychU joins the national movement to raise awareness by hosting a series on Mental Wellness Across the Lifespan. It… Read MorePsychotherapies For Mood Disorders & Schizophrenia
Interview May 25, 2021In the last decades, psychotherapy has gained increasing acceptance as a major treatment option for mood disorders and schizophrenia. This presentation will review the American Psychiatric Association (APA) clinical practice… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Dr. Mojgan Makki Shares Perspectives On Research In Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Interview May 24, 2021Tune in for this interview clip featuring Dr. Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP as she shares her perspectives with Dr. Jacquelyn Canning regarding research within the field of child & adolescent… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Dr. Mojgan Makki On Sleep In Children With Impulse Control And/Or Conduct Disorders
Interview May 24, 2021In this interview, Dr. Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP talks with Dr. Jacquelyn Canning about the importance of sleep in children and adolescents with impulse control and/or conduct disorders. Dr. Makki… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Dr. Mojgan Makki On Accessing Care In Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Interview May 24, 2021Listen in as Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP provides thoughts on accessing care for families in need of child and adolescent psychiatry services. She speaks to the role that school systems,… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan Series: Youth Mental Health – Stats & Supporting Organizations Infographic
Video May 24, 2021In the United States, millions of Americans are affected by mental illness. The month of May has been designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. PsychU joins the national movement… Read MoreCharacterizing Mixed States & Mixed Features: Conceptual Matters In Treatment Direction
On-Demand Webinar May 14, 2021This webinar reviews the history of mixed states and mixed features, focusing on conceptualization, phenomenology, diagnostic considerations and treatment options. Dr. Roger McIntyre is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Mental Health Journey: Voices From Individuals With Lived Experience On Self-Disclosure, Recovery, & Hope
Article May 13, 2021This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/mental-health-journey-voices-from-individuals-with-lived-experience-on-self-disclosure-recovery-hope/?collection_id=27536. Talking about mental illness… Read MorePerspectives On International Guidelines For Depression: Follow-Up Question & Answer Discussion With Dr. Sagar Parikh
Interview May 11, 2021In April, PsychU brought you our first global panel event focusing on perspectives surrounding international depression guidelines. As a follow-up to this dialogue, Dr. Sagar Parikh shares insights on the… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With Dr. Mojgan Makki
Interview May 10, 2021In this presentation, Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP describes some of the more common psychiatric, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders in child & adolescent psychiatry to lay the foundation for a series… Read MoreAddressing The Needs Of The Asian Community In Mental Health – An Interview With Paul Gionfriddo
Interview May 5, 2021In this interview, Drs. Becky Wong, PharmD, MBA and Mariko Kobayashi, PhD Otsuka Medical Science Liaison, sat down with Paul Gionfriddo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mental Health America,… Read MoreFocus On Primary Care: Bipolar Disorder Update For Primary Care – The Rapid Mood Screener
Interview May 1, 2021May 2021 – Bipolar Disorder Update for Primary Care – the Rapid Mood Screener Roland Larkin, PhD, MBA interviews PsychU’s PCP Corner Section Advisors Brendan Montano, MD and W. Clay… Read MoreTransforming Care Delivery: Implementing Integrated Behavioral Health Care In The Real World
On-Demand Webinar April 21, 2021In October 2020, nine key thought leaders representing disparate sectors of the health care system—from advocacy, primary care, criminal justice, and academia— gathered online over two days in a “Bridging… Read MoreNeuropsychiatric Symptoms In Alzheimer’s Disease: A Focus On Agitation
On-Demand Webinar April 8, 2021This webinar archive is a discussion on neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease, with a focus on agitation. Drs. Jeffrey Cummings, George Grossberg, and Bryan Archuleta will review the definition of… Read MoreA Shot For Bipolar I Disorder? Identifying Appropriate Patient Profiles For Maintenance Therapy With Long Acting Injectable Medications
On-Demand Webinar March 30, 2021Bipolar I Disorder is a chronic mental health condition. Recurrence of mood episodes and functional deterioration are related. A question that deserves further discussion is, “At what point is maintenance… Read MoreThe Interplay Of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) & Chronic Pain: Managing The Challenges
Interview March 30, 2021W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, Chair Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry & Family Medicine, University of TN College of Medicine, discusses the impact of chronic pain and major depressive disorder… Read MoreRecovery Oriented Language Glossary
