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1 in 5 U.S. adults It is more important than ever to Alabama

(4 days ago) WEBMental Health in Alabama 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. In Alabama, 214,000 adults have a serious mental illness. More than half of Americans report that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their mental health. In February …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/AlabamaStateFactSheet.pdf

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1. Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Alabama Department …

(9 days ago) WEB2020 ALABAMA STATE HEALTH ASSESSMENT 13 1. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Ranked AL’s First Health Indicator The concern for mental health and …

https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/healthrankings/assets/2020_sha_health_indicator_1.pdf

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Alabama Department of Mental Health – connecting …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Alabama Department of Mental Health serves more than 200,000 Alabama citizens with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. Our mission is to Serve, Empower, and …

https://mh.alabama.gov/

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Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues

(4 days ago) WEBThe study by Addiction Treatment Magazine also found that mental health issues affect 36.69 percent of adults in the state, a full 10 percentage points higher than …

https://www.alreporter.com/2023/11/21/study-finds-more-than-1-in-3-alabamians-face-mental-health-issues/

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Where Alabama parents and students can find mental …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Alabama Department of Mental Health has a list of numbers to call to seek help during an after-hours mental health crisis, organized by county, on its website. Anyone in crisis can also call

https://www.al.com/educationlab/2021/02/where-parents-and-students-can-find-help-for-mental-and-behavioral-health-concerns.html

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Mental Illness Community Programs – Alabama …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Office of Mental Illness Community Programs serves as the primary liaison between the department and certified community mental health providers.This office is responsible for the regulation of Alabama’s …

https://mh.alabama.gov/division-of-mental-health-substance-abuse-services/mental-illness-community-programs/

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Alabama Crisis System of Care – Alabama Department …

(2 days ago) WEBWellStone Emergency Services 256-705-6444 4020 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville 35802. In addition to creating Crisis Centers, the Alabama Crisis System of Care includes the implementation of 988 and mobile …

https://mh.alabama.gov/crisis-system-care/

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Homepage - NAMI Alabama

(4 days ago) WEBNAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an …

https://namialabama.org/

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Behavioral Health Barometer: Alabama, Volume 6

(7 days ago) WEBBehavioral Health Barometer: Alabama, Volume 6: Indicators as measured through the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the National Survey of Substance …

https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt32817/Alabama-BH-Barometer_Volume6.pdf

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New models of mental health care coming to Alabama

(2 days ago) WEBAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey and Kimberly Boswell, commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health, participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new …

https://www.al.com/news/2022/10/crisis-centers-and-clinics-new-mental-health-care-models-attempt-to-fill-gaps-in-alabama-system.html

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NAMI Birmingham - Support for Mental Health

(1 days ago) WEBNAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 and has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an …

https://namibham.org/

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Majority of Alabamians support boosting mental health services, …

(4 days ago) WEBA poll released Wednesday found that a strong majority of Alabamians believe that mental health and substance abuse services are a priority for Alabama …

https://alabamareflector.com/2024/01/24/majority-of-alabamians-support-boosting-mental-health-services-poll-finds/

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Supporting students: What’s next for school mental health in …

(4 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory warning of a youth mental health crisis in December 2021, following a declaration earlier that fall of a “national …

https://www.al.com/educationlab/2022/06/supporting-students-whats-next-for-school-mental-health-in-alabama-us.html

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Ranking the States 2023 Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WEBAlabama : 48 : Oregon : 49 : Arizona : 50 : Wyoming : 51 : Kansas : Youth Ranking 2023 . States with rankings 1-13 have a lower prevalence of mental illness and higher rates of …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/2023/ranking-states

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Alabama faces critical staff shortages in community mental health …

(8 days ago) WEBThe federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that an astounding 41 percent of Alabama adults sought treatment for a mental …

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/opinion/contributors/2023/04/11/alabama-faces-critical-staff-shortages-in-community-mental-health-care/70104846007/

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Recent state legislation could counteract Alabama’s mental health

(6 days ago) WEBHouse Bill 56 will allow more than 2,500 licensed independent clinical social workers to diagnose citizens with mental health disorders. Alabama is the only state in …

https://www.apr.org/news/2023-06-12/recent-state-legislation-could-counteract-alabamas-mental-health-worker-shortage

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse - Alabama Department of …

(9 days ago) WEBFamily history, biological factors, and life experiences influence mental health. The most common mental health illnesses are anxiety, depression, and post …

https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/healthrankings/mental-health-and-substance-abuse.html

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Opinion Mental Health Awareness Month! Time for Alabama to …

