Community Mental Health System Honored by Colorado First Lady
This Press Release from the Office of Colorado First Lady Jeannie Ritter, applaudes the efforts of Colorado Community Mental Health Centers and commends the award winners at the 2008 CBHC Annual Training Conference. Click to read the release titled, Colorado’s Mental Health System Honors Innovation, Commitment
Free Webinar: “Tobacco Cessation for Persons with Mental Illnesses: Current Treatment Strategies”
Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative (CCGC) will be conducting a free Webinar on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 12-1pm MST to present the latest efforts to help individuals with mental illness quit tobacco use. Also, feel free to visit CCGC, a CME accredited resource for Colorado clinicians, online for more information. Click here to visit CCGC…
“The need for reform in the care of mentally ill persons caught up in the judicial system”
This publication, by Stephen Melek, discusses the challenges presented to our criminal justice system resulting from a lack of appropriate resources in our country to treat mentally ill persons. Click here to learn more.
Charles Ingoglia, of The National Council, Presentation at the 2008 CBHC Annual Training Conference
CBHC thanks Charles Ingoglia, MSW, Vice President of Public Policy at the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, for presenting in October at the CBHC Annual Training Conference. His presentation focused on: -Opportunities and Challenges for Behavioral Healthcare -2008 National Healthcare Debate -National Council Public Policy and the State of Medicaid -Taking Charge – Relationships, Quality and Communications…
Mental Health Parity Bill Enacted – Milliman Bulletin, October 7, 2008
Congress has passed long awaited provisions, within the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act", requiring employer-sponsored health plans to provide true parity for mental health benefits. A Client Action Bulletin released by actuarial firm Milliman, explains the parity benefit, and details two other measures that could impact employer health plan responsibilities. Read the Milliman Bulletin
Chronic Conditions and Comorbid Pyschological Disorders
Mental health actuarial experts at Milliman have published a study on chronic physical conditions and comorbid psychological disorders. The paper is an in-depth look at the costs of comorbid depression and anxiety on comercially insured patients with certain chronic conditions. It also offers opportunities for improved healhcare delivery, with better clinical outcomes, at lower costs. Read…
ADMHN Fourth Annual Raising Spirits Fundraiser
Don’t miss Raising Spirits, Wine Tasting and Auction to support mental health and substance abuse treatment services for unisured and underinsured individuals. CLICK ON THE PICTURE FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR SUPPORTING THE 2008 CBHC ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE!
CBHC invites your feedback and recommendations so that we may build on this year’s success and continue to make this event so valuable.
Inaccessible to Many – Article from the Quarterly Journal Health Elevations
Several prominent mental healthcare professionals in Colorado, including George DelGrosso, Executive Director of CBHC, contributed to the article "Inaccessible to Many" in the Fall 2008 edition of Health Elevations, the quarterly journal of the Colorado Health Foundation. The article discusses the current state of behavioral healthcare in Colorado and the efforts to improve the existing system. Read…
SAMHSA’s National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)Has Released a Mental Health Use Survey Regarding Adolescents
NCADI published The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Report on September 25th. Of specicfic interest, the report highlights a survey conducted assessing Mental Health Service Use Among Youths Aged 12 to 17: 2005 and 2006. Click here to learn more about the study’s findings.