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05/22/14: Join the White House Call on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

 

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Join the White House Call on the `

Thursday, May 22, 2014 | 12–1 p.m. Eastern Time

Call-in Number: (888) 282-0413 | Participant Code: 3906491

In commemoration of National Mental Health Awareness Month, please join senior leaders from the White House, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and the U.S. Department of the Treasury for an important call to discuss the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA).

The call will allow for participants to ask questions of HHS, DOL, and Treasury staff during this discussion.

RSVP for the Call
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CALL FOR PAPERS: 19th Annual LGBT Psychotherapy Conference

CALL FOR PAPERS

 

19th Annual LGBT Psychotherapy Conference

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Great news!!! We are proud to announce that our annual psychotherapy conference will be hosted by Antioch University Los Angeles (AULA) and the LGBT Specialization in Clinical Psychology on November 2, 2014.

We are simplifying the workshop submission process. Below is a link to the downloadable application form. We are asking that you submit a short “concept” application to help us create an exciting program. Once these are reviewed and accepted, then presenters will be asked to complete the longer APA certified application. We are asking for your concept applications immediately; but then you will have a month to complete the full application. So put on your thinking caps and submit a “concept” for workshop.

Persons who are selected to present at the Conference will receive significant benefits including: half-off full membership rate in LAGPA (a $60 saving), reduced admission to the Conference (a $120 saving), and can have his or her business card printed in the Conference Program besides appearing on our website and newsletter for one year.

Save the Date:  November 2, 2014.

Workshop Concept Applications (“Call for Papers”) due: May 15, 2014

Download Concept Application here: http://www.lagpa.org/conference/2014/papers-presenters.pdf

 

Please consider sponsoring or advertising in the Conference.  More than 100 professionals attend.  What better way to reach this targeted audience than to sponsor or advertise?  Here are the appropriate forms.

Download Sponsorship form:  http://www.lagpa.org/conference/2014/Form-Sponsorship.pdf

Download Advertising form:  http://www.lagpa.org/conference/2014/Form-Advertisement.pdf

 

Chuck Stewart, Ph.D.
LAGPA Executive Director
LAGPA
P.O. Box 34142
Los Angeles, CA  90034
310-838-6247 (f)
lagpa@sbcglobal.net
http://www.lagpa.org

Direct contact to Chuck Stewart
3722 Bagley Ave. #19
Los Angeles, CA  90034
310-838-6247 (voice and fax)
ckstewar@sbcglobal.net
http://www.ChuckStewartPhD.net

Announcements can be placed at our Facebook forum:
Please visit:  http://on.fb.me/lagpa or search for “LAGPA” in Facebook

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04/08/14: PREVENTION OF SUICIDE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH AND PRACTICE

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Written by Susan Forrest

on April 4, 2014

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Medicare Physician Payment Bill Includes Two Mental Health Provisions

Medicare Physician Payment Bill Includes Two Mental Health Provisions

Last night, the U.S. Senate passed HR 4302, the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) extension. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week and now goes to President Obama for his signature. HR 4302 includes two provisions that are relevant to people living with mental illness and their families.

First, the bill includes the Excellence in Mental Health Act demonstration project. This eight (8) state pilot is critical to modernizing publicly funded mental health services to align with evidence-based practices and to streamline Medicaid funding. The eight states selected will receive planning grants and Medicaid funding to provide comprehensive community-based mental health services and supports, including integrated mental health and primary care treatment. Community mental health programs participating in this program will be required to provide a broad range of services, including 24-hour mobile crisis teams, crisis stabilization services, outpatient mental health and substance use services, peer and family supports, and intensive, community-based services for veterans.

Second, HR 4302 includes authority for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to undertake a new pilot program for states to establish and expand “Assisted Outpatient Treatment” (AOT) programs. This program applies to individuals living with serious mental illness who are not participating in treatment and experience serious adverse consequences such as repeated hospitalizations, homelessness or incarceration. States that choose to apply for funding appropriated for this program will be required to gather outcomes data on the effectiveness of the program, including its impact on reducing negative outcomes.

HR 4302 can be accessed here. The Excellence in Mental Health Act demonstration project can be found in Section 223 and the Assisted Outpatient Treatment demonstration program in Section 224.

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Online Support Group needs facilitator (LCSW or Psychologist)

Hello Colleagues,

Is anyone interested and/or do you know someone who may be interested in conducting this group for the Laurel Foundation?  a licensed Psychologist would be ok for them as well.

PS:  Even though the position is unpaid, remember it is only one day a month

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We are in need of a California licensed Social Worker, who can volunteer their time once a month (day is flexible) from 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM to facilitate a video online support group.  The group is composed of five English-speaking mothers who are either HIV+ or have children who are HIV+.