(8 days ago) WEBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the single most impactful thing we can do to improve mental health for Alabamians is close the health care …

https://www.alreporter.com/2024/05/17/opinion-this-mental-health-awareness-month-its-time-for-alabama-to-close-the-coverage-gap/

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A Guide to Mental Health Treatment VitAL Alabama

(5 days ago) WEBMental health disorders are all very different. In fact, there are over 200 different types of mental health problems and disorders! Some mental health problems and disorders …

https://vitalalabama.com/get-information/mental-health/

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Suicides on the rise in Baldwin County; Law enforcement …

(1 days ago) WEBAltaPointe covers mental health care in Baldwin County. The Behavioral Health Crisis Center is located in Mobile. Anyone experiencing a psychiatric crisis may …

https://1819news.com/news/item/suicides-on-the-rise-in-baldwin-county-law-enforcement-concerned-over-mental-health-crisis

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Division of Mental Health & Substance Use Services - Alabama

(4 days ago) WEBThe Division of Mental Health and Substance Use Services promotes the development of a comprehensive, coordinated system of community-based services for consumers …

https://mh.alabama.gov/division-of-mental-health-substance-abuse-services/

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The Ongoing Alabama Prison Crisis: From the Past to the Present

(8 days ago) WEBUnfortunately, because people with mental health issues are four times more likely to be imprisoned instead of receiving treatment and care, many individuals in …

https://sites.uab.edu/humanrights/2022/12/30/the-ongoing-alabama-prison-crisis-from-the-past-to-the-present/

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Saraland standoff exemplifies Alabama's need to focus on the …

(1 days ago) WEBA bill has been filed in the Alabama House that would establish the Alabama 988 Crisis Care Fund., creating 988 as the emergency mental health number, as well as a system …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/saraland-standoff-exemplifies-alabamas-need-to-focus-on-the-states-mental-health/ar-AA1bybcZ

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What is Mental Health? - enialabama.org

(5 days ago) WEBMental health issues are more common than many may realize. More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness, and over 1 in 5 teens (ages 13-18) have had …

https://enialabama.org/what-is-mental-health/

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The Mental Health Crisis Within the Mental Health Crisis KFF

(4 days ago) WEBKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: 1330 …

https://www.kff.org/from-drew-altman/the-mental-health-crisis-within-the-mental-health-crisis/

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The Best (and Worst) States For Access to Mental Health Care

(9 days ago) WEBIn the states faring best, about 60% (on average) of the population’s mental health needs are being met. New Jersey. Rhode Island. Utah. That’s a dramatic difference. Mental …

https://www.forhers.com/opinion/mental-health-accessibility-in-the-us

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Why Medicaid expansion failed in Mississippi and Alabama this …

(8 days ago) WEBIf Alabama adopted traditional Medicaid expansion, at least 174,000 more people would be covered, according to KFF. But the connection to Obamacare remains …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/16/1251691921/medicaid-expansion-mississippi-alabama-south

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Stepping Up Alabama – Alabama Department of Mental Health

(3 days ago) WEBOverall, the recidivism rate among Stepping Up clients is 29% which is less than half of Alabama’s recidivism rate of 38.3%. In addition, according to the study published in the …

https://mh.alabama.gov/stepping-up-alabama/

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Adults who had difficult childhoods are not receiving sufficient …

(9 days ago) WEBWhile 20% of California adults said they had four or more adverse childhood experiences, nearly 40% of that group reported an unmet mental health need in the last …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-adults-difficult-childhoods-sufficient-mental.html

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Protection for disabled among bills to note 2024 session: Op-ed

(7 days ago) WEBWe provided teachers with a well-deserved pay raise and funded career coaches and mental health coordinators in every district. Alabama’s economy is …

https://www.al.com/opinion/2024/05/protection-for-those-with-invisible-disabilities-among-bills-to-note-during-alabama-session-op-ed.html

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Study: Fish oil supplements may lead to heart problems - WBRC …

(3 days ago) WEBStudy: Fish oil supplements may lead to heart problems. 37 arrested in West Alabama human trafficking investigation. Birmingham Police: 4-year-old has non …

https://www.wbrc.com/2024/05/23/study-fish-oil-supplements-may-lead-heart-problems/

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Cradle to Prison Pipeline - Alabama Department of Mental …

(3 days ago) WEBThe majority of these youth (65–70%) have at least one diagnosable mental health problem, and 20–25% have serious emotional problems. 721 YOUTH WERE IN THE …

https://mh.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cradle-To-Prison-Pipeline2020.pdf

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