Timothy A. Kelly
- Published in print:
- 2009
- Published Online:
- March 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780814748121
- eISBN:
- 9780814749104
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- NYU Press
- DOI:
- 10.18574/nyu/9780814748121.003.0009
- Subject:
- Psychology, Social Psychology
This book concludes with a postscript that presents two important sources of information for people with mental illness, both of which are web sites: the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services ...
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This book concludes with a postscript that presents two important sources of information for people with mental illness, both of which are web sites: the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (www.samhsa.gov) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (www.nami.org). SAMHSA is one of the country's two federal mental health agencies while NAMI is a leading mental health advocacy organization. The two sites contain information on mental disorders, the latest in treatment options, how to connect with others with similar needs, and books and articles on mental illness. The SAMHSA site has sections titled “Treatment Locators” and “Browse by Topic,” whereas the NAMI site has the subheadings “Inform Yourself” and “Find Support.”Less
This book concludes with a postscript that presents two important sources of information for people with mental illness, both of which are web sites: the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (www.samhsa.gov) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (www.nami.org). SAMHSA is one of the country's two federal mental health agencies while NAMI is a leading mental health advocacy organization. The two sites contain information on mental disorders, the latest in treatment options, how to connect with others with similar needs, and books and articles on mental illness. The SAMHSA site has sections titled “Treatment Locators” and “Browse by Topic,” whereas the NAMI site has the subheadings “Inform Yourself” and “Find Support.”
Timothy A. Kelly
- Published in print:
- 2009
- Published Online:
- March 2016
- ISBN:
- 9780814748121
- eISBN:
- 9780814749104
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- NYU Press
- DOI:
- 10.18574/nyu/9780814748121.003.0002
- Subject:
- Psychology, Social Psychology
This chapter discusses the importance of clinical outcome data in improving the quality of care for those struggling with serious mental illness so that they can have a life of recovery in their home ...
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This chapter discusses the importance of clinical outcome data in improving the quality of care for those struggling with serious mental illness so that they can have a life of recovery in their home community. It first provides an overview of clinical outcome data and clinical outcome research before emphasizing the importance of outcome-oriented and evidence-based practice in the field of mental health, along with the reasons why providers are reluctant to use outcome measures. It then evaluates Virginia's outcome-oriented pilot project called the Performance Outcomes Measurement System, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's national outcome measures for mental health services, and the New Freedom Commission on Mental Health's identification of major problems in the mental health service system and potential solutions. It concludes by presenting recommendations aimed at transforming America's mental health service system.Less
This chapter discusses the importance of clinical outcome data in improving the quality of care for those struggling with serious mental illness so that they can have a life of recovery in their home community. It first provides an overview of clinical outcome data and clinical outcome research before emphasizing the importance of outcome-oriented and evidence-based practice in the field of mental health, along with the reasons why providers are reluctant to use outcome measures. It then evaluates Virginia's outcome-oriented pilot project called the Performance Outcomes Measurement System, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's national outcome measures for mental health services, and the New Freedom Commission on Mental Health's identification of major problems in the mental health service system and potential solutions. It concludes by presenting recommendations aimed at transforming America's mental health service system.
