Tag Archives: community

Mental health a priority for public health | – Isanti County News

Isanti County is ready to take its next step in supporting community members who suffer from mental health issues. As expressed by Isanti County Public Health Director Tony Buttacavoli, mental health awareness is something …

TRCF Profiles Disability Rights Activists and Advocates in …

In continued celebration of the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, TRCF Outreach and Partnerships Intern Megan Marmol conducted interviews with disability rights advocates across our …

Advocates Lobby for More Mental Health Medicaid Access « CBS St …

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Advocates are lobbying in Jefferson City for Missouri Medicaid to expand access for young adults suffering with mental illness. The Southeast Missourian reports that members of the National …

More Young Adults Use Private Insurance for Behavioral Health …

In 2010, the Affordable Care Act extended health insurance coverage to individuals aged 19 to 25 whose parents had employer-sponsored private insurance. Thanks to this extended coverage, more young adults have access …

Letter to the Editor: Please recognize mental illness | Herald Times …

Treatment for mental health illness involves individual medication management and counseling that requires continual therapy, support, medication changes and adjustments. On Aug. 26, 2014, as I took Logan to the hospital …