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Staff Shortages & Professional Burnout Are Key Impediments To Quality Health Care In 2022

Article May 2, 2022

Health care staffing shortages and the mental health of health care workers are key impediments to quality health care in 2022. According to a recent study, the challenges existed in… Read More

Societal Costs Of Schizophrenia & Related Disorders

Downloadable Resource March 23, 2022

The Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance (S&PAA) has released a report and related infographic identifying the direct and indirect costs of caring for people living with schizophrenia in the US… Read More

Characterizing Mixed States & Mixed Features: Conceptual Matters In Treatment Direction

Interview March 15, 2022

This presentation will review the history of mixed states and mixed features, focusing on conceptualization, phenomenology, diagnostic considerations and treatment options. Read More

Call To Action: The Need For Stigma Awareness In Healthcare Professional Education

On-Demand Webinar March 9, 2022

Hear our panelists from medical, pharmacy, and psychology academic settings discuss how mental health is addressed in their respective curricula, highlight opportunities to address self-stigma, and share resources available to… Read More

Legislative Changes To Colorado Medicaid Rules

Article February 7, 2022

Provisions included in Colorado House Bill 21-1275, now require Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado) to allow pharmacy benefit reimbursement for long-acting injectable medications used for the treatment of serious mental… Read More

The 12 Steps To Inclusivity In Mental Health Services Infographic

Downloadable Resource January 18, 2022

Learn more about the aspects of inclusivity in mental health services by downloading this infographic that was based on “The 12 Steps to Inclusivity in Mental Health Services” series. Read More

What Do We Mean By Integrated Care, Whole Person Care, Transmural Care, Or Coordinated Care?

Infographic January 17, 2022

The 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 More

States Expand Access To Medicaid Behavioral Health Services

Article January 17, 2022

States are expanding access to Medicaid behavioral health services, mostly through funding from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and other federal initiatives. For example, more than half of… Read More

Prompt Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment Helps Reduce Total Cost Of Care Over Subsequent Two Years

Article December 27, 2021

Evernorth consumers diagnosed with behavioral health conditions who received from three to 19 outpatient treatment visits within 90 days after diagnosis had fewer visits to the emergency department and fewer… Read More

Major Depressive & Anxiety Disorders Prevalence Rose Worldwide By More Than 25%

Article November 15, 2021

The worldwide prevalence of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders rose by more than 25% from January 1, 2020, and January 29, 2021. During this time, the prevalence of major… Read More

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