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Forced outpatient psychiatric treatment has a history as old as the nation. At a New York City conference, Dr. Paul Applebaum traced that history, and introduced some of the complex ethical and policy issues associated with it. Watch his presentation here.
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A New York judge ruled that adult homes are unacceptable when it comes to finding the least restrictive housing for people with a mental illness. Within four years all current residents must be afforded a placement . . . Full Story
Continuing their efforts to end discrimination in Medicare coverage for mental health, Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Olympia Snowe (R-MAINE) introduced a bill (S 3028) to end the 190-day lifetime cap on psychiatric hospitalization. . . Full Story
Advancing the conversation about revising the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, DSM-V, On the Media's Brooke Gladstone. . . Full Story
April 6: Applications due for Psychiatric Services Achievement Awards
by American Psychiatric Association
April 8: Webinar (free): Shared Decision Making
by SAMHSA
April 20: Comments due on DSM-V
by American Psychiatric Association
May 3: Comments on parity regulations due before May 3
by Department of Health and Human Services
Whistleblower says Prop 63 not working in Cal.
by Rose King
From community mental health to substance abuse treatment: bridging treatment cultures
by David Moltz
Requiem for Rene: a suicide lament
by Judge Matthew D'Emic
Principled Leadership by Bill Anthony and Kevin Huckshorn
by Richard Van Horn
Treating Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders: An Evidence-Based Guide, Ed. by Christine A. Courtois, Julian D. Ford
by Kristina Muenzenmaier, MD
My Son's Name Was Fred, by Gwill Linderme York Newman
by Vi Orr
Making a difference: "The Soloist" and Steve Lopez
by Arlene Notoro Morgan