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MHA Statement on SAMHSA National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)

The National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP) was an initiative of SAMHSA that served an important function. It created a database of programs that met certain criteria for being evidence-based in treating mental health and substance use conditions. Last week, SAMHSA hosted a call on the future of NREPP and released a statement on how it plans to improve processes for translating evidence to practice.

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MHA Statement on Revisions to 42 CFR Pt II

January 03, 2018

Mental Health America (MHA) applauds the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for updating and considering further revisions to the patient confidentiality rule 42 CFR Pt II in its January 3, 2018 final rule.

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MHA Statement on the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review’s Final Report on Tardive Dyskinesia

January 03, 2018

Mental Health America (MHA) congratulates the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) on the release of its final report, Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 Inhibitors for Tardive Dyskinesia: Effectiveness and Value, and thanks ICER for engaging MHA throughout the process.

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How to Recognize and Address the Signs of Depression in Your Aging Parent

By Nancy Kupka PhD, RN, Walgreens

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5April

RPC Meeting - Denver, CO

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PIVOTAL MOMENTS IN HEALTH POLICY: Pitfalls and Opportunities Wednesday, July 19, 2017 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM (Mountain Time) Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center 650 15th Street Room Capitol 5, 4th floor Denver, Colorado 80202 United States (303) 436-1234 Have questions? Contact us: choward@mentalhealthamerica.net

2016 Regional Policy Council Recap

Regional Policy Council 2016: A year of learning, sharing, and celebrating… setting the stage for 2017.

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Privacy Rights

Privacy rights are important, especially when it comes to healthcare. Unfortunately, protections and requirements for adults, minors, family members, and even treatment providers can be unclear. Below, we have answered some of the most common questions people have about privacy and healthcare.

Much of this information falls under the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, often referred to as HIPAA. In addition to Federal guidelines, states may have additional requirements and clarifications.

Learn about privacy issues for:

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Mental Health America Applauds Growing Support for Mental Health Screening for Women and Children

January 28, 2016

Mental Health America’s campaign for ubiquitous mental health screening picked up more momentum this week, as yet another major national organization recommended widespread mental health screening.

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Acting B4Stage4 in Mental Health Will Save Millions of Dollars

By: Nathaniel Counts, JD, Theresa Nguyen, LCSW, Kelly Davis, and Paul Gionfriddo

November 2015

If Congress successfully reforms America’s mental health system, it could lead to huge savings in service delivery costs. This is the only conclusion that can be drawn from an examination of available research on the subject.

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5April

WEBINAR: A Peer Driven Solution to Isolation and Social Exclusion: Part III

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“A Peer Driven Solution to Isolation and Social Exclusion: Part III” is the third of three training webinars on MHA’s highly innovative and successful It’s My Life: Social Self Directed Care program.