May 17, 2012
In analysis of brain tissue from deceased soldiers and athletes and an unusual blast-impact study involving mice, Boston U. researchers find evidence that blast-related injuries in war veterans closely resemble impact-related injuries in athletes.
May 16, 2012
A recent story in the Sacramento Bee has triggered discussion on the Behavioral Healthcare LinkedIn discussion board. What do you think? Should California state hospital police carry guns on the grounds of the state hospital, or when transporting state hospital patients?
May 10, 2012 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
This is the first proposal by state officials for years, in either party, that can be hoped to expand, rather than reduce, the service dollars and services available to Ohioans. Of course, this assumes that the merger is done right.
May 8, 2012 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
The remarkable reader engagement and response of Addiction Professional readers was recognized May 1 when Enos’ peers—the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors (ASHPE)—recognized the Addiction Professionals’ group with its top honor: a Gold Award for “best use of social media” in 2011.
May 4, 2012 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
Advocates say Blue Cross of Florida cannot justify reimbursement cuts to behavioral health
April 27, 2012 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
Even as the Veterans Administration continues to staff up to meet soldiers' behavioral health needs, an internal report found that VA managers were gaming the numbers on treatment delays.
April 23, 2012 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
CBS Sunday Morning report highlights the tremendous social and financial costs of a justice system that incarcerates 2.4 million people annually.
April 18, 2012 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
So much to see, so little time. But a familiar spirit and purpose among the participants--and some interesting findings
March 29, 2012 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
The editorial staff of Behavioral Healthcare and Addiction Professional magazines can only add their voices to those of behavioral health organizations, providers, and peers nationwide to congratulate these individuals and organizations for their accomplishments.
March 26, 2012 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
A group of Ohioans tell the stories of how a loved one's suicide affected their families.