ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: The following comes courtesy of Susan Rogers and the OMH Bureau of Recipient Affairs.  The Lewin Group, […]
eNews Bulletin Updates
July 23 Webinar: Recovery and Supports for Women Involved with the Criminal Justice System
View this email in your browser  Improving safety, permanency, well-being and recovery outcomes for children, parents and families affected by trauma, […]
10 Ways to Improve Your Meditation
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Many people are now familiar with some of the benefits of meditation for a healthy mind and body. […]
Integrating Peer Specialists in Conventional Settings; Resources for Integrated Care
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: The links below offer videos, tip sheets, and guidelines for helping to integrate peer support staff into conventional […]
NYT: Paying People to Be Healthy Usually Works, if the Public Can Stomach It
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: This timely article illustrates some of the complexities of incentivizing consumer behavior to improve well-being. This is a […]
Register Now! Medicaid Managed Care Education Forum in NYC Next Monday 7/13
CMS Offers New Care Model for Medicare
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: A new CMS proposed demonstration will aim to offer value-based payment arrangements to home health agencies that indicate […]
STAR Center Upcoming Webinar and Event – Register Today for 7/14 and 7/16!
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Register now for two STAR center events coming up next week, one webinar and one event in Washington, […]
Study: Many Physicians Don’t Understand Prescription Opioid Addiction Key Facts
Many Physicians Don’t Understand Key Facts about Prescription Opioid Addictions Mad in America; Rob Wipond, Editor (summary), 7/9/2015  A […]
Psych Facilities Push Back on CMS Quality Measures
Psychiatric Facilities Push Back on New CMS Quality Measures Modern Healthcare; Virgil Dickson, 7/7/2015 Â Inpatient psychiatric facilities are pushing […]
Pet Therapy Nearly Cost-Free Anxiety Reducer on College Campuses
Pet Therapy Is A Nearly Cost-Free Anxiety Reducer On College Campuses Forbes; Jill Castellano, 7/6/2015  This May, hundreds of Caldwell […]
MH Leadership Vacancies in OMH, DOHMH
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: See below two executive level vacancies—one in NYC and one in Albany—for candidates to be involved in Medicaid […]
Advanced Certificate Program in Integrated Primary & Behavioral Health: Register Now with McSilver Institute
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Register today for this course designed for health care professionals to learn more about how systems change in […]
Join the MRLC for July 8 MRLC Webinar: Cultural Activation, Health Literacy and Consumer Activism
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: There is still time to join the MRLC and attend this presentation by our esteemed friends which has […]
SHIN-NY Health Data Project Enters Testing Phase
Massive State Health Data Project Enters New Phase Capital ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog; Dan Goldberg, 7/6/2015  ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog hospitals will embark […]
Of All U.S. Police Shootings, One-Quarter Reportedly Involve The Mentally Ill
Of All U.S. Police Shootings, One-Quarter Reportedly Involve The Mentally Ill NPR News; 7/4/2015 Â At least 125 people with […]
Rise in Opiate Addiction Spurs Call for More Treatment Options
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: This article weaves together the complicated relationship between behavioral health treatment needs as they emerge and challenge policy […]
Disability Pride NYC March and Party with Community Access and ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Register to march on 7/12 with Community Access and ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog!   What: March with Community Access and […]
MH Roadmap to Focus on City Agenda Goals
Mental Health Roadmap to Focus on City Agenda Goals Capital Pro; Clifford Michael, 6/30/2015 Â Several months before its release, […]
Dutchess County Graduates First Class in Crisis Intervention
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Follow the link below to watch a video about the officers who underwent the CIT training in Dutchess […]
Managed Care Community Education Forum 7/13 in NYC
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Join other community members on 7/13 for a community forum to learn about and discuss changes to Medicaid […]
Cultural Activation, Health Literacy and Consumer Activism: July 8 MRLC Webinar
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: This presentation by our esteemed friends has been getting rave reviews from Behavioral Health Leaders all across the […]
CNY: The ‘Vague’ Death of a Home Health Aide Bill
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog is disappointed that this promising legislation—that would promote the independence and choice of persons with disabilities in […]
OM: Making The Link – Trauma & High-Needs Consumers
Making The Link—Trauma & High-Needs Consumers Open Minds; Monica E. Oss, 6/30/2015 Developed by OPEN MINDS, 163 York Street, Gettysburg […]