Downloadable Resource January 13, 2021Addressing Racial Bias In Health Care: Practice & Organizational Perspectives
On-Demand Webinar November 17, 2020Racial bias is evident at both the health delivery system level and educational/organizational level. Addressing racial bias in health care is important in achieving health equity. In this panel discussion,… Read MoreA Vicious Circle: Suicidality & Stigma
Article August 31, 2020The irony is painful: Suicidal behavior is highly stigmatized, but stigma itself may increase suicidality. The complex, reciprocal relationship between the two is the focus of two recent journal articles:… Read MoreFire Up Your Hybrid For The Recovery Race
Article August 3, 2020“Hybrid” is a word that is no longer associated with just cars, and plants. The pandemic crisis has changed all of that. We couldn’t dine in our favorite restaurants, but… Read MoreMental Health Education Roundtable: A Collaborative Discussion Among A Parent, Advocate & Educator
On-Demand Webinar May 6, 2020In July 2018, the state of New York became the first to require mental health instruction for all students, grades K-12, as part of the health education curriculum.1 During this… Read MoreUse Of Telemedicine & Technology In The Treatment Of Mental Health During The COVID-19 Crisis
On-Demand Webinar April 29, 2020The COVID-19 crisis has increased the use of telemedicine to adapt to new social distancing guidelines. Transitioning to digital health care may be stifled by state telemedicine regulations, HIPAA, and… Read MoreImpact Of COVID-19 On Mental Health Care: Perspectives From A Psychiatrist & Primary Care Provider On Access & Treatment
On-Demand Webinar April 8, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic will permanently change mental health treatment, agree Drs. Madhukar Trivedi and Sloan Manning, a psychiatrist and a primary care physician, respectively. Whether that treatment occurs in a… Read MoreThe Health Plans Have It!
Article February 17, 2020During the last decade, the number of states that have moved to include behavioral health in their Medicaid health plan contracts has almost doubled. In 2011, only 15 (25%) states… Read MoreHalf Of U.S. Population Projected To Have Obesity By 2030
Article February 10, 2020By 2030, 48.9% of the U.S. population is projected to have obesity, or 1 in 2 adults. It is also anticipated that nearly 1 in 4 adults in the U.S.… Read MoreTelemedicine Provision: One State As A Case Study
Article January 27, 2020Telemedicine has a lot of positives. It expands access at a time when there is a growing shortage of providers, particularly in some specialties such as psychiatry. It can be… Read MoreExpanding Your Integration Reach With Chronic Disease Mgmt & SDOH
Article January 20, 2020All paths in the health and human services field seem to lead to more integrated consumer care coordination. Yet participating in integrated systems of care is a very real (and… Read MoreTelehealth User Satisfaction Is High
Article December 23, 2019User satisfaction is high among consumers who have used telehealth services, according to a J.D. Power survey. The overall customer satisfaction score for telehealth services is 851 (on a 1,000-point… Read MoreThe Growing Push For Medicaid ACOs
Article September 9, 2019Since the signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), accountable care organizations have grown in popularity, with 17.2 million beneficiaries in commercial ACOs and 14.6 million in… Read MoreAddressing Social Determinants: Impacting Health & Wellness Beyond Traditional Medicine (SDoH Series Part 1)
On-Demand Webinar July 29, 2019Social determinants of health (SDoH) – like socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood and physical environment, employment, social support networks, and access to health care – can have drastic impacts on individual… Read MoreGiving Mental Illness A Voice: Patient Perspectives On Self-Disclosure & Stigma
On-Demand Webinar May 23, 2019Individuals living with mental illness often struggle with disclosing their mental health condition to others like friends, family, and employers, due to stigma. This stigmatization may impact the individual in… Read MoreBehavioral & Physical Health Integration: Barriers & Best Practices
Interview May 6, 2019Integrated care isn’t a new concept. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, integrated care helps patients and providers by incorporating the multidisciplinary expertise of professionals together in treatment… Read MoreThe Opioid Crisis: Perspectives From Addiction Specialists In Primary Care & Psychiatry
On-Demand Webinar April 23, 2019The United States is currently experiencing an opioid epidemic, impacting health care providers across all specialties, including those working in primary care and psychiatry. In this presentation, Dr. Matthew Torrington… Read MoreTreatment Plan Collaboration: Understanding & Incorporating Caregiver, Peer Support, & Clinician Perspectives
On-Demand Webinar February 7, 2019Mental illnesses are complex disorders which affect millions of adults in the United States. The burden of these conditions, as well as the risk of comorbidities for the patient population… Read MoreThe Art Of Clinical Assessment In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
