Rise in Colorado suicides mirrors economic woes, experts say
Suicide rates appear to be significantly higher in a number of Colorado counties over recent months; another indicator of the severe stress that has accompanied the economic downturn, This article in the Denver Post, by Carlos Illescas, cites this unfortunate trend and mentions programs such as the one offered by Jefferson Center for Mental Health [...]
READ MOREDownturn can affect mental health, stability
North Range Behavioral Health licensed pyschologist Maureen Puff, PhD, writes an important article to assist people managing stress, which can be particularly exacerbated by the current economic downturn. She highlights some helpful coping techniques and reminds folks to seek out a behavioral health specialist if necessary. Click here to read the entire article.
READ MOREMental health care available locally for those in need
This article from the Canon City Daily Record by Debbie Bell details the alarming number of Coloradans in need of mental health services that are going untreated and the consequences of this situation. Suicide, lost workforce productivity, homelessness, expensive hospital visits and incarceration are rising as these individuals go untreated which results in huge economic and [...]
READ MORENew Preferred Drug List Now Available
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is now posting the new Preferred Drug List (PDL) that becomes effective July 1, 2009. This PDL applies to Medicaid fee-for-service clients. It does not apply to clients enrolled in Rocky Mountain Health HMO or Denver Health Medicaid Choice. To view the new PDL, CLICK 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
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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