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Behavioral Health Reported to Have Greatest Impact on Overall Health
March 6, 2017
By: Paolo del Vecchio , M.S.W., Director, SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services
Mental and substance use disorders take an enormous toll on Americans’ health, longevity and productivity. Collectively, depression, anxiety and mood disorders have the greatest impact on Americans’ health of any condition, according to claims data from more than 40 million…
Through its GuidanceResources solution, ComPsych provides fully integrated EAP, behavioral health, wellness, work-life, health navigation, HR and FMLA administration services.
What will this mean
We know from Illinois Hospital Association data that when $113M was cut from mental health and substance use treatment services between fiscal years 2009-2011, psychiatric hospitalizations soared, rising by 19% in the same period
Those extra hospitalizations and institutionalizations alone cost the state $131M, which is $18M more than the cuts themselves. Taxpayers lost money on the deal, and persons with mental…
The presentation of behavioral health difficulties resulting from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are often seen immediately after the injury and may linger for an indefinite period of time. Psychiatric symptoms and behaviors present challenges to the patient, family and treating clinicians. Psychological trauma resulting from the event that led to the TBI, such as combat associated explosions, motor vehicle accidents and serious falls, can cause…
Since 1969, Acacia Network has been leaders in promoting recovery that is responsive to our communities’ health and cultural needs. We pride ourselves in offering personalized care built on trust, respect, and dignity. Our staff is extremely dedicated to supporting each person to achieve a healthy, balanced lifestyle in a HEALTH NEIGHBORHOOD environment. Our licensed treatment centers accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most other insurance plans. With…
Calling these diseases “behavioral illnesses” and calling our systems of care “behavioral health programs” promotes two destructive, harmful beliefs.
Gender nonconformity is associated with a wide variety of health disparities and risk behaviors.
The shift from the fee-for-service payment structure to fee-for-value payment models is no easy feat. But the transition is proving to be an even more...
Netsmart, the largest technology provider connecting behavioral health and post-acute care, selected the InterSystems data platform with embedded analytics to unleash knowledge trapped in electronic health records .
Our kids have it hard enough. Engaging them in fun and creative ways in our residential classroom is the goal! Help us, Help them!
CQL’s Advancing Recovery Webinar Series presented by Cherene Allen-Caraco, CEO of Promise Resource Network, shares innovative and promising practices for behavioral health care service providers.
A show of hands: Who believes depression or bipolar disorder have no impact on the severity and treatment of a patient’s diabetes and COPD? It's an idea no practicing physician would support. Yet time and again, we act as though mental illness and care can be kept separate from physical ailments.
Mental Health on The Mighty | Things People With #Anxiety Want You To Know #MentalHealthMonth2017
There's a pressing need in Rochester and the Finger Lakes for more services to help kids and teens who need behavioral health care. That according to Dr.
New Publications
SAMHSA released a series of facts sheets about anxiety disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, depression, first episode psychosis, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). These fact sheets provide the latest scientific information about symptoms and a range of treatment options, as well as peer support groups and services
• Understanding Depression Caregiver: Provides caregivers with a general overview of depression in youth and young adults…
With the inauguration of Donald Trump as our 45th president of the United States today, those in the mental health and substance abuse treatment industry still have many questions about the future. Chiefly, they wonder how will mental health and substance treatment coverage be affected by the new administration’s health care plans? It’s a hard …
At Pathways Real Life Recovery we want to help better your behavioral health Utah. We focus on guiding you step by step through your unique process.
Efforts to extend health information technology payments to mental health and addiction providers advanced this week with the introduction of a new bill.
If you’re 18 years old or older and need help because you’re addicted to drugs you can overcome your addiction with the help of BAART Behavioral Health Services (BBHS) located in Newpor…