On-Demand Webinar January 22, 2019Definitions and classifications for mental disorders and symptomology from publications like the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) are helpful in assisting health care providers with diagnoses, treatment,… Read MoreShared Decision Making In Psychiatry: Fostering The Therapeutic Alliance In The Digital Age
On-Demand Webinar January 10, 2019Shared decision making is a patient engagement strategy in health care. Through this process, patients and their providers can exchange information, weigh treatment options, and make a decision that is… Read MoreTackling Behavioral Health Provider Shortages: Health Plan Strategies From Access To Engagement
On-Demand Webinar November 7, 2018Given the growing demand and shrinking availability of clinical professionals – both psychiatrists and allied health providers such as social workers and psychologists – health plans are challenged to assure timely access… Read MoreEvolving Pharmacology Of Depression: Beyond The Monoamine Hypothesis
On-Demand Webinar October 9, 2018According to the World Health Organization, major depressive disorder (MDD) currently impacts 300 million individuals worldwide and is the leading cause of disability globally. Current treatment strategies for depression are… Read MoreCan We Improve Functioning In Our Patients With Schizophrenia?
On-Demand Webinar September 26, 2018Clinicians are tasked daily with making informed decisions regarding patients. During this webinar, Greg Mattingly, MD, Medical Director at St. Charles Psychiatric Associates – Midwest Research Group, and Associate Clinical… Read MoreNeuromodulation Techniques: State Of The Science
On-Demand Webinar July 11, 2018Clinicians managing patients with behavioral health issues are presented with various diagnostic and treatment challenges, spanning the areas of neurobiology, adherence, safety, and medication tolerability. Currently available pharmacotherapeutic, psychotherapeutic, and… Read MoreThe Results May Surprise You: Rates Of Preventive Care Use Among Individuals With & Without Mental Illness
Article June 26, 2018Background & Methodology Individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI) have reduced life expectancies compared to those without mental illness, due in part to higher rates of behavioral risk factors and… Read MoreBarriers & Challenges To Successful Behavioral Health Integration
Article June 21, 2018Background A report by researchers from the Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health draws attention to barriers and challenges of implementing successful… Read MoreCertified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs): A New Approach To Providing Mental Health & Addiction Treatment
On-Demand Webinar April 16, 2018Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHCs) were established as a demonstration program under the federal Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 in order to provide a comprehensive range of… Read MoreImplementing Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment Programs: A Case Study
On-Demand Webinar January 30, 2018When substance use disorder and mental illness occur together, affected individuals may be more susceptible to poor physical health, relapse, social distress, and other detrimental outcomes. Research has shown that… Read MoreCultural Considerations In The Management Of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
On-Demand Webinar October 25, 2017A patient’s cultural background can influence factors such as when, how, and if they seek treatment, as well as their expectations and perceptions of the treatment management journey. That makes… Read MoreRecognition & Treatment Of Mood Disorders In Primary Care: Highlighting Integrated Care Between The Pharmacist & Physician
On-Demand Webinar October 11, 2017The primary care setting is often the default for treatment of mood disorders, but primary care physicians can become overwhelmed providing the comprehensive medical and mental health care needed by… Read MoreWhat Predicts Outpatient Follow-Up In Young Adults? Results From A Medicaid-Enrolled Sample
Article September 25, 2017Background & Purpose Moving from youth to adulthood involves multiple transitions in both legal status and social roles, and it is also a period in human development when many severe… Read MoreIn Integrated Care, One Size Does Not Fit All
Article September 15, 2017Background & Purpose Integrated care is the systematic coordination of general and behavioral health care, encompassing primary care, substance abuse, and mental/behavioral health services.1 In a new study, “Outcomes of… Read MoreSuicide Affects Everyone: The Role Of The Health Care Professional In Suicide Prevention
On-Demand Webinar September 14, 2017Suicide is a critical issue across the globe, with 90% of suicide deaths occurring in individuals with a mental health diagnosis. Unfortunately, suicide rates have been climbing over the last… Read MoreAvailable Screening Tools For Adults Suffering From Bipolar Affective Disorder In Primary Care: An Integrative Literature Review
Article August 28, 2017Key Messages It is recommended that patients who present with depressive symptoms in primary care be screened for both depression and bipolar affective disorder (BPAD). Screening tools for BPAD should… Read MorePharmacogenomics & Personalized Medicine: Where Are We Now & Where Are We Going?
