This article by Benedict Carey in the New York Times presents recent findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association discussing the effects of some widely prescribed anti-depression drugs. The study found that the effect of these drugs on mild to moderate depression may only be as effective as placebo pills.
“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…
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,…
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…
Chronic Conditions and Comorbid Pyschological Disorders
Mental health actuarial experts at Milliman have published a study on chronic physical conditions and comorbid psychological disorders. …