May 8, 2012 Nick Zubko, Associate Editor
Former NFL linebacker Junior Seau died last week from an apparent suicide. As reactions range from shock to complete disbelief, some are trying to find what can be learned to help those with similar struggles.
May 2, 2012 Nick Zubko, Associate Editor
The U.S is not alone in the fight for mental health in the workplace. This week, organizations in Canada and Europe announced new efforts to address the prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems within their workforces.
April 24, 2012 Nick Zubko, Associate Editor
As part of celebrating its 20th anniversary, SAMHSA asked the field to reflect on the most important milestones and noteworthy accomplishments of the last two decades. What would you put on that list?
April 23, 2012 Nick Zubko, Associate Editor
The National Council Conference & Expo is always a great source of information, but this year's conference also offered a few unique attractions that helped make the event a truly memorable experience.
April 11, 2012 Nick Zubko, Associate Editor
Emergency rooms are busy places, which is probably why the expression "treat 'em, and street 'em" has made its way into the medical lexicon. But for patients with mental illness, “streeting” can be a serious problem.
April 5, 2012 Nick Zubko, Associate Editor
Even before flooding forced the closure of Vermont State Hospital last year, the state’s mental health system was in desperate need of attention. This week, Gov. Peter Shumlin signed a new law that marks the “end of an outdated, broken system.”
April 4, 2012 Nick Zubko, Associate Editor
Nebraska’s DHHS is currently conducting its annual survey of consumers, which is used to study the effectiveness of mental health and substance abuse services throughout the state.
March 29, 2012 Nick Zubko, Associate Editor
Six years ago, federal investigators took a hard look at Oregon’s mental health system. Eventually, they released a report that revealed a number of apparent “deficiencies." This week, news broke that an agreement may have been reached.
March 28, 2012 Nick Zubko, Associate Editor
There’s an “app” for everything these days. Now there's one that's supposed to “recommend antidepressant therapies specific to different patient characteristics.” And you can get it for less than $5.
March 27, 2012 Nick Zubko, Associate Editor
Every year, the Joint Commission releases a list of “Most Challenging Requirements.” This year five standards were cited as most frequently “non-compliant” by accredited behavioral health organizations.
