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MH7 – Evidence Based Identification and Treatment of TBI

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:00:36 +0000

The presence, degree of severity, and functional implications of brain injuries are one of the most daunting tasks a clinician serving military service members will face. While there are many established relationships between areas of the brain and neuro-function, each person’s cerebral response and recovery to a traumatic brain injury event is unique. Best practices associated with the identification and treatment of TBI is clear: Timely access and provision of services. This bulletin highlights data on TBI and offers readers a guide to key resources.

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MH6 – Assertive Community Treatment

admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:00:03 +0000

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) was first developed during the early 1970s as large numbers of patients were being discharged from state-operated psychiatric hospitals to a poorly integrated community service system. ACT entails the provision of services delivered by an integrated service team that includes entities such as community-based service centers, mobile assessment and treatment providers, and multi-disciplinary outreach teams. The evidence demonstrating the utility of the ACT model is clear and convincing.

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MH5 – Post Deployment Mental Health

admin — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:00:22 +0000

Service members that have returned from combat arenas should be screened, formally assessed when necessary, and treated as soon as possible. Combat veterans that screen positive for symptoms of PTSD or other MH problems in primary care settings are referred for assessment and treatment. This Bulletin introduces readers to the service needs of returning veterans and some of the research on the subject of post deployment mental health.

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February 10, 2011 NC PIC Meeting

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:29:59 +0000

Thank you NC PIC and Friends of PIC for making last week’s meeting the success it was. When I was taking our keynote speaker to the airport, he indicated that he was very impressed with the efforts and commitment of North Carolina’s behavioral health community. In my opinion, the questions you asked, the size of our attendance, and the responses from Beth and Pam were indicative of a well-informed coalition committed to the needs of the citizens of North Carolina.

The collection of links below are best described as the “February 10 2011 NC PIC Meeting Resource Box”. As you can tell from the titles, the “box” includes our keynote speaker’s biography, the agenda, and his two presentations. The minutes to this meeting will be added to this resource box as soon as they are available.

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MH3: Wellness Management and Recovery (WMR)

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:20:51 +0000

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that approximately 6% of the U.S. population has severe mental illness (SMI). For North Carolina, that percentage translates to approximately 200,000 people who suffer from severe psychiatric disorders. Research shows that without effective treatment, people with SMI are at greater risk than the general population for suicide, incarceration, acute hospitalization, homelessness, joblessness, substance abuse, and medical problems such as obesity and diabetes. Yet, with effective treatment, recovery is possible for people with SMI.

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