{"title":"Michigan establishes training center for children BH providers","authors":"Valerie A. Canady","doi":"10.1002/mhw.34438","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34438","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Observing a goal to build workforce capacity by improving access to training for Michigan behavioral health providers, the state Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has partnered with a national consulting group to establish a center for thousands of mental health service providers operating through community mental health service programs and prepaid inpatient health plans in Michigan.</p>","PeriodicalId":100916,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Weekly","volume":"35 18","pages":"6-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143901017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hawaiian island loses its only mental health counselor — again","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/mhw.34440","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34440","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lana‘i residents on the Hawaiian island with severe psychiatric conditions lost crucial support this month when the only on-island employee of the state agency charged with their care resigned, citing a lack of resources to carry out her duties <i>Honolulu Civil Beat</i> reported April 24. The departure of case manager Kori Kuaana leaves no full-time staff physically on Lana‘i within the Hawai‘i Health Department's Adult Mental Health Division to help patients with diagnoses that range from depression to schizoaffective disorder manage their symptoms in between their monthly visits from a Maui-based nurse and quarterly visits from a Maui-based psychiatrist.</p>","PeriodicalId":100916,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Weekly","volume":"35 18","pages":"8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143900949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Coming Up…","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/mhw.34441","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34441","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Mental Health America</b> is holding its annual conference, “Turn Awareness into Action,” <b>Oct 16–17</b> in <b>Washington, D.C.</b> For more information, visit https://mhanational.org/conference.</p>","PeriodicalId":100916,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Weekly","volume":"35 18","pages":"8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143900950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Seminar: Cultivating workplace culture for emerging staff","authors":"Valerie A. Canady","doi":"10.1002/mhw.34436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34436","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Fostering a workplace culture that resonates with the next generation through meaningful engagement, support and growth opportunities is essential to motivating and retaining staff, according to presenters last month during a session hosted by The Alliance for Rights and Recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":100916,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Weekly","volume":"35 18","pages":"3-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143900947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New York advocates support MH bill for state troopers","authors":"Valerie A. Canady","doi":"10.1002/mhw.34428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34428","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Following a series of high-profile dangerous incidents involving its members, the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association on April 23 called on Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers to pass legislation mandating the creation of a state police critical incident leave policy to help troopers cope with the extreme stress and trauma these interactions can cause, according to a news release.</p>","PeriodicalId":100916,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Weekly","volume":"35 17","pages":"6-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Medicaid work mandate back on table despite scant evidence in support","authors":"Gary Enos","doi":"10.1002/mhw.34425","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34425","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Fueled in part by a receptive administration in Washington, some states are again pursuing an effort to enact work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries, despite strong evidence that these mandates do little to increase employment while exacerbating some clients' mental health and other struggles.</p>","PeriodicalId":100916,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Weekly","volume":"35 17","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Coming Up…","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/mhw.34432","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34432","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The <b>National Council for Mental Wellbeing</b> will hold its annual NATCON 25, <b>May 5–7</b> in <b>Philadelphia</b>. For more information, visit https://www.xpressreg.net/register/NATC0525/landing.asp?_gl=1*9i0qiz*_gcl_au*MTAzOTQwMjA5OS4xNzI5NjE5Nzkx*_ga*NTEzMzI1NzkyLjE3Mjk2MTk3OTE.*_ga_2F00SBS511*MTczMjIxMTQyMS4yLjAuMTczMjIxMTQyMS42MC4wLjA.</p>","PeriodicalId":100916,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Weekly","volume":"35 17","pages":"8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"State reps., advocates hope Illinois can provide $23.5 million for college MH services","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/mhw.34430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34430","url":null,"abstract":"<p>State lawmakers and advocates argue Illinois needs to provide more funding for mental health services on college campuses, Illinois 25 News reported April 15. Many argue the state is falling short on a promise the Pritzker administration made to improve accessibility to care. The Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act was passed in 2019 to enhance mental health support at Illinois public colleges and universities. However, the bill was signed into law without funding necessary to implement it. Lawmakers approved $9 million for the program in 2023 and $13 million last year. Yet, the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability said Illinois needs $23.5 million to fully fund these services. Student advocates said too many young people are facing silent battles alone while they try to take on the heavy workload of college. Student advocate Hassan Hillard from Illinois State University said he was grateful to have mental health services available, but lawmakers need to provide additional funding to ensure every student has access. Gov. JB Pritzker introduced a $55.2 billion spending plan in February, but he warned lawmakers that they will need to make tough decisions about cutting spending. Lawmakers will spend the final weeks of session working on their Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal.</p>","PeriodicalId":100916,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Weekly","volume":"35 17","pages":"7-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Report: New practice designation for emergency psychiatry","authors":"Valerie A. Canady","doi":"10.1002/mhw.34426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34426","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Emergency psychiatry is gaining recognition with the approval of a focused practice designation by the American Board of Medical Specialties, according to a report published April 21 in <i>Psychiatric Times</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":100916,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Weekly","volume":"35 17","pages":"3-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In Case You Haven't Heard…","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/mhw.34433","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.34433","url":null,"abstract":"<p>New research has found that smartphones may boost kids' mental health and social ties, <i>The Hill</i> reported April 17. Leading up to the study, researchers from the University of South Florida expected to find negative outcomes tied to smartphone use among children. Instead, they found the devices may not be as damaging to kids' mental health as some believe and could, in fact, be beneficial. Researchers surveyed approximately 1,500 middle school students, ages 11 to 13, asking about their digital use and lives, self-esteem and whether they dealt with anxiety or depression. Children with smartphones said they were more likely to spend time with friends in person and had higher self-esteem. They were also less likely to say they felt depressed — 80% of smartphone owners said they weren't depressed, compared to just 69% of non-owners, according to the data. Researchers also acknowledged that certain activities, particularly posting on social media, were tied to increased anxiety and depression in some children. Researchers said it's not just about how much screen time kids are getting — it's about what they're doing on their phones and how those interactions affect them.</p>","PeriodicalId":100916,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Weekly","volume":"35 17","pages":"8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}