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Behavioral Health covers topics dealing with mental health in our state. This ranges from information about programs to help individuals have good mental health to Governmental topics like Regional Behavioral Health Authorities.

New Laws Related to Our Mission II

By azdhs-admin| 2017-02-10T09:51:47-07:00 May 9th, 2011|Behavioral Health, General, Licensing, Preparedness, Prevention|

The Legislature completed the Regular Session a couple of weeks ago, and Monday marked the deadline for the Governor to make her decision about each bill that came to her desk: sign the bill into law, veto the bill, or do nothing and let the bill become law. Last week I summarized the new laws [...]

Clean Your Medicine Cabinet This Weekend!

By azdhs-admin| 2011-04-29T08:15:12-07:00 April 29th, 2011|Behavioral Health, General, Prevention|

Prescription drugs can be safe and effective at treating illnesses and conditions, but they can also be tempting for experimental teens, and misuse and abuse of narcotic prescriptions is a growing and now urgent problem. Powerful prescription drugs are often available and easily accessible in many, if not most, homes and many parents don’t recognize [...]

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Dr. Nelson a “Most Admired” Person

By azdhs-admin| 2011-04-27T16:41:16-07:00 April 27th, 2011|Behavioral Health, General|

Our own Laura Nelson, MD has been named one of 25 of the Valley’s Most Admired CEOs by the Phoenix Business Journal. She'll be honored at an upcoming special dinner and featured in coverage in the Phoenix Business Journal on May 20. She was selected for her leadership, dedication and impact on the community. You can check out the full list of [...]

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Mental Health Awareness Month

By azdhs-admin| 2011-04-25T09:29:03-07:00 April 25th, 2011|Behavioral Health|

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there will be lots of exciting activities going on. To kick off the month, a Panel Presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27 from 10:00-12:00 in the Governor’s Executive Tower, 2nd floor conference room. The panel will consist of our very own Dr. Laura Nelson, Bill Kennard (CEO, National [...]

New Laws Related to our Mission

By azdhs-admin| 2017-02-10T09:51:49-07:00 April 25th, 2011|Behavioral Health, General, Licensing, Preparedness, Prevention|

The Legislature completed the Regular Session last week. They've passed numerous bills. The Governor has signed many of them, but some are still waiting for her consideration and signature. Below are the new laws that have been signed by the Governor that are related to our mission: HB 2585: Controlled Substances; Marijuana; Monitoring This law requires [...]

Linkages Fund Raiser

By azdhs-admin| 2011-04-19T09:10:42-07:00 April 19th, 2011|Behavioral Health|

On Friday, April 29th, 2011, LINKAGES will be hosting its first annual “Linkages Golf Classic 2011” fundraiser at the Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club, teeing off at 7:30 a.m. Linkages was founded on the premise that employment empowers people with hope for a better future. They form partnerships with local rehabilitation agencies and employers and act [...]

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Maricopa County Designated as a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area

By azdhs-admin| 2011-04-11T09:41:28-07:00 April 11th, 2011|Behavioral Health|

The US Health Resources and Services Administration designated Maricopa County as a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area. This federal designation lets mental health facilities and providers participate in the National Health Service Corps Program, which recruits fully-trained health professionals to provide interdisciplinary primary health care services to underserved populations, assists clinicians in repayment of qualifying educational [...]

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MY Fest 4

By azdhs-admin| 2017-02-10T09:51:51-07:00 March 23rd, 2011|Behavioral Health, General|

The 4th Annual MY Fest is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 11 am to 4 pm. This exciting event has once again been planned and produced by members of Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment (MY LIFE) Arizona. The MY Fest youth festival will be at the Tempe Beach Park again this year and [...]

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A New Best Practice for Suicide Prevention

By azdhs-admin| 2011-03-22T08:21:20-07:00 March 22nd, 2011|Behavioral Health|

SAMHSA's Suicide Prevention Resource Center has added At-Risk for High School Educators to its Best Practice Registry for suicide prevention programs. At-Risk is an online interactive training simulation designed to prepare teachers to identify, approach, and refer students exhibiting signs psychological distress including depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide. Users assume the role of a high [...]

NAMI Report

By azdhs-admin| 2017-02-10T09:51:52-07:00 March 21st, 2011|Behavioral Health|

The National Alliance on Mental Illness released a report this month that included policy recommendations for states to consider including educating the public, families and peers about mental illness and incorporating behavioral health screening into primary care. The good news is that we’re on the mark here in Arizona as we’ve already begun to implement [...]

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