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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Working toward true parity: addiction needs to be more broadly
recognized as a chronic disease.(PERSPECTIVES)(Disease/Disorder
o
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines chronic diseases as
being "of long duration and generally slow progression. Chronic
diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic . . .
Managing employees with Disabilities: allegations of employment
discrimination can lead to costly penalties.(LIABILITY
LANDSCAPE
In a June 2007 press release, the federal Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported that in its fiscal year 2006, it
had received almost 17,000 complaints of employment . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
It matters.(medical practice software in behavioral
medicine)(Editorial)
Having some role in managing your organization's information
technology infrastructure may be just one part of your job, but
it's arguably one of the most critical components. And IT decisions
are . . .
Psychiatrists' balancing act: they must meet quality-of-care
demands while recognizing their role in organizations' financial
he
Psychiatrist productivity in public-sector behavioral healthcare is
a provocative topic of great interest to both CEOs and psychiatrists.
This article is an attempt to identify factors represented . . .
Reviewing EAPs' clinical outcomes: this rarely performed
process can lead to better service delivery.(EAPs)(clinical reviews of
Big Blue surprised me. Managers at IBM told my organization (Masi
Research Consultants) that they were not as interested in cost-benefit
studies of their employee assistance programs as they were . . .
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. . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Aiming for a different outcome: a new group aims to improve the
field's data-gathering and -sharing systems, as well as improve
Everyone who works in healthcare knows stories of
clients/consumers/patients who seemed to miss out on the benefit of care
or who lacked access to it. Sometimes the consequences are tragic not
only . . .
Engaging recovery: SafeHaven aims to make recovery a more
enjoyable experience.(PEER SERVICES)(Wellness Recovary Plan)
SafeHaven is a consumer-operated social and vocational center for
adults recovering from mental illness in Darke, Miami, and Shelby
counties in Ohio. SafeHaven was recognized with a 2006 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
A room in the medical home: consumers deserve
"first-floor" access to mental and substance use care in
collaborative care system
A house has different rooms but is still one home. Likewise, a
medical home has different specialties but is still a single source of
care. The primary care disciplines developed the medical home . . .
Increasing productivity: EHR software helps clinicians provide
more effective and efficient care.(VIEWS ON TECHNOLOGY)
On February 16, 1967 (Stardate 3142.8), Ricardo Montalban (playing
Khan Noonien Singh) said in the Star Trek episode "Space
Seed," "Improve a mechanical device and you may double
productivity. But . . .
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