(CLOSED) Seeking topic suggestions for the 2012 SAMHSA Advisory series
SAMHSA would like to get your input on the topics for the 2012 Advisory publication serials. This publication is generally up to eight pages long and we usually develop 3 to 4 per year.
The Advisory serials provide behavioral health professionals with timely information on a broad range of hot topics in the behavioral health field. They also briefly describe new or underused approaches that can improve the quality of treatment for people with behavioral health issues.
Examples of past Advisories can be viewed at: http://www.kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/advisory/index.htm
Additional input to include groundbreaking studies, promising practices, and the benefits or limitations of a particular treatment modality would be appreciated. The topics should not duplicate information that is also readily available.
As an FYI and to avoid duplication, there are currently several Advisory publications in development or in the pipeline for development:
• Rapid HIV testing and substance abuse treatment facilities
• An intro to pathological & problem gambling for behavioral health providers
• The Role of Biomarkers in the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders (rev.)
• Vivitrol for the treatment of opioid use disorders
• Alcohol use disorders and diabetes
• Dialectical behavioral therapy
Please use this forum to make recommendations and vote on proposed Advisory topics.
This forum will close on 12/19 at 9:00 a.m. EST.
Contact NewMedia@samhsa.hhs.gov with questions.
*Note Also open for comment, is SAMHSA’s In Brief Series http://bit.ly/sLAmn1.
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Don't Assume!
Professionals and Community Members often assume that people with Mental Illnesses are 'Stupid'. We are stereotypically seen as 1 step above ********. Many of us hold degrees. Break this long held stereotype!
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Is it Physical?
Look at the whole person when making diagnosis for Mental Illness. Are there other factors that may cause symptoms?
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Pain Management and Mental Health how the two interact
Unspecified or specific pain can effect Mental Health and Mental Health status can effect pain levels.
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Many persons abuse multiple substances at the same time
This reality along w/ some also exhibitng major psychiatric disorders, such as bipolar, require a high level of integration & utilization of a wider range of clinical skills on the part of clinicians.
Rich
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Culture as a protective factor.
Using culture as a protective factor to help in recovering from addictions. Many times people who don't know their culture get lost in addictions.
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Mental health issues that are common in older adulthood and treatment/support options.
Mental health and older adults including treatment and support options. Include special considerations and best practices for this population.
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Need more coverage on EFT other low cost options use to an appropriate minimum
We need more coverage on EFT and other low cost options to minimize mental illness psychotropic drug use to an appropriate minimum. Use of these alternatives will help reduce costs, but more FORMAL PRESENTATIONS and EVALUATIONS are needed. See Vets analysis
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Integrating substance abuse treatment and the "Treatment at Home" Model
In the past, institutions have dictated to health care system — hospitals, insurers and drug companies and, therefore, we should not rely solely on institutions to shrink themselves. We need to give that job to patients, along with their doctors and counselors, and move treatment into the home (when possible), where it is safer and more effective. This is the trend in medicine and might be a model worth investigating with regard to non-mandated subtance abuse treatment. Idea extracted from The New York Times. December 4, 2011 Bring Health Care Home article by JACK RESNICK, MD.
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OD prevention after psych hospital D/C
Heroin & cocaine O/Ds probably account for more deaths within 2 wks of D/C than suicide.
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Recovery Coaching is working in Michigan... in loving service... Stanford House inc.
SEMCA... Teaches Coumminity how to Help others !
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Peer to peer one on ones, peers as providers.
Like Drop-in centers ran totally by peers. With ways for peers to do a art or gardening to sell to help sustain.
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Men's Specific Services.
Looking at the unique issues and needs of men, especially in the area of trauma.
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