On-Demand Webinar August 8, 2017In this webinar, Henry A. Nasrallah, MD and Rifaat El-Mallakh, MD, review foundational concepts related to the cytochrome p-450 system with an emphasis on current genetic testing capabilities, issues related… Read MoreCurrent & Remitted Depression & Anxiety Disorders As Risk Factors For Medication Nonadherence
Article June 26, 2017Key Messages This large cohort study examined the impact of current and remitted depression and anxiety disorders and other factors on medication nonadherence. The overall rate of medication nonadherence in… Read MoreStigma & Discrimination Experienced By People Living With Severe & Persistent Mental Illness In Assertive Community Treatment Settings
Article June 26, 2017Key Messages This study, which examined experiences of discrimination from the patient’s perspective among 50 people living with severe and persistent mental illness, found that discrimination is encountered in many everyday… Read MoreA New Report Investigates Nurses’ Attitudes Toward Mental Illness
Article June 21, 2017Very few baccalaureate nursing students choose a career in mental health, according to a newly published report, “Can Completing a Mental Health Nursing Course Change Students’ Attitudes?” by Todd Hastings,… Read MoreExploring Nonpharmacological Anti-Inflammatory Strategies In Mental Health: Connecting Science To Clinical Practice (Inflammation Series Part 2)
On-Demand Webinar June 15, 2017In this second webinar in the inflammation series, Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, along with moderator and discussant Rachel Self, MS, PhD, discuss nonpharmacologic anti-inflammatory strategies to build on the science… Read MoreWhy Don’t More Nursing Students Choose The Mental Health Field? A New Study Looks At Mental Illness Stigma Among Nursing Students
Interview June 13, 2017Todd Hastings, PhD, RN is the lead investigator and author of a new report “Can Completing a Mental Health Nursing Course Change Students’ Attitudes?” During this interview Dr. Hastings shares… Read MoreIntegrated Care: Navigating The Evolving Health Care System In 2017
On-Demand Webinar May 16, 2017The health care landscape continues to be dynamic in 2017. Part of the evolving system involves primary care providers coordinating multiple facets of health, including mental wellness. Although this responsibility… Read MoreDealing With Stigma In Mental Health: Are We Making Progress?
On-Demand Webinar May 10, 2017Individuals living with mental health conditions can face significant stigma, not only from the public, but also from health care providers. Combatting such stigma is important, as it can have… Read MoreImproving Healthcare For Mental Health Patients: Is Collaborative Care The Answer?
