The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a helpful brochure to help people determine whether they may need help, or someone they know needs help, with substance abuse, a mental health issue, or both. The brochure provides a brief list of questions for individuals to consider, and directs them to resources treatment.
New research shows that 1 in 5 young people self harm.
"According to Stonewall’s Prescription for Change research released in 2008; one in five young lesbian and bisexual…
The Children’s Hospital Annual Ethics Conference
The theme of this year’s Children’s Hospital Annual Ethics Conference is, "Ethical Issues in Pediatric Behavioral Healthcare". The Conference…
Behavioral Healthcare Update
Click here to read the latest CBHC Behavioral Healthcare Update released February 9, 2009!
Parity Included in SCHIP Law signed by President Obama
"The House passed legislation to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Plan (SCHIP) on Wednesday mainly along…