By Carter Wilson, Director of the National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs Keris Jän Myrick is a leading mental health advocate and executive, known for her innovative and inclusive approach to mental health reform and the public disclosure of her personal story. She has over 15 years of experience in mental health services...
This brief from Alameda County Care Connect and Bright Research Group details lessons and best practices learned from a pilot complex care intervention for high utilizers of psychiatric emergency services in Alameda County. The pilot convened monthly case conferences with a diverse group of providers from the psychiatric emergency system, County Health Care Service Agency,...
People with severe mental disorders have a 10-20 year reduction in life expectancy compared to the general population, with the majority of deaths attributable to physical health conditions. This set of guidelines from the World Health Organization outline recommendations for management of physical health conditions and behaviors that constitute risk factors for non-communicable diseases, including...