Achieving the Promise: Transforming Mental Health Care In America
Total CE Credit Hours: 7 Course Info URL: https://www.ce-credit.com/courses/101055
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After a year of study, and after reviewing research and testimony, the New Freedom Commission on Mental Health found that recovery from mental illness is now a real possibility. The promise of the New
Freedom Initiative—a life in the community for everyone—can be realized. Yet, for too
many Americans with mental illnesses, the mental health services and supports they need remain fragmented, disconnected and often inadequate, frustrating the opportunity for recovery. Today’s mental health care system is the result of disjointed reforms and policies. Instead of ready access to quality care, the system presents barriers that all too often add to the burden of mental illnesses for individuals, their families, and our communities.
The Commission recommended a fundamental transformation of the nation’s
approach to mental health care. This transformation must ensure that mental health
services and supports actively facilitate recovery, and build resilience to face life’s
challenges. Building on the principles of the New Freedom Initiative, the
recommendations presented in this course can improve the lives of millions of our fellow citizens
now living with mental illnesses. The benefits will be felt across America in families,
communities, schools, and workplaces.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Achieving the Promise: Transforming Mental Health Care In America created by New Freedom Commission on Mental Health members
Journal/Publisher
U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services
Publication Date
July 2003
Course Material Author
New Freedom Commission on Mental Health members
A commission created under the auspices of the office of the president of the United States.
New Freedom Commission on Mental Health members authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.
This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about proposed mental health system reform in the United States. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Identify the major concepts essential to an understanding of the importance of mental health.
Explain how mental health care can become more consumer and family driven.
Name ways in which disparities in mental health services can be eliminated.
Categorize the ways in which early mental health screening, assessment, and referral services can become common practice.
Cite examples of acceleration in research and how technology can play a major role in access to mental health care.
Availability
This course is available starting Mar 5th, 2007 and expires Nov 12th, 2011
Disclosure to Learners
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
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The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and
the reviewer:
Planners and Reviewers
The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.
Material Authors
Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.
Course Creator
Keith Gibson, Ph.D. – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Commercial support
There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.
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