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HHS Strategic Plan: Submit Your Comments

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:46:51 +0000

The draft HHS Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2010–2015 was recently posted on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Open Government Web site. The Open Government site allows the public consultation process truly to be participatory. Individuals can review and comment on the draft plan as well as see the comments posted by others.

To ensure the broadest possible participation in the development of the Strategic Plan, please review and comment on the draft. The public comment period will end August 14, 2010.

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MH4: Family Psychoeducation

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:46:14 +0000

Persons with severe mental illness (SMI) often rely on family members for the majority of their needed support, and it is estimated that 35-60% of adults with SMI live with family members. Research has shown that families need and want information and support from professionals about how to assist in their SMI family member’s recovery as well as how to cope with the problems and challenges that inevitably arise when working with SMI family members.

The Family Psychoeducation model is designed to address these needs. It has been proven not only to be highly effective in promoting recovery, but is also cost effective.

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SAMHSA Science and Service Awards

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:22:54 +0000

In 2007, SAMHSA created the Science and Service Awards as a national program to recognize community-based organizations and coalitions for exemplary implementation of evidence-based services. The deadline for applications is APRIL 9, 2010.

Eligibility Criteria
The organization and/or coalition implementing the evidence-based intervention should be able to demonstrate positive outcomes from the intervention in at least one of the five award categories. Both public sector (State, local, territorial, tribal) and private sector organizations and/or coalitions are eligible for a Science and Service Award.

There are 5 categories that individuals can apply for. These categories are:

The link to the awards program is as follows: http://www.samhsa.gov/scienceandservice/

Differences in MI & MET Explained

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:01:50 +0000

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a therapeutic style that addresses client ambivalence and enhances motivation for positive change. MI is a particularly effective strategy for enhancing and maintaining client engagement in treatment.

Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) is a specific application of MI developed by Dr. Miller for use in the treatment of substance use disorders. Numerous studies have shown that MET reduces the intensity of drinking behavior in a number of diverse populations.

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Why is MI so important?

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:33:52 +0000

Person-centered care is an effective way to help consumers with mental illness, substance abuse related disorders, and/or development disabilities meet their own personal goals. A person-centered approach is associated with improvements in the lives of consumers. “Individualizing treatment services has been shown to improve outcomes” (Robert Drake, Ph.D., Dartmouth University as presented to the Committee on the Quality of Health Care in America, in Crossing the Quality Chasm, Institute of Medicine, 2001). In addition, consumers identify a person-centered approach as a critical component of their care. According to the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health, “Nearly every consumer …expressed the need to fully participate in his or her plan for recovery.” (New Freedom Commission, 2003).
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