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The Why, Where, When, Who, and How of Mental …

WEBgroupings from ages 10 through 24 for these purposes, though actually through. age 34), suicide is the second-leading cause of death. Would school-based. screenings, particularly in middle and high school, help to …

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Does your community have mental health needs

WEBThe UMHS assessment identifies mental health as a health need of the community UMHS serves and sets out an implementation plan to meet the community’s mental health …

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The Ethics of Digital Mental Health

WEBThe Ethics of Digital Mental Health. Posted in Access to Treatment. Craig M. Klugman, Ph.D. Professor of Bioethics and Medical Humanities, Department of Health Sciences, …

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Teaching Mental Health from K to 12

WEBIn Virginia, the law directs the state Board of Education to update its Standards of Learning to include mental health material for ninth and tenth grades. New York took this even …

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10 Strategies for Colleges to Support Minority Students’ Mental …

WEBFor the implementation strategies and additional information, visit equityinmentalhealth.org. Identify and promote the mental health and well-being of students of color as a campus …

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How Can Mental Health Screening Help

WEBA screening program can also work well for small organizations that lack official EAP services. Quality mental health programs for employees can reduce stigma, raise …

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What to Do When You Can’t Afford Therapy

WEB1. Know that it is OK to talk about cost. First and foremost, understand that cost is not a taboo subject. Money is a reality for both providers and patients, and people should feel …

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Understanding the Unique Barriers for People with Social Anxiety …

WEBThe second barrier is the lack of awareness of the disorder among people who experience SAD. Further complicating people’s path to treatment is the fact that many sufferers tend …

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Insurance Coverage Doesn’t Guarantee Timely Access to Care

WEBLess than 30% of patients—for both plans—were able to get appointments with the primary providers of their choice. The research proved insurance coverage doesn’t necessarily …

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The Future for Depression Is Bright, But We Have to Be Patient

WEBThe Future for Depression Is Bright, But We Have to Be Patient. Posted in Mental Health Reform. William Z. Potter, M.D., Ph.D., Foundation for the National Institutes of Health. …

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Three Challenges to Accessing Care

WEB3. Distance-related challenges. It’s also about “getting there” for care: physical and psychological environments hold a final key to open the door to access to care for a …

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Elements of the ACA that We Need to Preserve

WEBOne of the ACA’s most dramatic elements was the inclusion of “ Essential Health Benefits ,” ten areas of care that were required to be included in health plans to be ACA-compliant. …

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Audrey’s PCOS Story: From Suicidal to Inspirational (and Loving Life!)

WEBAudrey’s story is a powerful testament to the ways in which polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) -related psychological issues can have a profoundly negative effect on quality of …

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The Downside of Mental Health Awareness

WEBhealth conditions and willingness to seek help. Having mental health awareness means more people will be. able to recognize signs of mental illness, seek care for themselves, …

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Fixing Not Forcing Services

WEBHarvey Rosenthal Executive Director, New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS) In the wake of several recent mass shootings, many are calling for …

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The Pro’s and Con’s of High Deductible Health Insurance Plans

WEBAre you familiar with the term “high deductible health insurance plan” (HDHP)? This type of coverage saves you money on monthly health insurance premiums in exchange for …

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Why Work Matters: Rethinking the Role of Work in Mental Health …

WEBBio As a member of the Prudential Financial Inc. Health and Wellness’ leadership team, Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio is responsible for behavioral health and employee assistance …

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How You Can Educate Local and State Officials to Increase School …

WEBKelly Vaillancourt, PhD, NCSP Director of Government Relations, National Association of School Psychologists. Last week, Kelly Vaillancourt provided an easy way for you to …

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Five Issues Related to Minority Mental Health

WEBHere are Care for Your Mind’s top 5 issues related to minority mental health awareness that remain to be addressed. (All quotes are from the text of the resolution.) Lack of …

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A Patient’s Guide to Taking Medical Time Off Work

WEBIn order to get time off work approved, more and more doctors and mental health professionals are required to specify the tasks you are unable to accomplish as opposed …

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Patients Need to Be Involved in Policy-Making

WEBIn the spirit of citizen engagement, we offer an encore post from former Member of Congress Tony Coelho on the need for patients – and we would add families, too – to be …

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The Right to Treatment and the Right to Refuse Treatment

WEBMedical Editor for Mental Health, Huffington Post/AOL. All patients have both a right to treatment and a right to refuse treatment. These rights sometimes become the …

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