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Summary: The State of Mental Health in America, 2018

Article April 6, 2018

Background & Methodology How many individuals across the United States struggle with mental and behavioral health disorders? And how many individuals have access to, and receive, needed services? These questions… Read More

Mental Health Awareness Following A Mass Shooting

Podcast April 6, 2018

In this interview, Paul Gionfriddo, President of Mental Health America and PsychU Stigma Section Editor, sat down to discuss mental health awareness following a tragedy like a mass shooting with… Read More

Trends In Behavioral Health: A Reference Guide On The U.S. Behavioral Health Financing & Delivery System

Downloadable Resource April 5, 2018

“Trends In Behavioral Health: A Reference Guide On The U.S. Behavioral Health System Financing & Delivery System” is a snapshot of current statistics, current issues, and emerging trends created in… Read More

The State Of Mental Health In America In 2018: An Interview With Paul Gionfriddo

Interview March 22, 2018

Mental Health America (MHA), a leading nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the mental wellness of all Americans, has released its latest report “The 2018 State of Mental Health in… Read More

What’s The Window To Value-Based Care?

Article March 7, 2018

I’m still putting together my thoughts about the transition to value-based reimbursement for the specialty provider organizations serving complex consumers. I went to an event last week not quite sure… Read More

Collaboration Between Managed Care & Mental Health Staff: Does It Improve Outcomes?

Article February 26, 2018

Background & Purpose The prevalence rate of mental health disorders in the United States has increased in the last decade, along with the associated cost burden for individuals and communities.… Read More

Potential & Limitations Of Mobile Technology As A Tool For Mental Health Assessment

Article January 17, 2018

Background & Purpose In many cases, mental health clinicians must rely upon their own observations and clinical judgment, as well as patients’ self-reports, for determining the presence of mental illness.… Read More

Medical Licensure Questions & Physician Reluctance To Seek Care For Mental Health Conditions

Article January 8, 2018

Key Messages Researchers investigated whether state medical licensure application questions (MLAQs) about mental health are related to physicians’ reluctance to seek help for a mental health condition because of concerns… Read More

Tools To Assess & Address Medication Adherence In Patients With Serious Mental Illness

On-Demand Webinar December 13, 2017

Poor medication adherence presents a significant barrier to successful treatment and recovery in patients with serious mental illness and can negatively impact health outcomes and health care costs. While various… Read More

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)

Downloadable Resource November 15, 2017

The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) is a self-administered scale for assessing five of the most common types of mental disorders presenting in medical populations: depressive, anxiety, somatoform, alcohol use, and… Read More

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