PRA Issues Statement on Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Here’s a very thoughtful statement from our national organization, the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (http://www.psychrehabassociation.org/) in response to Congressman […]
Harris: The Case for a Recovery Now! Paradigm Shift
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Following is a stirring piece from the extraordinary Leah Harris, who will be presenting at workshops on “Recovery […]
Cuomo Announces $7.3B in DSRIP Awards
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-medicaid-redesign-efforts-saving-taxpayers-billons  JUNE 29, 2015 Governor Cuomo Announces Medicaid Redesign Efforts Saving Taxpayers Billons Medicaid per-Recipient Spending Slashed to Lowest […]
SAMHSA July 22 Webinar: Sustainability of Peer-Run/Recovery Community Organizations
SAMHSA’s Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS TACS)  Advancing the Sustainability of Peer- Run/Recovery Community […]
MHEP Seeks Statewide Trainers and Regional Coordinators
Statewide Trainers and Coordinators Full Time, Exempt Position 3 Positions based in Albany & 1 position based in NYC  […]
Deconstructing the Supreme Court’s Decision on the ACA
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Having pored over numerous accounts of the nature and impact of yesterday’s decision by the Supreme Court to […]
NYS Launches Process to Consider an OMH/OASAS Consolidation
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog’s mental health and addiction recovery state agencies (OMH and OASAS) are launching a process by which […]
HHS: Celebrating LGBT Pride Month
Celebrating LGBT Pride Month June 22, 2015 By: Rhett Buttle, Director, Private Sector Engagement Danny Garvin was a twenty-year-old living […]
CNY: NYC Mayor, City Council Reach Deal to Preserve Some MH, Physical Health Services
Sources: De Blasio, Council Reach Deal on Social Service Funding By Sally Goldenberg and Dan Goldberg Capital ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog June 22, 2015  […]
SAMHSA June/July Webinar Series: EBPs w Justice Involved Individuals
SAMHSA’s GAINS Center Launches Three-Part Series of Evidence-Based Practice Webinars SAMHSA’s GAINS Center will be hosting a series of webinars […]
July 8 MRLC Webinar: Cultural Activation, Health Literacy and Consumer Activism
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: This presentation by our esteemed friends has been getting rave reviews from Behavioral Health Leaders all across the […]
MHW: Murphy Holds Hearing to Support Revised Mental Health Reform Legislation
Murphy Holds Hearing to Support Revised Mental Health Reform Legislation Mental Health Weekly  June 22, 2015  The country’s mental […]
CHP: NY’s Medicaid Reform Funding Totals $7.4 Billion
Medicaid Reform Funding Totals $7.4 Billion Crain’s Health Pulse June 22, 2015  After plans to overhaul ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog’s Medicaid […]
Deal is Near on Reforms at Rikers, Including a Federal Monitor
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: The reforms outlined in the below article do not include mention of plans to increase mental health supports […]
NY Lawmakers Approve Tax Check-Off to Reduce Mental Health Stigma
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog celebrates the work and conviction of Glenn Liebman and our friends at MHANYS for their tremendous advocacy […]
Guides to Supporting Physical Activity for Peer Specialists and Health Workers
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Below are two easy-to-use guides for peer specialists, health practitioners, and other social services workers to support people […]
Insights into Trauma-Informed Care in Medicaid; CHCS Front-Lines Webinar
    June 17, 2015  Webinar | Lessons from the Front Lines: Insights into Trauma-Informed Care for […]
CIT NYC Meeting on 7/24 Highlights NYPD, Discussion on Current Training
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Join the CCIT NYC coalition on July 24th for this exciting discussion about ongoing CIT training efforts!  […]
The Medical Model Discovers Heroin Addiction
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: The article below explores the controversial mechanisms behind new treatments for opiate addiction and the connection between emerging […]
Kennedy: Charting a New Course on Mental Health and Addiction
If we want to steer clear of the iceberg, we must rally ourselves to do the things that will make […]
EHRs Help ID Veterans Most at Risk for Suicide
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Predictive modeling for suicide risk is notoriously difficult, but can be helpful when looking at particular “sub-sets of […]
The Pesticide Factor and ADHD
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: This study is particularly troubling because of other recent research correlating pesticide use with both dementia and autism. […]
Watch Hearing on Rep. Murphy’s MH Bill, Read Witness Testimonies
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Following are links to review the recorded video stream (http://energycommerce.house.gov/hearing/examining-hr-2646-helping-families-mental-health-crisis-act#video) of yesterday’s Congressional Hearing examining the provisions and […]
Action Alert: Call Today for Mental Health Tax Check-off Bill!
