Telemedicine Provision: One State As A Case Study
Telemedicine 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 More
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Spotlight January 2020
Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is A Cost-Effective Intervention For Soldiers At-Risk Of Suicide
Brief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT) is a cost-effective intervention for active-duty soldiers who are at risk of suicide. Using the federal discount rate, it is estimated that the U.S. Department… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Stigma & Mental Health Awareness Questions
This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver to her relative with mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions concerning caregiver stigma and public awareness for people who may not… Read MoreInnovative Approaches In Expanding Access To Behavioral Health Care
Multiple factors continue to drive health plan, health care providers, and other stakeholders to find innovative ways to expand access to behavioral health, inclusive of substance use disorder treatment services.… Read MoreCrossing The Social Determinants Divide
A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that social determinants are a major impediment to managing care for high-cost Medicaid beneficiaries. The biggest impediments include a… Read MoreSubstance Use Disorder Raises Risk Of Death After Valve Surgery For Heart Infection
People with substance use disorder were 2.41 times more likely to die after undergoing valve surgery for endocarditis than people without substance use disorder. In a group of 228 people… Read MoreUnsheltered Homeless Far More Likely To Report Significant Health Concerns Than Sheltered Homeless
Unsheltered homeless individuals are far more likely to report significant health concerns than sheltered homeless individuals. Approximately 50% of unsheltered people reported having a combination of a physical health condition,… Read MoreVeteran Suicide Rate At 1.5 Times That For Non-Veteran Adults
In 2017, the rate of veteran suicide was 1.5 times that for non-veteran adults, after adjusting for age and sex. During this year, the average rate of veteran suicide was… Read MoreSuicide Stratification Risk Models & The Role Of Pharmacists In Suicide Education & Prevention
Traditionally, pharmacists provide medication education and monitor side effects of patients. In a recent study exploring pharmacist comfort in the area of suicide education, most pharmacists expressed an interest in… Read More - PsychU For You
