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Wellbeing Wednesdays #15: Profiles in Mental Health Courage with Patrick J. KennedyJul 1, 2024
On Wednesday, June 12, we spoke with former congressman and mental health advocate Patrick J. Kennedy about his new book, “Profiles in Mental Health Courage,” and the role resiliency plays in overcoming mental health and substance use challenges. Here’s a sneak peek: On speaking up about mental health issues:…
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For Staff, by Staff: Inclusivity Through Community BuildingJun 13, 2024
Fostering a sense of belonging, inclusivity and diversity is a priority for the National Council and a foundational component of our culture.
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Rethinking Return to Use: New SUD ResourcesApr 4, 2024
Our new SUD resources, Demystifying Relapse papers, seek to shift the conversation around substance use recurrence and treatment.
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Four Reasons to Attend NatCon24Apr 4, 2024
To help you determine if you should attend NatCon24 — our conference in St. Louis from April 15-17 — here are four things to consider.
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Meet Me in St. LouisMar 19, 2024
I will join thousands of National Council for Mental Wellbeing members and many others throughout our field at NatCon24 in St. Louis.
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Lessons to Accelerate MOUD Prescribing Among Behavioral Healthcare ProvidersMar 13, 2024
Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) stands at the forefront of effective interventions for combating the opioid crisis. Despite the consensus on their importance, medications remain underused, presenting a significant gap in the standard services available to treat individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Buprenorphine, methadone…
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Partner Perspectives: David Swann, MTM ServicesMar 12, 2024
The National Council sat down with MTM Services senior integrated healthcare consultant David Swann, to take a look back at 2023. What’s one thing in the mental health and substance use field that you think deserved more attention in 2023? With many organizations becoming Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs)…
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AI and Behavioral Health: The Future Is HereMar 12, 2024
AI may be relatively new, but it already is having a dramatic impact on the delivery of care for some National Council for Mental Wellbeing members.
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Taking Steps to Improve Health Equity and InclusionMar 1, 2024
We all deserve access to care, but health equity simply doesn’t exist for everyone.
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Transforming Behavioral Health Services for Black and African American CommunitiesFeb 29, 2024
Eliminating disparities and promoting health equity is central to increasing access to care for all.
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