ACTION ALERT: Call Today to Support the Mental Health Tax Check-off Bill! ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog supports the work of MHANYS in their […]
CMS Not Doing Enough to Fight Medicaid Fraud, GAO Finds
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: As the recent Government Accountability Office report indicated, states could be doing more to prevent Medicaid fraud, particularly […]
Still time to register: Next MRLC Webinar; Managing through Informed Decision Making
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Preparing yourself for the unknown takes not just consideration but the development of a plan. In this webinar […]
A Veteran Suicide Prevention Network Built by Veterans
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: A recent effort by veterans in Colorado demonstrates how effective peer contact can be in mitigating crises and […]
To the Heart of the Matter: Stigma, Labeling, and the Search for the Common Good
To the Heart of the Matter:Â Stigma, Labeling, and the Delicate Search for the Common Good Mad in America; James […]
New Style of Policing in Erie County
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Erie county makes strides to incorporate Crisis Intervention Teams into their police culture; learn more about how they […]
Alternatives ’15 Conference Proposal Submission Ends Today, and Register Now!
Alternative Conference 2015 – Call for Proposals Ends Today; Submit Now, and Register! Believe in ourselves    Believe in our Culture    Believe in Alternatives  Call […]
ER Staff Attitudes to Patients in MH Crisis ‘Often Shocking’ in UK
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: This article refers to emergency room staff and their perceptions of mental health crisis in the UK. Though […]
The Business Value of Employee Mental Health
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: While this is an important piece of the conversation regarding mental health at work, crucially important otherwise is […]
Community Inclusion, Organizational Change: Temple Uni Webinar on 6/25
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Join the TU Collaborative in a 6/25 webinar related to organizational capacity for maximizing community integration for the […]
VA Prescription Crackdown Raises New Concerns
VA Prescription Crackdown Raises New Concerns Military Times; Patricia Kime, 6/10/2015 Â The number of veterans prescribed opiates and other […]
Airline Industry Battles With Pilot Mental Health Options After Germanwings
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: This article succinctly details the many considerations that the airline industry must debate before making any resolution about […]
Ny Managed Care Changes, Contracts
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: A new chart released by the Office of the State Comptroller indicates the breadth of state Medicaid Managed […]
Lessons from the Front Lines: Insights into Trauma-Informed Care for Medicaid’s Complex Populations
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Register today for the upcoming CHCS webinar about shifting the paradigm to a trauma-informed system of dealing with […]
Possible Decrease in Military Sexual Assault, but Problem Remains Internationally Horrendous
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Yesterday you saw an article about female service persons suicide rates, and the links to trauma and sexual […]
CA’s Simple Plan to Save Skid Row
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Approval from the Federal government to use Medicaid dollars for housing is unlikely for California, despite the effectiveness […]
Suicide Rate of Female Military Veterans is Called ‘Staggering’
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: It is distressing that only recently has research included female service members in its analysis of suicide rates. […]
Research Highlights Diet As Essential, Indicative of Mental Health
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: As new research continues to shine a light on diet indicators for mental health—including impacts on inflammation and […]
Senate OKs SAFE Act Rollback
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Amendments by the NYS Senate to the SAFE Act include a provision that would offer people deemed a […]
Now: View Today’s Kennedy Forum Conference
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: If you hurry, you can tune in to watch the kickoff plenary presentation at today’s Kennedy Forum Conference […]
N.Y. Groups Raise Alarm Over Medicare Cuts in Trade Bill
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Congress is seeking to pay for one bill that protects American workers and families by gutting Medicare funding. […]
Schizophrenia, Does it Exist or Not?
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Brought to us by a group of Dutch medical and non-medical providers, advocates, and consumers is the below […]
Chemicals Have Consequences: Antidepressants, Pregnancy, and the NY Times
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Many people read, either here through enews or in the NY Times last week, the article The Secret […]
MCTAC: June 15 NYC Training for HCBS Providers and Health Home Leads
The Managed Care Technical Assistance Center (MCTAC) has announced the following training for NYC Health Homes, adult behavioral health HCBS […]
Register Now! Ira S. Stevens Memorial Conference; Sponsored by the MHA of Westchester
ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog Note: Register today for the Ira S. Stevens Memorial Conference in Westchester on 6/23! This conference features nationally renowned […]