On October 10 every year, World Mental Health Day is observed to raise awareness of mental health issues across the globe, as well as highlight mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. Every 40 seconds, someone loses their life to suicide. The theme selected … Read More
US Progress (or Lack Thereof) with the Parity Law
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Last month marked the 10-year anniversary of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). This law requires that insurers cover mental health and addiction disorders no more restrictively than they cover physical body illnesses, and is designed to ensure that people with … Read More
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is accepting letters of intent for its 2018 Focus Grants
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Information on the 2018 Focus Grants of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is available on their website. Subject areas include: Short-Term Risk Reaching 20% by 2025 Blue Sky Research Grant The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has an accessible guide for medical providers … Read More
Continuing The Honest Conversation About Suicide
Measuring Change: What’s your commitment to, and motivation level for change?
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“What is your own motivation for change? And, how are you using this concept and measuring it as a system or as a provider facing a substantial transition in the provision of care?”
Integrated Care for Gender Specific Risks: Depression, Alcohol and Suicide
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“As models for integrated care are implemented, it is important to develop a systemic focus on population health risks for men.”
National Prevention Week: Why Your Work is Needed
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“2015 National Prevention Week, which began on May 17 and ends on May 23, is an annual week-long public awareness event for the prevention of substance abuse and support of mental health treatment and wellness.”
Re-Integration Needs: Serving those who Served
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“Post-separation from military service for veterans presents a myriad of immediate and long term functional, emotional, and social needs that, when unmet, put veterans at high risk for homelessness, loss of social support, unemployment, emotional distress, substance use, criminal justice system involvement, and suicide.”