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Ohio’s Opiate EpidemicMay 18th, 2011March 2011Ohio’s Opiate EpidemicIn Ohio, our opiate problem has reached epidemic proportions. Based on annual averages, four people died in Ohio died today from accidental overdose. That estimate will be the same again for tomorrow and the day after that and the day after that. If this epidemic is not addressed individuals throughout Ohio will continue to die needlessly. (more…) Youth and Young Adults in TransitionMay 18th, 2011February 2011Youth and Young Adults in TransitionTransitioning from adolescence to adulthood is challenging. This transition can mean many things to many people leaving home, going to school or work, buying a house or starting a family. These transitions aren’t easy in the best of circumstances. And for individuals with serious mental health conditions or addictions, this transition can be even more challenging. The “transitional age” is defined differently by many groups and can range anywhere from 14 years old to 29 years old. It is during these years that individuals, receiving public services and supports, make the transitions from adolescence Treatment Works… People Recover… The FactsJanuary 31st, 2011
Download: January 2011 One Pager …2 out of 3 Ohioans state that they are impacted by a friend or family member with an addiction and/or mental illness… And many more facts… Behavioral Health Care IS Health CareNovember 1st, 2010Vol. Six, Issue XI Download: November 2010 One Pager You may have heard the slogan or seen on a bandaid that “Behavioral Health Care IS Health Care,” but what does that mean? It means that individuals with mental illness and/or addiction diseases need holistic care to recover and stay well in the community. Behavioral health is no different than physical health since a person cannot have one without the other. Recognition of a mind-body connection, just as there is a nutrition-body connection, seems to be dawning. Yet from a public policy standpoint, the physical health care system and the behavioral health system are… The Time is RightOctober 1st, 2010Vol. Six, Issue X Download: October 2010 One Pager Twenty two years ago, Ohio made history by passing the Mental Health Act of 1988 and a year later, HB 317 which created an alcohol and drug addiction system. Together these Acts fundamentally changed the structure and function of Ohio’s Community Behavioral Health System. Because of these Acts, Ohio has been nationally recognized as a leader in the behavioral health field. The primary reason for this national recognition was… The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Ohio SeniorsSeptember 1st, 2010Vol. Six, Issue IX Download: September 2010 One Pager Change can be scary, and for many seniors the Affordable Care Act or “health care reform” has been the subject of rumors and mis-information. In reality, Ohio and the nation will not know how some provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will affect seniors and their health care coverage for some time, but some facts are known… Treatment + Recovery Supports = A Healthy OhioJuly 1st, 2010
Vol. Six, Issue VII Download: July 2010 One Pager The recovery processes for individuals with mental illnesses and addictions are complex. The process usually begins with treatment services. Treatment services for mental illnesses and addictions occur in the forms of counseling, psychotherapy, and medication management in both in-patient and out-patient settings. Treatment can vary based upon… Peer Supports: A Helping HandJune 14th, 2010Vol. Six, Issue VI Download: June 2010 One Pager Each of us knows the feeling of needing someone to turn to for help or advice. Often, we look to those who have been down that same road we are currently traveling. They are the ones best able to relate. For those who suffer from mental illness, this need is… Aging, Behavioral Health, and Chronic DiseaseMay 1st, 2010
Download: May 2010 One Pager The baby boomers are aging and bringing a host of behavioral and physical health problems with them. All human beings experience changes in their bodies as they age, caused by the effects of heredity, environment, cultural influences, diet, exercise, leisure choices, past illnesses, and other factors. The effects of substance abuse and mental |
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