by Cristy Park | Mar 30, 2020 | Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation, Archives, Mental Health, PAIMI Council
Ask any mental health professional the standard for a 72-hour hold and the answer is overwhelmingly, “danger to self or others.” I have tested this many times by asking a wide variety of mental health professionals during various presentations across the State. The...
by Kris Stewart | Sep 25, 2019 | Archives, Featured, Mental Health, PAIMI Council
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Despite science supporting a neurobiological basis for mental illness, suicide is still shrouded by stigma. It’s a taboo subject – the prevailing attitude still seems to be that death by suicide is...
by Kerri Michael | Sep 18, 2019 | Access, Archives, Featured, Mental Health
For the 6th year in a row, Mental Health America (MHA) released its annual State of Mental Health Report, which ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on several mental health and access measures. The report also takes a look back on the trends of the...
by Kerri Michael | Sep 17, 2019 | Archives, Mental Health, Resources
“Mad in America” is a webzine that provides news, research, and a forum for discussion about the existing paradigm of psychiatric care. The topic of psychiatry is viewed through a social justice lens. The site advocates a focus on more psychosocial...
by Susan Pierce | Nov 13, 2018 | Healthcare, Mental Health, News, Public Policy
Disability Rights Arkansas, in concert with the Arkansas State Independent Living Council and Partners for Inclusive Communities, submitted public comments last week regarding the Provider-Led Arkansas Shared Savings Entity (PASSE) Program- 1915(b) and (c) Waivers and...