We are looking for a commitment of one year.  So there would be 12 sessions (summer months and in December we usually do not have a session due to holidays etc.). The Laurel Foundation will do all the backend work (make sure all parents are reminded of the call) and be on call should any issues (technical or otherwise) arise.

Please have anyone who is interested contact Cheria Young (The Laurel Foundation’s Associate Director) at CYoung@Laurel-Foundation.org or call the office at 626-683-0800.

 

Thank you.

Margot Anderson

Founder / CEO

HIV/AIDS changes lives. So does The Laurel Foundation.

The Laurel Foundation

75 South Grand Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91105

Tel.  (626) 683-0800

Fax.  (626) 683-0890

MAnderson@Laurel-Foundation.org

http://www.Laurel-Foundation.org

 

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05/22/14: Coping With Hope “The HIV Care Continuum” SAVE THE DATE

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02/28/14: Mental Health Consortium meeting

On behalf of Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano, I would like to invite you to the upcoming Mental Health Consortium meeting that will be taking place on Friday, March 28, 2014 from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM in Duarte, C

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A. The Mental Health Consortium, is a group of local mental health professionals and advocates within the Congresswoman’s District and Los Angeles area, who work together to advise on issues related to mental health and policy. The MHC is a critical component to Congresswoman Napolitano’s work in addressing the issue of mental health and helping to rid stigma. Below is the flyer with the event details.

To RSVP, please contact Perla H. Trumkul at perla.hernandez@mail.house.gov no later than Monday, March 17, 2014.

Have a wonderful day!

Thank you,

Ane Romero

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04/23/14-04/24/14: the 14th Annual Behavioral Health Information Management Conference and Exposition

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For every five registrations paid by the same organization, an additional registration will be given complimentary to that organization. Please contact the CiMH conference department after you have registered atconferences@cimh.org
Learn from presentations that address:

  • Implementing health information technology to address the opportunitiesand challenges of health care reform.
  • Expanding electronic health information exchange to support care coordination across physical and behavioral health care, social services and criminal justice systems.
  • Innovative mobile applications and other types of technologies to enhance consumer recovery and wellness.
  • Updates on national and statewide policy developments guiding the use of electronic health record systems and health information exchange.
  • New technology and policy solutions to address privacy and security concerns in an increasingly complex health care environment.
  • Organizational examples of how to use electronic data effectively for decision support and quality improvement.

Participate in discussions and network with your colleagues!

Meet the major software companies serving mental health, alcohol, and other drug programs and evaluate their products – all in one exhibit hall!

 

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05/03/14: Pasadena Mental Health Day “Healthy Minds, Healthy Families”

Pasadena Mental Health Day 2014

“Healthy Minds, Healthy Families”

Saturday, May 3, 2014

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Pasadena’s 4th Annual city-wide free event to promote mental health awareness

 

Mental Health Day occurs annually in May during National Mental Health Awareness Month, to address the mental health needs of Pasadena residents, which is fundamental to creating a healthy community. The event educates the public and raises awareness about mental health and mental illness with activities for seniors, adults, youth, children and families.                        

                                    Presented by

Pasadena Mental Health Advisory Committee

 

For more information visit our website

contact Dr. Jennifer Pruitt, Chair
email: jennifer.pruitt@soultenders.com

 

 

Activities Include

  • Stress management & PTSD workshops
  • ŸWorkshops for teachers on how to manage mental health concerns in the classroom

 
  • Children’s programming and anti-bullying workshops
  • Workshops for parents
  • ŸWorkshops on Trauma and addiction
  • Workshops on suicide prevention
  • ŸArts & crafts
  • ŸRaffles
  • ŸVendors

 

 

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Act before 03/07/14 to Prevent Restrictions on Psychiatric Medications in Medicare!

Act Now to Prevent Restrictions on Psychiatric Medications in Medicare!

 

 

Take Action!
 
 

The Federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a rule to restrict access to anti-depressant and anti-psychotic medications in the Medicare Part D program.

Historically, Medicare Part D Plans have been required to include on their preferred drug lists all or substantially all psychiatric medications in recognition that personal choice and clinical judgment are critically important in decisions about these medications.   The proposed rule would restrict the availability of anti-depressant medications in 2015 and restrict the availability of anti-psychotic medications in 2016.

NAMI has long supported preserving open access to all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications in the Medicare Part D program. Restricting access to psychiatric medications can be extremely harmful for individuals living with serious mental illness, including increased hospitalizations and other negative consequences.  At a time when national attention is focused on improving mental health care, a rule restricting access to psychiatric medications does not make sense.

Final comments on the proposed rule are due to CMS by March 7, 2014.   NAMI will circulate sample comments prior to that date.

Click on the Take Action link above to send a letter to your U.S. Representative and Senators and ask them to communicate with CMS that they oppose implementation of this proposed rule.

Thank you for your advocacy!

 

 

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