How common is mental illness? The answer depends on what you mean by “mental illness.” The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that 18.6% of adult Americans experienced mental illness in the last year (call this the “1-in-5 definition”). The rate for children is slightly higher, although the childhood statistics from NIMH refer to […]
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In the last few months, I’ve noticed that the women’s clothing departments in several mainstream clothing’s stores selling T-shirts with a slogan that decrees a certain activity is “cheaper than therapy”. I’ve personally seen yoga, running, gardening and wine all being advertising as a therapy substitute. It’s not only in the stores; as I […]
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Mental health is a topic no one in the workplace wants to talk about but no one can afford not to. Many companies lose revenue and productivity by not addressing mental health but the fear and shame surrounding the topic leads both employers and employees from speaking out about this very important issue. Mental […]
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For Mental Health Awareness Month, Resources to Recover kicks off its new Family Resource Collection with the one book that is indispensable to any family facing serious mental health concerns. Dr. Lloyd I. Sederer’s The Family Guide to Mental Health Care is a comprehensive guide to the identification, care and treatment of mental illness. There may […]
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Adolescents who identify as LGBTQ are known to face discrimination. Not only do they experience stigmatization and alienation from their peers but also can face similar attitudes at home. It is believed that experiences of discrimination may contribute to mental health issues in LGBTQ people. Research has found that those who identify as homosexual […]
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When living with a mental health condition, it can feel like your body and mind are out of your control. It’s nice to know that there is an aspect of your mental wellness that you have the opportunity to control every day. Healthy eating is the simplest way you can bring balance and wellness […]
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Psychotherapy, also known as “talk therapy,” has a mixed record of effectiveness in the treatment of serious mental illness. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is one form of psychotherapy for which there is a substantial evidence base, especially when offered in conjunction with other treatments, such as psychopharma-cology. Another emerging best practice with a growing evidence base […]
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This Thursday night in Stamford, CT, our affiliate organization Laurel House is hosting a talk on childhood and adolescent anxiety by Eli Lebowitz, PhD, of the Yale Child Study Center. Dr. Lebowitz is co-author of the book “Treating Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety: A Guide for Caregivers” and originator of the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions […]
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Building on last week’s post for National Recovery Month, I would like to draw your attention to an important yet frequently overlooked and under-appreciated aspect of mental health care: rehabilitation services. Of the three basic components of public mental health systems – prevention, treatment and rehabilitation – rehabilitation is the one most closely linked to […]
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Update: Much has changed since Robin Williams’ death in 2014. New information has been released regarding the circumstances of his reported suicide. There have also been changes in the family situation Jay describes in the post from August 13, 2014. For a happier, more positive continuation of this story, read Jay’s most recent post […]
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Yesterday, a reader of my blog, asked a question in the comments section about environmental triggers in schizophrenia. The short answer I wrote in reply was “Trauma, stress, use of marijuana and other psychoactive substances are thought to be common triggers of psychotic symptoms.” I did a little poking around today and found this story […]
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Wyoming
Only 45.5% of adults with mental illness in Wyoming receive any form of treatment from either the public system or private providers (according to SAMHSA). The remaining 55.5% receive no mental health treatment. According to Mental Health America, Wyoming is ranked 29 out of the 50 states and Washington D.C. for providing access to mental health services.
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Wisconsin
Our Directory of Family-Endorsed Providers features multiple mental health resources in the state of Wisconsin. All of the Wisconsin providers listed below have been recommended by a family member of a person who has used their services and have been carefully vetted by our Advisory Group.
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West Virginia
Public mental health services in West Virginia are administered and provided by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources–Bureau of Behavioral Health and Health Facilities. Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by the Division on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
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Washington
Public mental health and substance use services in Washington are administered and provided by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services–Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (BHA).
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Virginia
Public mental health services in Virginia are administered and provided by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services-Office of Mental Health (OMH). Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services-Office of Substance Abuse Services (OSAS).
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Vermont
Public mental health services in Vermont are administered and provided by the Vermont Agency of Human Services–Department of Mental Health. Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by Vermont Department of Health–Alcohol and Drugs Services.
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Utah
Public mental health and substance use services in Utah are administered and provided by the Utah Department of Human Services–Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
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Tennessee
Public mental health and substance use and addiction treatment services in Tennessee are administered and provided by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
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Texas
Public mental health and substance use services in Texas are administered and provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services–Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division.
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South Dakota
Public mental health and substance use services in South Dakota are administered and provided by the South Dakota Department of Social Services-Behavioral Health Services Division.
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South Carolina
Public mental health in South Carolina are administered and provided by the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Substance use and addiction services are administered and provided by the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services.
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Rhode Island
Public mental health and addiction services in Rhode Island are administered and provided by The Division of Behavioral Healthcare Services.
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Pennsylvania
Public mental health services in Pennsylvania are administered and provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services–Mental Health Services. Substance use and addiction treatment services in Pennsylvania are overseen on the county level by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services–Substance Abuse Services.
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Oregon
Public mental health and substance use services in Oregon are administered and provided by the Oregon Health Authority–Addiction and Mental Health Services.
