Like Minds, Like Mine TV Ad (Video, .WMV file)
The last of three TV Ads developed in New Zealand by the Link Minds, Like Mine programme. This highly successful anti discrimination programme has been very effective in presenting to the people of New Zealand how mental health problems affect many of our neighbors and friends.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
FDA Safety Labeling Changes: Celexa, Lexapro, Premarin, and Others
Medscape Medical News story - "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved revisions in April to drug safety labeling, informing healthcare professionals of the following changes: citalopram hydrobromide and escitalopram oxalate adversely interact with linezolid, 8% amino acid injection can cause aluminum toxicity in patients with impaired kidney function, and conjugated estrogens, alone or with medroxyprogesterone, are associated with malignant neoplasms..." [Viewing Medscape resources requires registration, which is free].
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Medscape Medical News story - "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved revisions in April to drug safety labeling, informing healthcare professionals of the following changes: citalopram hydrobromide and escitalopram oxalate adversely interact with linezolid, 8% amino acid injection can cause aluminum toxicity in patients with impaired kidney function, and conjugated estrogens, alone or with medroxyprogesterone, are associated with malignant neoplasms..." [Viewing Medscape resources requires registration, which is free].
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FY 2005 Budget Proposal: Overview and Briefing Charts
Adobe Acrobat document from the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured - "The overview and briefing charts present information on the President's FY 2005 budget proposal to Congress beginning with federal surplus/deficit spending historical data and a summary of the overall composition of the Administration's budget request. The charts then detail information on the President's funding proposals for major health programs. "
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Adobe Acrobat document from the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured - "The overview and briefing charts present information on the President's FY 2005 budget proposal to Congress beginning with federal surplus/deficit spending historical data and a summary of the overall composition of the Administration's budget request. The charts then detail information on the President's funding proposals for major health programs. "
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School-Based Mental Health Services
A report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (also available in Adobe Acrobat format) - "More than 20% of children and adolescents have mental health problems. Health care professionals for children and adolescents must educate key stakeholders about the extent of these problems and work together with them to increase access to mental health resources. School-based programs offer the promise of improving access to diagnosis of and treatment for the mental health problems of children and adolescents. Pediatric health care professionals, educators, and mental health specialists should work in collaboration to develop and implement effective school-based mental health services."
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A report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (also available in Adobe Acrobat format) - "More than 20% of children and adolescents have mental health problems. Health care professionals for children and adolescents must educate key stakeholders about the extent of these problems and work together with them to increase access to mental health resources. School-based programs offer the promise of improving access to diagnosis of and treatment for the mental health problems of children and adolescents. Pediatric health care professionals, educators, and mental health specialists should work in collaboration to develop and implement effective school-based mental health services."
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NAMI: Carol Carothers testimony
At the NAMI web site, the Statement of Carol Carothers of Augusta, Maine on behalf of NAMI before the Governmental Affairs Committee, United States Senate on Juvenile Detention Centers: Are They Warehousing Children with Mental Illnesses?
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At the NAMI web site, the Statement of Carol Carothers of Augusta, Maine on behalf of NAMI before the Governmental Affairs Committee, United States Senate on Juvenile Detention Centers: Are They Warehousing Children with Mental Illnesses?
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Judge Rules State May Not Defer Payment to Counties For Mental Health Costs of Disabled Children (California)
Metropolitan News-Enterprise story - " A decision this month by a Sacramento Superior Court judge could shift as much as $36 million in annual costs of mental health services for disabled students from Los Angeles County to the state, a county lawyer said yesterday. In a case brought by San Diego County, Judge Jeffrey L. Gunther ruled July 2 that the state’s policy of deferring reimbursement for services mandated under legislation adopted in 1984 and 1990 was unconstitutional. Article XIII A of the state Constitution, added by Proposition 13 in 1978, and Article XIII B, added by Proposition 4 the following year, limit property taxes and require the state to reimburse local governments for newly mandated programs and services."
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Metropolitan News-Enterprise story - " A decision this month by a Sacramento Superior Court judge could shift as much as $36 million in annual costs of mental health services for disabled students from Los Angeles County to the state, a county lawyer said yesterday. In a case brought by San Diego County, Judge Jeffrey L. Gunther ruled July 2 that the state’s policy of deferring reimbursement for services mandated under legislation adopted in 1984 and 1990 was unconstitutional. Article XIII A of the state Constitution, added by Proposition 13 in 1978, and Article XIII B, added by Proposition 4 the following year, limit property taxes and require the state to reimburse local governments for newly mandated programs and services."
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Suicide and Mental Health Association International Announces New Organization and Comprehensive Website
Press release at eMediaWire - "SMHAI, founded in February 2004, is dedicated to suicide and mental health related issues. Our main goal is to prevent suicidal behavior and to relieve its effects on all who maybe affected by it. We also promote and advocate education, awareness and treatment in regards to mental health. Our membership is comprised of and we provide this service to mental health professionals, public health professionals, researchers, medical doctors, crisis workers, volunteers, caretakers, suicide prevention and crisis intervention staff , school districts, suicide survivors, and others who may have a general interest..." See also the SMHAI web site.
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Press release at eMediaWire - "SMHAI, founded in February 2004, is dedicated to suicide and mental health related issues. Our main goal is to prevent suicidal behavior and to relieve its effects on all who maybe affected by it. We also promote and advocate education, awareness and treatment in regards to mental health. Our membership is comprised of and we provide this service to mental health professionals, public health professionals, researchers, medical doctors, crisis workers, volunteers, caretakers, suicide prevention and crisis intervention staff , school districts, suicide survivors, and others who may have a general interest..." See also the SMHAI web site.
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