Persons in the U.S. public mental health system with serious mental illness are dying 25 years earlier than the general population. Consumers, who have a dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse, on average, die nearly 32 years earlier than their fellow citizens. In the general...
Integration_MentalHealthPrimaryCareServices_8-1-14_FORMAT.pdf
Many CMHCs already possess the training and experience in the promotion of wellness, a key component in successful integrated systems. The assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders are understood from a mental health perspective. CMHCs are trained to assist clients towards achieving...
BehavioralHealthIntegrationWP_GOJMFINAL.pdf