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Ohio
Public mental health and substance use services in Ohio are administered and provided by Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS).
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Oklahoma
Public mental health and substance use services in Oklahoma are administered and provided by the Oklahoma Department for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS).
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North Dakota
Public mental health and substance use services in North Dakota are administered and provided by the North Dakota Department of Human Services–Behavioral Health Services.
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North Carolina
Public mental health and substance use services in North Carolina are administered and provided by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services–Mental Health, Development Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services.
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New York
Public mental health and addiction services in New York are administered and provided by the Office of Mental Health. Only 40.1% of adults with mental illness in New York receive any form of treatment from either the public system or private providers (according to SAMHSA). The renaming 59.9% received no mental health treatment. According to Mental Health America, New York is ranked 12 out of the 50 states and Washington D.C. for providing access to mental health services.
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New Mexico
Public mental health and substance use services in New Mexico are administered and provided by the Human Service Department–Behavioral Health Services Division (BHSD).
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New Jersey
Public mental health and addiction services in New Jersey are administered and provided by the Department of Human Services–Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Only 41.8% of adults with mental illness in New Jersey receive any form of treatment from either the public system or private providers (according to SAMHSA). The renaming 58.2% received no mental health treatment. According to Mental Health America, New Jersey is ranked 6 out of the 50 states and Washington D.C. for providing access to mental health services.
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New Hampshire
Public mental health services in New Hampshire are administered and provided by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services–Bureau of Behavioral Health. Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services.
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Nevada
Public mental health services in Nevada are administered and provided by the State of Nevada Division of Mental Health & Developmental Services. Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health–Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Agency (SAPTA).
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Nebraska
Public mental health and substance use services in Nebraska are administered and provided by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services–Division of Behavioral Health Services.
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Montana
Public mental health and substance use services in Montana are administered and provided by the Department of Public Health and Human Services–Addictive and Mental Disorders Division.
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Missouri
Public mental health and substance use services in Missouri are administered and provided by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
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Mississippi
Public mental health services in Mississippi are administered and provided by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Services.
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Minnesota
Public mental health and substance use services in Minnesota are administered and provided by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
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Michigan
Public mental health and substance use services in Michigan are administered and provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services–Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability.
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Massachusetts
Public mental health services in Massachusetts are administered and provided by the Department of Mental Health. Substance use and addiction treatment services in Massachusetts are overseen by a separate agency, the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services.
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Maryland
Public mental health and addiction services in Maryland are administered and provided by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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Maine
Public mental health and substance abuse services in Maine are administered and provided by the Maine Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services.
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Louisiana
Public mental health services in Louisiana are administered and provided by the Louisiana Department of Health–Office of Behavioral Health–Mental Health Services. Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by Office of Behavioral Health–Addiction Disorders Services.
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Kentucky
Public mental health services in Kentucky are administered and provided by the Kentucky Cabinet of Health and Family Services–Division of Behavioral Health. Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by the Office of Drug Control Policy.
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Kansas
Public mental health services in Kansas are administered and provided by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services–Kansas Behavioral Health Services. Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by Kansas Substance Use Treatment Services.
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Iowa
Public mental health services in Iowa are administered and provided by the Iowa Department for Human Services–Division of Mental Health and Disability Services. Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by the Iowa Department of Public Health–Bureau Substance Abuse.
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Indiana
Public mental health and substance services in Indiana are administered and provided by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA).
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Illinois
Public mental health services in Illinois are administered and provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services–Division of Mental Health (DMH). Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by the Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (DASA).
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Idaho
Public mental health services in Idaho are administered and provided by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare–Mental Health Services. Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by the Substance Use Disorder Services Program.
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Hawaii
Public mental health services in Hawaii are administered and provided by the State of Hawaii Department of Health–Adult Mental Health Division. Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division.
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Georgia
Public mental health services in Georgia are administered and provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities–Division of Behavioral Health. Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by the Office of Addictive Diseases.
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Florida
Public mental health and substance use services in Florida are administered and provided by the The Florida Department of Children and Families–Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program (SAMH).
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Delaware
Public mental health and addiction services in Delaware are administered and provided by the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
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Connecticut
Public mental health and addiction services in Connecticut are administered and provided by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Only 47.5% of adults with mental illness in Connecticut receive any form of treatment from either the public system or private providers (according to SAMHSA). The renaming 52.5% received no mental health treatment. According to Mental Health America, Connecticut is ranked 1 out of 50 states and Washington D.C. for providing access to mental health services.
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Colorado
Public mental health and substance use services in Colorado are administered and provided by the Colorado Department of Human Services-Colorado Office of Behavioral Health.
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California
Public mental health services in California are administered and provided by the California Department of Health Care Services–Mental Health Services Division (MHSD). Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by Substance Use Disorder Services (SUD).
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Arkansas
Public mental health and substance use services in Arkansas are administered and provided by the Arkansas Department of Human Services–Division of Behavioral Health Services.
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Alaska
Public mental health and substance use services in Alaska are administered and provided by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services–Division of Behavioral Health.
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Alabama
Public mental health services in Alabama are administered and provided by the Alabama Department of Mental Health. Substance use and addiction treatment services are overseen by the Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
