PULSE EXECUTIVE EDITION is a free service of the Centre for Community Change International, selecting links to reports, articles, major news stories and Internet resources from CCCI's PULSE news service for leaders of mental health and consumer advocacy organizations. PULSE is researched, edited and designed by Bill Davis.
Wednesday, February 05, 2003
MEDLINE Abstracts- Cultural Competence
A collection of recent MEDLINE abstracts compiled by the editors at Medscape Psychiatry. [Viewing Medscape resources requires registration, which is free].
Child, Adolescent and Family Branch
This CMHS Program Spotlight on the Branch that "promotes and ensures that the mental health needs of children and their families are met within the context of community-based systems of care" includes links to related topic pages, publications, and Internet resources.OPEN MINDS Seminar 2003: Population-Based Clinical Resource Management
This page of information on the April 16 Open Minds Seminar in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania includes the seminar agenda and a link to an online registration form.FY 2004 Budget Fails to Prioritize Mental Health
An NMHA News Release - "In today’s uncertain times, Congress must act to preserve the Medicaid safety net and provide much needed increases for mental health funding. The National Mental Health Association is deeply concerned that the Administration’s budget for FY 2004 encourages states to cut benefits provided by Medicaid, while proposing virtually no increase in overall funding for community mental health programs under the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration."Kids With ADHD Suffer More Injuries
Health Scout News story at PsycPORT first, population-based comparison between kids with ADHD and their peers without the disorder, which appears in the February issue of Pediatrics.Coverage of State Budget Proposals for Health Programs
Roundup of recent coverage regarding state budget action affecting health programs at the always excellent Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report. States mentioned include Florida, Massacusetts, Missouri, New York and Ohio.