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Homepage for April 2007

The 2006 HealthStyles Survey Short Report - What a Difference a Friend Makes
The 2006 HealthStyles Survey Short Report is a publication of SAMHSA’s National Anti-Stigma Campaign, “What a Difference a Friend Makes,” (www.whatadifference.samhsa.gov) and reports on the attitudes and beliefs of Americans aged 18-25 and the general public about mental illness, stigma associated with mental illnesses, and recovery from mental health problems. more...

Transforming Housing for People with Psychiatric Disabilities Report
This new publication discusses the problems of board and care homes for people with psychiatric disabilities and offers ten recommendations to improve the quality of life of board and care home residents. The history, demographics and common concerns of these homes are detailed in-depth. A list of measures being implemented to improve the lives of residents and recommendations calling for a recovery-oriented approach based on the principles of self-direction and community integration are provided. The report calls to end reliance on board and care homes and to improve conditions in existing homes. more...

Mental Health, United States, 2004
Mental Health, United States, 2004, a biennial publication of the Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA, contains 22 chapters of policy relevant information organized into five sections: quality improvement, covering such topics as mental health transformation, self-determination, information technology, and the Crossing the Quality Chasm report from the Institute of Medicine; measures to improve quality, including information from the Uniform Reporting System; mental health care in primary care settings; population assessments, including the prevalence of serious mental illnesses among adults and parental reports of emotional or behavioral difficulties among school-age children; and, national service statistics, including data on mental health practitioners and mental health consumer organizations. more...

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: After an Attempt, A Guide for Taking Care of Your Family Member After Treatment in the Emergency Department
Suicidal thoughts and actions generate conflicting feelings in family members who love the person who wishes to take his or her own life. That is why this guide was developed for you. It will give you some important points on how to take care of yourself and your family member following a suicide attempt and it will provide resources to help you move forward. more...

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: After an Attempt, A Guide for Medical Providers in the Emergency Department Taking Care of Suicide Attempt Survivors
The purpose of this brochure is to provide tips to enhance care in the Emergency Department (ED) for people who have attempted suicide, while also providing information on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), patient discharge, and resources about suicide for medical professionals, patients, and their families. more...