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Mental Health Care
Mental Health Care Monday, June 8, 2009
Half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14, and despite effective treatments, individuals typically don’t seek and receive treatment until several years later, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.
The featured innovations and QualityTools describe a range of mental health programs and approaches to improving detection, diagnosis and treatment.
The featured innovations and QualityTools describe a range of mental health programs and approaches to improving detection, diagnosis and treatment.
Featured Innovations:
- Early Identification and Intervention Leads to Lower-Than-Expected Rates of Schizophrenia for At-Risk Adolescents
- Time Management Program Helps Substance Abuse Facility Residents With Co-Occurring Disorders Improve Skills Required for Community Reentry
- Mental Health Clinic Proactively Identifies and Treats Those at High Risk of Schizophrenia, Leading to Anecdotal Reports of Improved Outcomes
- Exercise and Nutrition Program Helps Individuals With Serious Mental Illness Develop Healthier Lifestyles, Improve Fitness and Mental Well-Being
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Innovations
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