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.
Administration of Mental Health Services by Medicaid Agencies
State Medicaid agencies are playing an increasing role in funding, managing, and monitoring public mental health services…
Study: Colorado leads nation in teen depression
Colorado’s teens top the nation in depression, and its young people drink, smoke and use dangerous drugs…
Canvas the Film
Several CBHC staff and member representatives were fortunate to attend a screening of the film Canvas at…
Colorado Behavioral Health Task Force Report
The Behavioral Health Task Force Report is available for viewing or downloading at https://cdhs.colorado.gov/behavioral-health-reform.