Virginia Tech's implications: real policy change will remain
elusive, just as it has for the past 20 years.(VIEWS ON
WASHINGTON)
I've been researching and writing this column for nearly two
decades, but all good things eventually come to an end. This is my final
column as Washington Editor for Behavioral Healthcare. While . . .
Keep in mind quality-of-life issues.(LETTERS)(Letter to the
editor)
After reading Philip L. Herschman's response (October issue,
page 8) to Doug Tieman's article "In support of
abstinence" (July issue, page 45), I couldn't help but
respond. I have been actively . . .
Article shines light on field's stigma.(LETTERS)(Letter to
the editor)
In the October issue, Drs. Lori Ashcraft and William A. Anthony
note that one in four behavioral healthcare staff members likely has a
mental illness (the same rate as the general population), a . . .
Government's purpose.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Last month, Dale K. Klatzker, PhD, was named one of Behavioral
Healthcare's 2007 Behavioral Health Champions, and he cited this
quote from Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey as one of his favorites: "It . . .
Keeping the passion alive: as we address workforce issues, we
must not overlook the role of passion and
mentoring.(PERSPECTIVES)
One of the buzz terms that appears in publications, conference
announcements, and government initiatives is workforce development. This
term has been associated especially with addiction treatment . . .
Showing IRE: a gathering of reporters highlights how their work
can prompt changes in mental health systems.(PERSPECTIVES)(Inves
Several months ago, I had the privilege to participate in the
Annual National Conference of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE).
This yearly meeting showcases IRE members' work, . . .
The Phoenix Centre: North Surrey, British Columbia.(FACILITY
DESIGN SHOWCASE)
The Phoenix Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Education Society's
Phoenix Centre is a $12 million (Canadian) integrated addiction services
facility in North Surrey, British Columbia, that opened in . . .
Choosing software for smaller providers: how agency size affects
software selection.(VIEWS ON TECHNOLOGY)(Report)
The size of the organization in which you work affects your view of
all aspects of the behavioral healthcare community, including the rapid
changes occurring in the industry. Your organization's . . .
Aiming 4Results: a program pairing at-risk youths with adult
mentors has earned national recognition.(CHILDREN SERVICES)
Six years ago, Evan Thurman was in a place of hopelessness, and the
people in his life were talking about institutionalizing him. They were
frustrated with the then 12-year-old boy and felt like . . .
Widening the definition of work: a recovery-based model
encourages consumers to adopt work strategies that work best for
them.(V
There is a dramatic and disturbing disconnect within the mental
health community when it comes to vocational programming. According to
the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental . . .
Improving access to buprenorphine: a managed care company
overcomes several obstacles to make this treatment more
available.(ADD
Studies have shown that the prevalence of prescription opioid abuse
has risen dramatically in the past several years. In 2004, the number of
Americans reporting abuse of prescription medications . . .
It's important to say you're sorry: healthcare's
"shame and blame" culture deemphasizes apologies, but they are
important for im
Admitting a mistake, whether personal or professional, is
difficult. The "blame and shame" environment that has long
existed in healthcare frequently makes caregivers fearful of admitting
errors. . . .
Addressing multiple systems' failures: one agency's
approach for working with youths with autism involved in multiple
service sy
Human service systems nationwide are struggling to support youths
with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) through traditional care models.
Given ASD's growing prevalence, now impacting 1 in 150 . . .
More than just a place to drop in: a community mental health
center creates a dynamic environment for people with mental illness
Reduced funding and restrictions imposed by managed care are
forcing nonprofit community mental health agencies to reassess their
programs, and in some situations this reevaluation is an . . .
Making the business case: plenty of studies prove that employers
should invest in their workers' mental well-being.(MENTAL
HEALT
Recent surveys show growing appreciation among employers for the
importance of supporting workplace mental health. (1) There is good
reason to be concerned about employees' mental health, as . . .
Employers are making progress: many companies recognize the human
and business costs of mental illness, but more could be done t
Mental health advocates have found a strong ally in a somewhat
surprising place--corporate America. Increasingly, human resource (HR)
executives recognize the toll mental illness takes on . . .
Stopping psychosis before it starts: a national program builds on
efforts in Portland, Maine, to prevent psychosis in at-risk
yo
On April 10, 2007, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
launched a $14.4 million national program to build upon and replicate
the early success of the Portland (Maine) Identification and . . .
2007 behavioral health champions.(List)
If you ask a child what he wants to be when he grows up, he's
not likely to say CEO of a behavioral healthcare organization. But
somewhere down the line today's leaders realized their passion . . .
Missouri's recovery experience: the show-me state liked the
results of its Procovery pilot so much that it is implementing the
p
One can believe in recovery principles and the clinical and
humanistic value of person-centered care yet find that implementing
recovery primarily through policies of humanistic intention fail . . .
Adding peers to the workforce: what to keep in mind when you
train peer employees--and your existing staff.(TOOLS FOR
TRANSFORMA
The 2003 report of the President's New Freedom Commission on
Mental Health gave us a wonderful vision of recovery, and urged the
strategic and systematic inclusion of peers and family members in . . .
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