“A Day in the Life …….†Contest
Dear National Council Member: As part of the 2007 World Mental Health Day observation, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals is organizing a contest for individuals living with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia and their relatives or caregivers. The National Council encourages members to invite the individuals you serve and their families to participate in this contest. Entries must be [...]
READ MORERoss Szabo gets people talking about the realities of mental illness
Szabo’s personal story is both powerful and educational. His candid conversation frames mental health in real life language and examples and leaves participants with a genuine understanding of a day in the life of a person living with a mental disorder. The program is a valuable tool for students looking to better understand their friends [...]
READ MOREBrian Butler on the Jim Lehrer Show
PPBHG’s, Brian Butler did an interview for the Jim Lehrer News Hour yesterday. He did a panel interview along side a LTC from the Marines. They reviewed news footage from Iraq and commented on the war zone situations and how they can manifest in PTSD. He also brought back some historical aspects into the interview [...]
READ MORENational Council Obtains Advance Copy of CMS Rehab Option Regs
Last night, the National Council received advance notice that CMS will issue proposed regulations regarding the Medicaid Rehabilitation Option on Monday, August 13. To view an advance copy of the proposed regulations, go to: www.nccbh.org/TemporaryFiles/RehabReg.pdf Based on our initial review of the proposed regulations, the National Council believes our advocacy has minimized some [...]
READ MOREFirst Lady with a cause
Shortly after Jeannie Ritter became Colorado’s first lady in January, her predecessor shared a bit of hard-earned perspective. "It won’t last forever," former first lady Frances Owens told her. "Every day you’re closer to being the ex-first lady of Colorado." Ritter, 51, took it to heart. "At that point I knew I had this short [...]
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National Council News
- Survey Finds Behavioral Health Professionals Earn Less Than Fast Food Workers April 11, 2011
- 2011 Class Chosen for National Council Psychiatric Leadership Program April 7, 2011
- National Council Leadership Program to Eliminate Health Disparities March 14, 2011
- Experienced Voices Portray the Real Needs of Persons with Mental Illness March 14, 2011
SAMHSA News
- TIP 54: Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders January 1, 2012
- Injection Drug Abuse Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment: 1992 and 2009 December 1, 2011
- Results from the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Mental Health Findings December 1, 2011