Demand Up for Mental Health Care
Many area Community Mental Health Centers are seeing a rise in individuals seeking mental health services. The challenges of a down economy, often combined with the use of alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism, are resulting in higher numbers of people in need of treatment services. This article by Kevin Simpson, writer for the [...]
READ MORESoutheast Mental Health Services Honored
Standout programs and individuals working to improve Colorado’s Mental Health System were recognized recently at the 2008 CBHC Annual Training Conference in Breckenridge, Colorado. Awards were given to outstanding programs in both clinical and non-clinical arenas of mental health and to outstanding board members from across the state. Southeast Mental Health Services (SEMHS) earned the [...]
READ MOREStudy: serious mental illness cuts life expectancy
This article written by Bill Scanlon of the Rocky Mountain News highlights the astonishing impacts serious mental illnesses have on physical health and life expectancy. It goes on to discuss the importance of wellness plans and consideration of serious mental illness in any state health insurance plan. Read the entire article online here.
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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
- Results from the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Mental Health Findings December 1, 2011
- Illicit Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits in Metropolitan Areas of the United States: 2009 December 1, 2011