Saturday, May, 17, 2008

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An Open Call to Talk Frankly about Adherence

Whenever two or more psychiatrists are gathered together...they complain about treatment adherence. What is adherence? It's the extent to which consumers stay on a treatment plan or take a medication routinely. It seems I cannot be in a meeting of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses or pharmaceutical company representatives... Read moreChevron

The Voice Awards

Over the years that I've served as CEO of DBSA, many of you have expressed your frustration and concern with the way consumers of mental health services are portrayed in the media. Why are we always the axe murderers and thugs? What about the millions of us who do good things in the world?   Well, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health... Read moreChevron

Employers Versus Insurance Companies

I've had three really interesting experiences lately that have got me thinking more deeply about employers and their role in determining our health care coverage. We all know that "employers want to reduce health care costs." But I saw that in action three different times in less than two weeks.   I was talking to two different local... Read moreChevron

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Mental Health First Aid

I've been interested in watching the concept of mental health "first aid"—developed in Australia—move through the mental health community. The Australian website, www.mhfa.com.au, explains that it is a "12-hour course...designed to give members of the public some skills to help someone developing a mental health... Read moreChevron

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