Webhealth
Webhealth has been specifically developed to provide access for people to
connect with Health and Social Services. This web-based approach builds on
the strengths of people and families to determine their support needs. Within the Webhealth website is Linkage. Linkage is a
partnership between an NGO, Pathways; primary health care, Pinnacle; and a
secondary provider/hospital, Health Waikato. It offers early intervention
services with a “one stop shop” in central Hamilton and New Plymouth.
Thursday, June 26, 2003
From the Kaiser Family Foundation, a "chartbook" (in Adobe Acrobat format) "intended to serve as a quick reference on racial/ethnic disparities in health, health insurance coverage, and health care access and quality. The document highlights the best available data and research, providing a selective review of the literature. Section One gives an overview of the demographic characteristics of the U.S. population. Section Two presents measures of health status. Section Three profiles patterns of health insurance coverage. Section Four describes findings on access to primary and preventive care. Section Five documents findings on the use of specialty care for heart disease, cancer, asthma, and HIV/AIDS. Whenever possible, data are stratified by both race/ethnicity and by a measure of socioeconomic status."
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Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health review of recent research, including sections on Psychosocial Interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy and Self Help. References are included. [Viewing Medscape resources requires registration, which is free].
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Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health article - "Bipolar disorder affects persons of all ages (approximately 1% to 2% of the population), and one study revealed the highest prevalence of the disorder in the 18- to 24-year age group. Although a clear picture of the exact prevalence of bipolar disorder among older adults is still lacking, there is a growing awareness of bipolar disorder in this population due to changes in national demographics as well as developing sophistication in the treatment of bipolar illness." [Viewing Medscape resources requires registration, which is free].
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SAMHSA press release - "Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Administrator Charles G. Curie today announced that A. Kathryn Power will be the new director of SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services. SAMHSA, a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is dedicated to providing prevention and treatment services that build resilience and facilitate recovery from substance abuse and mental illness. In her new position, Ms. Power will oversee SAMHSA’s mental health activities."
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