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Cultural Awareness The History of Mental Health final

[…] American Psychiatric Association 5150 CA LAW HOLD BASED ON LAW ENFORCEMENT How different groups view Psychiatric treatment NATIVE AMERICANS VARY IN THEIR VIEW OF MENTAL ILLNESS High suicide rates among Native Americans, particularly among youth and young adults, are well documented. The suicide rate among American Indians ages 10 to 20 is more than […]

11-16-23-Transcript-NAMI-AtE

[…] the mental health so-called system, there are trained volunteers that are there to help you. We take over 75,000 calls, texts, and chats. This is not a suicide prevention lifeline, that of course is 988. Let's go to the next slide. So, here's the good Dr. Nierenberg, and he again, isn't giving specific advice, […]

NAMI-AtE-May-21-What-to-Know-Before-Using-a-Mental-Health-App-TRANSCRIPT

[…] health apps up to date. This was a published paper published in 8 late 2019. And it basically said in some apps non -exis tent or inaccurate suicide crisis helpline phone numbers were provided by mental health apps downloaded more than 2 million times. Only five of 69 apps offered all six evidence -based […]

20230911RegulatoryCommenttoCMSonMedicare

[…] shown to be associated with better patient clinical outcomes, mental health outcomes, medication adherence, disease self -management, and treatment satisfaction. Additionally, inclusion of MIPS metrics for evaluating suicide prevention efforts is important and the assessment of suicidal ideation and brief interventions are essential clinical services that must be provided and monitored. We appreciate the […]

FEP-State-Advocacy-Guide

[…] Problems of Prison and Jail Inmates. Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs Washington, D.C.9 Hor, K et al. (2010). Suicide and schizophrenia: a systematic review of r ates and risk factors. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 24 (4). Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2951591/ . 10 Gonzalez, Goplerud, Shern. Coordinated Specialty […]

Georouting Contacts to 988 One-pager

[…] We Stand: NAMI believes people in mental health crisis deserve a mental health response. NAMI supports public policies and laws that ensure help seekers contacting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are immediately connected to the nearest crisis call center, refe rred to as georouting, while protecting privacy and confidentiality. Why We Care: Note: […]

A-1-Advocating-for-Recommended-Clinical-Care-When-Coverage-Is-Denied

[…] to class and socializing, while continuing to use. College counseling center offered 12 sessions with a therapist who focused on getting work done for classes. Susie attempts suicide Struggling and unable to cope, Susie overdoses in a suicide attempt, leading to 5 inpatient days, then left State College. Outpatient treatment, unable to work, remained […]

Federal-Legislative-Briefing

[…] PATH ($64.6 million), Childrens MH ($117 million), PAIMI ($36.1 million), Primary -Behavioral Health Care Integration ($50 million, rejecting a proposed $ 23.8 million cut), Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention ($54.9 million), Mental Health First Aid ($15 million) FY 2017 Funding Bills - Housing Supportive Housing programs at HUD • $1.6 billion increase proposed for […]

Extreme-Risk-Protection_Red-Flag-Laws-for-web-3-2021

[…] that target, single out, or discriminate against people with mental health conditions. Furthermore, the discussion of gun violence prevention is not complete without addressing the issue of suicide. Suicide is a significant public health crisis in the U.S. and firearms are the most common method of death by suicide. ERPO can reduce the risk […]

NAMI-988-Infographic

988 is the new nationwide three-digit number now available for suicide and mental health crisis, available to everyone in the U.S. This easy-to-remember number will route callers to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline network, where compassionate, accessible care and support are available for anyone experiencing a mental health-related emergency – whether that is […]

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