Discontinuing Psychiatric Medications: A Survey of Long-Term Users
This survey found that 54% of long-term users met their goal of discontinuing medication, and 82% were satisfied.
Stigma and Difficulty Accessing Medical Care in a Sample of Adults with Serious Mental Illness
Up to 13% of patients with a serious mental illness directly attribute access barriers to stigma. This "treatment gap" is worsened by factors like lack of mental health care coverage and the burden of mental health symptoms themselves.
Measurement of perceived and technical quality of care for depression in racially and ethnically diverse groups
Using data from the Experiences of Care and Health Outcomes survey, chart reviews and focus groups, the study addressed a set of questions related to the psychometric properties of perceived care measures and the technical quality of care.
An exploratory analysis of the role of social supports in psychiatric medication discontinuation: results related to family involvement
Exploratory study found family plays a complex role in medication decisions; helpful family support was linked to being less likely to completely discontinue.
User perspectives on professional support and service use during medication discontinuation
Survey found service gaps and a need to improve provider support for medication discontinuation, as only 65% of respondents reported seeing a prescriber and less than half reported seeing a psychotherapist.
Elevate, Evaluate: A Learning Platform for Program Self-Evaluation
Report details survey and interview findings from CBOs across 21 states on their needs and experiences with program evaluation.
What Happens When you Stop Taking Psychiatric Medication | Pacific Standard Magazine
This article stresses the need to mainstream conversations about psychiatric medication discontinuation so that doctors can better support individuals' choices in the process.
Mental Health Allocation and Planning Simulation Model
Book chapter overviews healthcare system challenges and the impact of system engineering on planning and management of mental health services.
Medicaid Reimbursement of Mental Health Peer-Run Organizations: Results of a National Survey
Study explored if knowledge of the ACA influenced peer-run organizations' willingness to become Medicaid providers.
Medicare Mental Health Parity: A High Potential Change that is Long Overdue
Commentary explains legislative changes for Medicare mental health parity, essential for promoting adequate care and addressing payment system change.
Progress Made, but Much More to Be Done
Chapter overviews future actions for mental and behavioral disorders, discussing progress, pitfalls, and the role of social determinants and consumers.
Service costs and mental health self-direction: Findings from consumer recovery investment fund self-directed care
Mental health self-direction results in person-driven, individualized services without increasing overall costs, according to this pre-post study.
Physical and Mental Health of Behavioral Health Certified Peer Specialists in Four U.S. States
A recent study found that peer specialists experience high rates of multiple physical health conditions and that these conditions are linked to health-related work absences and can affect their ability to remain in peer support roles