The Ramp Up To 988
We’re on the eve of launching a national “988” number for suicide prevention. In July 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) “988” dialing number will go live. Lifeline will… Read More
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Deaths Associated With Alcohol, Drugs & Suicide Rose 20% In 2020
In the United States during 2020, there were 186,763 deaths due to alcohol, drugs, and suicide, representing a 20% increase over the previous year. The number of drug-induced deaths increased… Read MoreThe Effects Of Racism On The Mental Healthcare Community: How Marginalized Patients & Providers Are Impacted
As a community, we know that the effects of racism are not confined to patients alone–but can impact mental health professionals. This webinar highlights some of the barriers that healthcare… Read MoreDenver 911 Mental Health Pilot Cut Crime Reports By 34%
The Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) pilot program launched by the city of Denver, on June 1, 2020, cut crime reports by 34% during the first six months of the… Read More2022 Mental Health America (MHA) BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit
Mental Health America recognizes that Black, Indigenous, and people of color have rich histories that go #BeyondTheNumbers. While there are stories of resilience born out of oppression, persecution, and abuse,… Read MoreCulturally-Sensitive Assessments Of Trauma
Join Dr. Sierra Carter as she discusses trauma as a chronic stressor to be inclusive of racism-related trauma and share her insights on assessments of trauma exposure. Read MoreCare For The Incarcerated – Better Or Worse?
There are almost two million individuals who are incarcerated in U.S. federal, state, and local jails and prisons. This makes the U.S. the world leader in the number of people… Read MoreMichigan Expands Medicaid Behavioral Health Home Initiative To Five New Counties
On May 1, 2022, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) expanded its Medicaid Behavioral Health Home (BHH) initiative to five new counties. The BHH provider organizations serve… Read MorePrescribing Patterns For All Types Of Psychotropic Medications For Consumers With Schizophrenia Varied Across States
Prescribing patterns in the United States varied widely across the states for psychotropic medications prescribed to adult Medicaid beneficiaries diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder. Psychotropic medications include long-acting injectable… Read More - PsychU For You
