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.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Women’s Mental Health: Into the Mainstream - Strategic Development of Mental Health Care for Women (UK)
A report (in Adobe Acrobat format) from the National Institute for Mental Health in England - "The needs of women are central to the government’s programme of reform and investment in public services and to our commitment to addressing discrimination and inequality. Modernising mental health services is one of our core national priorities. There are differences in the family and social context of women’s and men’s lives, the experience and impact of life events, the presentation and character of their mental ill health and consequently their care and treatment needs. These differences must be understood by policy makers and those planning and delivering services. Mental health care must be responsive to these differences..."
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A report (in Adobe Acrobat format) from the National Institute for Mental Health in England - "The needs of women are central to the government’s programme of reform and investment in public services and to our commitment to addressing discrimination and inequality. Modernising mental health services is one of our core national priorities. There are differences in the family and social context of women’s and men’s lives, the experience and impact of life events, the presentation and character of their mental ill health and consequently their care and treatment needs. These differences must be understood by policy makers and those planning and delivering services. Mental health care must be responsive to these differences..."
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 2002/2003 Annual Report
The CAMH annual report in Adobe Acrobat format - "After five exciting years, CAMH has an impressive list of achievements. While there is much more to do, we have made great strides in building an organization that is focused on the needs of our clients and stakeholders and on providing programs and services to improve the health of people and communities."
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The CAMH annual report in Adobe Acrobat format - "After five exciting years, CAMH has an impressive list of achievements. While there is much more to do, we have made great strides in building an organization that is focused on the needs of our clients and stakeholders and on providing programs and services to improve the health of people and communities."
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Psychology and the Prison System
Special section in the July APA Monitor. See especially Why we should push for mental health diversion, Youth programs cut crime, costs and Alternatives to incarceration.
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Special section in the July APA Monitor. See especially Why we should push for mental health diversion, Youth programs cut crime, costs and Alternatives to incarceration.
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Supportive Housing Training Series
HUD's SHP Training Series curriculum is now online - "The Supportive Housing Training Series currently includes eleven curricula providing best practices and guidance on supportive housing development, operation and services. Each curriculum provides a one-day training for enriching the skills of supportive housing developers and providers. The Supportive Housing Training Series has something for anyone who wants to improve his or her skills in supportive housing development, operation and services. These trainings address a wide array of issues—from housing financing and property management to program development and tenant/staff relationships. The series includes trainings that will introduce new staff to the issues they will encounter in supportive housing, as well as trainings aimed at a more experienced audience."
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HUD's SHP Training Series curriculum is now online - "The Supportive Housing Training Series currently includes eleven curricula providing best practices and guidance on supportive housing development, operation and services. Each curriculum provides a one-day training for enriching the skills of supportive housing developers and providers. The Supportive Housing Training Series has something for anyone who wants to improve his or her skills in supportive housing development, operation and services. These trainings address a wide array of issues—from housing financing and property management to program development and tenant/staff relationships. The series includes trainings that will introduce new staff to the issues they will encounter in supportive housing, as well as trainings aimed at a more experienced audience."
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The State of the Nation's Housing
A 44 page report (in Adobe Acrobat format) from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University - "Despite the 2001 recession and weak ensuing recovery, by most measures 2002 was the strongest year for housing on record. Residential investment, home sales, homeownership rates, aggregate home equity, and total mortgage debt all hit new highs last year. Anemic growth has nevertheless taken its toll, sending mortgage delinquency rates up while pushing rents in some areas down. When the economy regains momentum and the lingering effects of the recession subside, housing is well-positioned for another solid decade. Median incomes and wealth for all age groups are higher today than ten years ago. These gains, together with continued strong immigration, should lift household growth and housing investment above 1990s levels. Nevertheless, both low- and moderate-income households will continue to have difficulty finding affordable housing."
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A 44 page report (in Adobe Acrobat format) from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University - "Despite the 2001 recession and weak ensuing recovery, by most measures 2002 was the strongest year for housing on record. Residential investment, home sales, homeownership rates, aggregate home equity, and total mortgage debt all hit new highs last year. Anemic growth has nevertheless taken its toll, sending mortgage delinquency rates up while pushing rents in some areas down. When the economy regains momentum and the lingering effects of the recession subside, housing is well-positioned for another solid decade. Median incomes and wealth for all age groups are higher today than ten years ago. These gains, together with continued strong immigration, should lift household growth and housing investment above 1990s levels. Nevertheless, both low- and moderate-income households will continue to have difficulty finding affordable housing."
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Uninsured and vulnerable Broken system leaves many on the margins of health care (Massachusetts)
The first of a five part series last week in the Springfield Republican on trends in health insurance, Medicaid and reform efforts. See also Safety Net Struggles to Catch the Poor, Increase in Uninsured Fuels Emergency Crisis, Retiree Benefits Wither in Bad Economic Times, and Can a Cure be Found?
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The first of a five part series last week in the Springfield Republican on trends in health insurance, Medicaid and reform efforts. See also Safety Net Struggles to Catch the Poor, Increase in Uninsured Fuels Emergency Crisis, Retiree Benefits Wither in Bad Economic Times, and Can a Cure be Found?
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