Friday Update
Friday Update 5-11-18
May 13, 2018
Friday Update 5-11-18
Greetings faithful readers. Gotta start this edition of Friday Update with the viral sensation, “This is America,” by Childish Gambino. It’s intense and contains some violent images, so if you are not a fan of facing some hard truths about America, then don’t watch it. But if you are up for some critical thinking, watch it two or three times. Each viewing will reveal opportunities to make sense out of the some of the chaos we currently find ourselves in. Watch the video, and then get to readin’ Friday Update, cuz we got work to do!
Most important reads for this week
Study Shows Major Mental Healthcare Disparity Between Whites and Asian-Americans
One in five people suffer from some kind of mental health condition. That number is lower among Asian Americans — but it’s not because they are any less affected. A new study out this week shows a glaring disparity between whites and Asians when it comes to diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
Revitalizing Communities Across America: Philanthropic and Federal Investments
On May 30th in Washington DC from 2-3:30 pm, the National Science Coalition is are hosting a congressional event entitled, “Revitalizing Communities Across America: Philanthropic and Federal Investments.” National Foundation leaders (WTGF, LJAF, and AECF) will address Congress about innovative strategies they support that have been particularly impactful in improving economic, academic, and social life in communities across America. The purpose of this forum is to determine ways in which we can jointly leverage our resources in the service of improving conditions in our communities, with a goal to reduce poverty, adversity and health disparities, and address the underpinnings of national problems such as the opioid epidemic.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Training Institutes will be held July 25-28, 2018 in Washington, D.C.
For more than 30 years, this biennial event has been the premier convening of leaders in systems of care for children, youth, and young adults with behavioral health challenges and their families, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore is honored to continue and expand this tradition. This year’s theme, LEADING CHANGE — Integrating Systems and Improving Outcomes in Behavioral Health for Children, Youth, Young Adults, and Their Families, builds upon decades of progress in designing and sustaining high-quality and effective delivery systems for children, youth, and young adults with mental health and substance use disorders and their families.
6 Takeaways From CBO Estimate of House Agriculture Committee SNAP Proposals
A new Center on Budget and Policy Priorities piece outlines six key takeaways from the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) recent estimate of the House Agriculture Committee’s Farm bill, which reiterates that it would cut SNAP benefits for millions of low-income families by more than $17 billion over ten years.
One in five people suffer from some kind of mental health condition. That number is lower among Asian Americans — but it’s not because they are any less affected. A new study out this week shows a glaring disparity between whites and Asians when it comes to diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
Revitalizing Communities Across America: Philanthropic and Federal Investments
On May 30th in Washington DC from 2-3:30 pm, the National Science Coalition is are hosting a congressional event entitled, “Revitalizing Communities Across America: Philanthropic and Federal Investments.” National Foundation leaders (WTGF, LJAF, and AECF) will address Congress about innovative strategies they support that have been particularly impactful in improving economic, academic, and social life in communities across America. The purpose of this forum is to determine ways in which we can jointly leverage our resources in the service of improving conditions in our communities, with a goal to reduce poverty, adversity and health disparities, and address the underpinnings of national problems such as the opioid epidemic.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Training Institutes will be held July 25-28, 2018 in Washington, D.C.
For more than 30 years, this biennial event has been the premier convening of leaders in systems of care for children, youth, and young adults with behavioral health challenges and their families, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore is honored to continue and expand this tradition. This year’s theme, LEADING CHANGE — Integrating Systems and Improving Outcomes in Behavioral Health for Children, Youth, Young Adults, and Their Families, builds upon decades of progress in designing and sustaining high-quality and effective delivery systems for children, youth, and young adults with mental health and substance use disorders and their families.
6 Takeaways From CBO Estimate of House Agriculture Committee SNAP Proposals
A new Center on Budget and Policy Priorities piece outlines six key takeaways from the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) recent estimate of the House Agriculture Committee’s Farm bill, which reiterates that it would cut SNAP benefits for millions of low-income families by more than $17 billion over ten years.
