By Kathryn Goetzke Psychosocial disability is one of the more pressing development issues of our time, yet for too long it’s been a low priority. Consider: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one in four people will experience an episode of mental illness in their lifetime, and approximately 600 million people worldwide are disabled […]
The Time to Act Is Now; Help Create a Global Movement for Mental Health
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Are Millennials Receiving Adequate Mental Health Coverage?
By: Hannah Sentenac How hard is it to find the right health insurance, one that covers all of your medical and mental health needs and is affordable? It’s difficult for all of us, but more challenging for some. Now is the open enrollment period for many employer-sponsored health insurance plans, the ACA, and Medicare. Over […]
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The Clock Is Ticking on the 7 Million Uninsured with Behavioral Health Conditions
Ron Manderscheid, PhD Executive Director National Association of County Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Directors Now is the time to help the 7 million uninsured Americans with behavioral health conditions understand their health coverage. In a recent post, Hannah Sentenac discussed the challenges young adults face accessing mental healthcare. Because many Millennials are choosing job […]
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What to Do When You Can’t Afford Therapy
Kimberly Morrow, LCSW Practical advice for obtaining quality mental healthcare when money is tight Thanks to mental health parity, many more people have access to psychotherapy than in the past. But two great barriers to treatment remain. The first is shame, as the stigma of mental illness still prevents many from seeking professional help. The […]
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Live! How to Fix Our Mental Health Care System
Allen Doederlein President, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) On this Thursday, February 26, I’m excited to participate as a panel member in a mental health policy briefing, Fixing America’s Mental Healthcare System, in Washington, DC, hosted by The Hill. At this important event, we’ll discuss how our nation’s broken system impacts those with a […]
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Intimate Partner Violence Presents Special Mental Health Concerns
Research reveals there is a strong relationship between being a victim of intimate partner violence (IPV) – defined as physical, sexual or psychological harm and depressive disorders. This research conducted as part of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010 showed that experiencing IPV nearly doubled a woman’s risk for subsequently reporting symptoms of depression. […]
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Help Ensure Mental Health Services for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
Part 1 of the series on the special mental health needs of victims of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) explained the relationship between IPV, depression, and an increased risk of suicide. In Part 2 CFYM provides actionable steps readers can take to address the disparity of services. Robin Axelrod Sabag, LCSW, MFT Jewish Family & Children’s […]
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A Patient’s Guide to Taking Medical Time Off Work
Paul Pendler, Psy.D., ABPP Assistant Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences When mental health issues arise, all areas of a person’s life tend to suffer—work included. Under certain circumstances, people with mental health conditions may need to seek time off from employment in order to focus on recovery […]
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Does Collaborative Care Include Working with Faith-based Organizations?
Rev. Douglas Ronsheim, D.Min Executive Director, American Association of Pastoral Counselors For many decades, spirituality has been an integral aspect of substance abuse recovery. With the power of faith as part of the equation, 12-step programs have proved effective for millions of participants, saving lives and helping people recover from life-threatening addictions. In more recent […]
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How Can We Improve Emergency Department Psychiatric Care?
Scott Zeller, MD Chief of Psychiatric Emergency Services for the Alameda Health System “John,” a 28-year-old man, is brought to a small community hospital emergency department (ED) after difficulty at home; he is at the time of arrival yelling at his mother and pulling painfully at his hair. John’s mother, who lives in the suburbs of a […]
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Are There Alternatives to Emergency Departments when Facing a Psychiatric Emergency?
Robert Haggard, CRSS Recovery Support Specialist Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center, Skokie IL The answer is a resounding yes, there are alternatives to emergency departments (EDs) for psychiatric emergencies. Person-centric, community-based crisis interventions found outside of traditional emergency departments serve a population with much-need, save lives and money, and offer hope. The Turning Point […]
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The Hospital Failed My Father – And Our Family
by Jessica My father battled depression his entire life but two years ago he suffered a debilitating setback. My mother took him to the local hospital to get help. He stayed for a few days and did very well while he was there. He loved the staff and talked about them for days afterward. A […]
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Learning to Live with Bipolar Disorder
Caroline HeeJeon Gale I am person with bipolar disorder and a suicide attempt survivor. Bipolar disorder has affected my family and me in many hard ways, but it has also encouraged my family to express how much we mean to each other, and how much I mean to them. I would not have made it […]
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I Needed Services and Support; My Parents and Schools Came Through
By Elizabeth I started to suffer from anxiety and depression when I was in 7th grade, but by the time I got to high school, things were getting out of control. When I started going to see the adjustment counselor every, or every other class period to get support in managing my bad thoughts and […]
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Patient-Centered Care: Today’s Buzz Word or Opportunity for Meaningful Health Care Improvement?
Over the past several weeks, CFYM has exposed the problem of postpartum depression and offered solutions for improving the quality of maternal mental health care. This series, developed in collaboration with the National Network of Depression Centers, brought together the voices of women with lived experience, researchers, providers, advocates, and legislators to shine a light […]
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Who Is Making the Rules for Our Mental Health Care?
Tiffany Kaszuba, Vice President Cavarocchi Ruscio Dennis Associates Manager to the Coalition for Health Funding We advocate for our own medical care, we advocate to our senators and representatives for laws to improve mental health care, but are we reaching everyone who has a say in mental health care policy and delivery? In fact, most […]
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It’s Time to Stop Cutting Public Health Funding
Tiffany Kaszuba, Vice President Cavarocchi Ruscio Dennis Associates Manager to the Coalition for Health Funding CFYM continues the series on mental health funding with a look at how the sequestration is affecting access to care in local communities and shares ways your voice can make a difference. In our last post, we took note of […]
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What Will Help Faith Communities Address Mental Health and Erase Stigma?
Families for Depression Awareness for Care for Your Mind This post is another in the Care for Your Mind series on the role of faith, faith leaders, and faith communities in addressing mental health concerns. Spiritual leaders and faith communities may be where people first turn when they are grappling with a mental health issue. […]
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How Can Parents Help in Shared Decision Making?
Families for Depression Awareness for Care for Your Mind Your teenager has been diagnosed with a mood disorder and the clinician is talking with her or him about treatment. What is your role as a parent in the shared decision making model? How can you participate? At Families for Depression Awareness, we believe that parents […]
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Tardive Dyskinesia: A Personal Story About Self-Advocacy
Cariena Birchard I was diagnosed with Bipolar I, Anxiety with Panic Attacks, and Agoraphobia in 1994. I have a long history of medications working for a year or so, then suddenly stop working. Because of this, I have been on a laundry list of medications over the last twenty-three years. I have experienced my fair […]
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