On-Demand Webinar April 27, 2017Persons with severe mental disorders die 10-20 years earlier than the general population, with the majority of deaths being due to preventable physical diseases. Lack of care coordination and management… Read MoreIdentifying Populations For Care Coordination Interventions: The Health Plan Perspective
On-Demand Webinar April 11, 2017The goal of health care coordination is to meet individuals’ needs and preferences in the delivery of high-quality, high-value health care. For individuals with comorbid behavioral health disorders, effective care… Read MoreInpatient Hospitalization For Mental Health Conditions
Interview March 28, 2017This interview, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), with Linea Johnson, highlights Ms. Johnson’s lived experience with inpatient hospitalization for mental health concerns and offers helpful tips for… Read MoreHow Nursing Professionals Can Bring Hope & Recovery To Individuals With Depression
Interview March 22, 2017Nursing professionals play an important role in the treatment of people with depression and other mental illnesses. Aside from providing clinical services for both physical and mental well being, nurses… Read MoreDBSA: 10 Ways To Combat Discrimination With Compassionate Language
Downloadable Resource March 17, 2017The language we use to talk about mental health is especially important. It can have powerful consequences. While some may intentionally use unkind labels to describe individuals with mental health… Read MoreDo Inflammation & Metabolic Disturbances Metastasize To The Brain? Implications For Disease Modeling & Novel Approaches In Psychiatry (Inflammation Series Part 1)
On-Demand Webinar February 14, 2017During this webinar, Dr. Roger S. McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology (University of Toronto), Head of the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit (University Health Network), and Executive Director of the… Read MoreDoes Screening For Depression In Primary Care Improve Outcome?
Article February 13, 2017Key Messages Since the 2002 introduction of routine screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in primary care settings, improvements in patient outcomes achieved by collaborative depression care and single disease… Read MoreBridging The Gap Between Primary Care & Psychiatry In The Treatment Of MDD: A Discussion Among Nurses
On-Demand Webinar February 8, 2017While collaboration between primary care and psychiatry is a goal in treating mental illness, there remains significant opportunities for improvement. Nurses are well-positioned to contribute to this effort. In this… Read MoreManaging & Financing Specialty Health Plans For The SMI Population
On-Demand Webinar September 8, 2016Specialty Medicaid Managed Care Plans are different from traditional Medicaid plans because they are required to have a care coordination component, and they must have sufficient numbers of specialty providers… Read MoreThe Impact Of Integrated Health Homes On Mental Health Service Delivery
On-Demand Webinar June 16, 2016The Medicaid health home option was established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and implementation began in 2011. In this webinar hear from two experts –… Read MoreNCQA© HEDIS® Measures & Mental Health: The Current Landscape & Future Developments
On-Demand Webinar March 31, 2016The importance of measuring quality is growing with each change in health care delivery and reimbursement. In this webinar, two experts from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, Research Scientist… Read MoreSuboptimal Response In Psychotic & Mood Disorders: Causes, Consequences, & Management Strategies
On-Demand Webinar March 17, 2016Suboptimal response is a common challenge and can lead to negative consequences for patients diagnosed with serious mental illness. In this webinar, experienced psychiatrists Peter Weiden, MD, and Henry A.… Read MoreA Foundational Approach To The Treatment Of Schizophrenia
On-Demand Webinar January 27, 2016Schizophrenia is a chronic and devastating illness, affecting more than 21 million people globally. In this webinar, experienced psychiatrists Noel Gardner, MD, and Michael Measom, MD, discuss the burden of… Read MoreA Collaborative Approach To Care Coordination For Patients With Schizophrenia: Perspectives From Nursing & Social Work
On-Demand Webinar January 13, 2016Many patients with schizophrenia fail to transition from inpatient settings to community mental health settings. In this webinar, Brooke Kempf PMHNP, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Hamilton Center,… Read MoreEarly Intervention In Psychosis: Benefits, Barriers & Best Practices
On-Demand Webinar April 13, 2015Psychosis is ranked as one of the top three most disabling conditions worldwide, with a longer duration of untreated psychosis associated with a poorer treatment outcome. It is believed that… Read More‘Best Practice’ For Reducing Readmissions For Consumers With Chronic Conditions
Article January 7, 2015What does it take to set up an effective program for preventing hospital readmissions for consumers with complex chronic conditions? This is a core competency of health homes and specialty medical homes. This is… Read MoreBetter Is Not Well 2014
Video September 20, 2014This video, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), highlights the “Better Is Not Well” dynamic forum, which provided a place for individuals and their families, alongside clinicians, to… Read MoreStay Connected:
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