Mental Health - News & Events

— July 10: Dr. Manderscheid gives presentation to West Virginia Behavioral Health Commission regarding Transforming Behavioral Healthcare in WV. See his presentation.

— June 12: Dr. Manderscheid gives symposium at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County regarding the adoption of evidence-based policy. See his presentation, titled "Diffusing New Practices to Improve Care Quality: A Federal Perspective."

— June 9: Dr. Manderscheid participates in a panel discussion on Mental Health at the 2007 IRE (Investigative Reporters and Editors) Conference in Phoenix, AR. The topic of the session, which was sponsored by The Carter Center Mental Health Program, was "Investigating state mental health systems: From hospitals to the community."

— May 30: Dr. Manderscheid participates in panel discussion at annual National Conference on Mental Health Statistics to discuss ideas around State Mental Health Agencies adopting electronic health records (EHR). See Dr. Manderscheid's presentation.

— May 11: Dr. Manderscheid participates in luncheon at National Press Club to encourage leaders in substance abuse field to develop a national strategy for presidential candidates. The event was organized by George Washington University.

— May 4: Dr. Manderscheid participates in meeting of the Senate Mental Health Caucus staff to provide comments on the context in which SAMHSA operates and the organization's role in the field. See Dr. Manderscheid's presentation. (PPT).

— March 28: Dr. Manderscheid conducts Avian Flu Preparedness workshop at Annual National Meeting of the National Council on Community Behavioral Healthcare (NCCBH). Read his presentation (PPT).

— March 27: Dr. Manderscheid provides testimony to the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health at a public hearing on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Parity. Read his testimony.

— March 9: Dr. Manderscheid is editor and contributing author for Mental Health, United States, ’04, released by SAMHSA. More