National Council

Board ousts CEO at Sound Community Services

May 15, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
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After eight years as CEO, Gail Lawson’s departure triggered by tumult of two state investigations, allegations of excessive spending by agency leadership, and high staff turnover. 

A recipe for an improved healthcare system

April 18, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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When seeking advice about improving healthcare, surgeon Atul Gawande got his best advice from a frustrated restauranteur

Infidelity: It's not always a sin

April 17, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
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Practitioners may be "unfaithful" to evidence-based programs in the name of better treatment

PODCAST: Patrick Kennedy advocates for veterans' mental health

April 16, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Former congressman and current behavioral health advocate Patrick Kennedy discusses the work that has to be done in helping the nation's veterans.

PODCAST: 'Check-up from the neck up'

April 14, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Former congressman and current behavioral health advocate Patrick Kennedy speaks about instilling in children the notion that mental health check-ups are not only normal, but they are important.

PODCAST: 'Fighting the tyranny of suffering from a mental illness'

April 13, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Former congressman and current behavioral health advocate Patrick Kennedy explains how those in the behavioral health field can work together with veterans to make a difference.

PODCAST: Kennedy says mental illness deserves same treatment as other illnesses

April 12, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Former congressman and current behavioral health advocate Patrick Kennedy believes in having equal treatment and coverage for all illnesses, including mental illness.

Sebelius: Time for a national dialogue about mental health

April 10, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius says there are two ways the nation can move forward to change the landscape of mental health.

PODCAST: Three reasons why proper coding and documentation are important

April 9, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Lawyer discusses the recent changes with CPT codes and explains why it is important to take coding seriously.

PODCAST: How to identify potential billing and coding issues

April 9, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Lawyer speaks about CPT codes and shares one way to identify potential billing and coding issues before they turn into even bigger problems.

National Council Awards of Excellence recognize contributions to mental health and addictions treatment

April 9, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Rosalynn Carter, Steven Sharfstein and other individuals to be presented with awards at a ceremony in Las Vegas on April 9.

The Roosevelts: Eight presidential lessons in leadership

April 8, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin draws wisdom from the examples of “Teddy” and FDR.

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