"A new report which coincides with Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day reveals that 8.2 percent (2 million) youths aged 12 to 17 experienced at least one major depressive episode (MDE) in the past year. Only about two-fifths (38.9 percent) of these adolescents received treatment during this period according to the report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)." -SAMHSA News Release 5/13/09
To read more and find a link to the full report, click here.
Congress Passes Legislation to Delay Implementation of New Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pad Requirement
This week, the House and Senate approved legislation to delay the implementation of the new requirement that…
House Passes SCHIP Bill 265-159
Final Bill Includes Six-Month Moratorium on New CMS Rules on Both Rehab Services Option and School-Based Services;…
Ross 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…
National 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…