2018 Rural Behavioral Health Webinar Series
The 2018 Rural Behavioral Health Webinar Series seeks to provide information and resources, on innovative approaches to address the needs and challenges of rural community behavioral health. These approaches are embedded in a public health framework that acknowledges the role that social, economic, and geographic elements play in the lives of individuals and how it impacts behavioral health and well-being, especially for those in rural settings.
Coming Together for Action 2018 – Abstract Submission Deadline Extended Until May 15th, 2018
Okay Network faithful, still a few days left to get your abstract in for the Global Alliance conference in Denver, October 4-6, 2018. Sharpen your pencils!
SAMHSA announces the release of a new report, Helping Children and Youth Who Have Traumatic Experiences, which shows that nearly half of the nation’s children have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Children and youth who have experienced traumatic events are at risk of developing serious emotional disturbances or serious mental illness. To address the needs of children and youth, SAMHSA’s Children’s Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) promotes treatment and support for children, youth, and young adults who experience serious emotional disturbance or serious mental illness. Children who experience trauma and receive treatment through systems of care show significant improvements in their behavioral and emotional health. This framework enhances care coordination across multiple systems that work with children’s services.
‘Failing Patients’: Baltimore Video Highlights Crisis Of Emergency Psychiatric Care
A viral video from Baltimore is drawing attention to a crisis that’s unfolding in emergency rooms across the country: Surging numbers of patients with psychiatric conditions aren’t receiving the care they need.
SAMHSA Fiscal Year 2019 Justification of Estimates for Appropriations Committees
The SAMHSA Congressional Justification provides the Senate and House Appropriations Committee with detailed justifications and estimates for programs and services that SAMHSA anticipates funding at the presidential budget request level.
SAMHSA Announces the Availability of Up to $23.4 Million for the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Grant Program
Application Due Date: June 29, 2018
SAMHSA is accepting applications for the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Grant Program totaling up to $23.4 million over the next five years. The purpose of this program is to improve outcomes for young children by developing, maintaining, or enhancing infant and early childhood mental health promotion, intervention, and treatment services. SAMHSA expects to fund up to 9 grantees with up to $500,000 per year for up to 5 years.
Investing in Child Health to Ensure Equity, Population Health, and Long-Term Cost Savings: Opportunities in State Health Care Reform
Public and private health insurers are adopting value-based health care reform payment models to contain costs and provide incentives to physicians to ensure healthier people. Child health services, which are largely focused on prevention and health promotion, are often not included in health reform efforts. The Child Health and Development Institute has just published their latest Issue Brief, “Investing in Child Health to Ensure Equity, Population Health, and Long Term Cost Savings: Opportunities in State Health Care Reform.” The report explores ways to achieve improved population health outcomes through value-based payment in child health services.
Snapshot of State Plans for Using the Community Mental Health Block Grant Ten Percent Set-Aside to Address First Episode Psychosis
Public and private health insurers are adopting value-based health care reform payment models to contain costs and provide incentives to physicians to ensure healthier people. Child health services, which are largely focused on prevention and health promotion, are often not included in health reform efforts. The Child Health and Development Institute has just published their latest Issue Brief, “Investing in Child Health to Ensure Equity, Population Health, and Long Term Cost Savings: Opportunities in State Health Care Reform.” The report explores ways to achieve improved population health outcomes through value-based payment in child health services.
Snapshot of State Plans for Using the Community Mental Health Block Grant Ten Percent Set-Aside to Address First Episode Psychosis
Loving that NASMHPD is staying on top of the 10% setaside for First Episode Psychosis. As a condition of receiving a Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG), states are required to ensure that 10% of their MHBG funding is set used to support programs for people with early serious mental illness, including first episodes of psychosis. The Snapshot of State Plans provides an overview of each state’s funding, programs, implementation status, and outcomes measures under the set-aside.
SAMHSA Announces the Availability of up to $37.5 Million for the Tribal Behavioral Health Grant Program
SAMHSA is accepting applications for the Tribal Behavioral Health Grant Program (Short Title: Native Connections) totaling up to $37.5 million over the next five years. The program aims to help American Indian/Alaska Native youth through the age of 24 years by preventing and reducing suicidal behavior and substance use; reducing the impact of trauma; and promoting mental health.
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