Collaborative Care for Patients with Depression and Chronic Illnesses
"Patients with depression and poorly controlled diabetes, coronary heart disease, or both have an increased risk of adverse outcomes and high health care costs. [The authors] conducted a study to determine whether coordinated care management of multiple conditions improves disease control in these patients." Click here to read the full article published in the New…
National Council Bookstore Offers Rich Variety of Resources for Behavioral Health Stakeholders
The National Council for Community Behavioral Health's online Bookstore offers titles to educate readers on topics ranging from mental health and substance abuse clinical practices, healthcare integration models, financial guidance, business and workforce development, and more. National Council Members receive steep discounts on products! Visit the National Council Bookstore today to find: Integrated Care—Raising…
Case-managed Care Improves Outcomes for Depressed Patients with Multiple Medical Conditions
A growing body of evidence has shown that an integrated care approach can have a significant impact on improving health outcomes, increasing patient satisfaction, and managing health care costs. A study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine supports an integrated approach by demonstrating the direct benefit of coordinating primary/medical health care with…
Identifying and Screening for Psychological and Comorbid Medical and Psychological Disorders in Medical Settings
This paper, by Rodger Kessler of the University of Vermont College of Medicine, focuses on the challenges of psychological screening and discusses strategies for developing effective screening programs and capacity in a medical practice. Click Here to read the article published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology
Should You Talk to Someone About a Drug, Alcohol, or Mental Health Problem?
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…
Hundreds Get Help Through the 9News/Rocky Mountain PBS Phone Bank
CBHC would like to extend its sincere gratitude to all of the wonderful volunteers that helped make the November 8th 9News/Rocky Mountain PBS Mental Health Phone Bank such a success! Thanks to these volunteers, 274 callers from around the state were able to get valuable, immediate mental health support and information on a variety of…
Walking for Wellness
DON'T MISS!!!! The Fourth Annual Walking for Wellness 5K in Fort Collins takes place this Saturday, October 9th! Enjoy a beautiful course along the Poudre River Corridor Natural Areas in north Fort Collins. The Walk/Run begins at Legacy Park at 9:00am. All benefits go to the Spirit Crossing Clubhouse, a program serving adults working…
Bob Whaley Named Behavioral Healthcare Champion for 2010
Behavioral Healthcare, the professional journal serving the executive, clinical, and operating leadership of mental health and substance abuse centers nationwide, is pleased to announce its list of 2010 Behavioral Health Champions: • Franklin D. Lisnow, Executive Director, CeDAR (the Center for Dependency, Addiction, and Rehabilitation) at the University of Colorado, Aurora, Colo. • William J. Sette, President…
CO in National Publication
Colorado's 17 Community Mental Health Centers are improving service delivery and controlling costs through using a comprehensive data measurement tool provided by MTM Services. The August 2nd publication of Mental Health Weekly discusses the Service Process Quality Measurement (SPQM) initiative and how it is helping Colorado and other states impact public policy and improve healthcare…
Behavioral and Primary Healthcare Collaboration in Colorado
To demonstrate the commitment of the community mental health system in Colorado to integration, CBHC has undertaken a special project to map all of the locations where CBHC members are currently providing coordinated and integrated services. This mapping project demonstrates the expanse of collaborative efforts underway and is a tool to help assess the different…