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So, what's wrong with hearing voices?

At a New York City forum some 50 professionals and consumers considered two unusual but important questions: “How unusual is it to hear voices?” and “What can I do about it?” The forum brought information about a growing international organization, the Hearing Voices Network that embarked on a nationwide training effort early........   Read More...

 

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History of the Accomplishments of the Medicaid Infrastructure Grant

The Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Advisory Council developed the Louisiana Medicaid Buy in Program (Medicaid Purchase Plan, or MPP) was developed. The MPP was passed unanimously, authorized by Act 207 of the 2003 Legislature and signed by Governor Mike Foster on June 5, 2003.  Implementation went into effect in .... Read More...

 

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On Anniversary of Olmstead, Obama Administration Recommits to Assist Americans with Disabilities

On June 22, 1999, the Supreme Court ruled in Olmstead v. L.C. that, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the unjustified institutional isolation of people with disabilities was a form of unlawful discrimination.  Since taking office, the Obama Administration has taken many steps to uphold both the letter and the spirit of the ADA.... Read More...

 

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National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery Releases Guidelines for Promoting Recovery Through Choice and Alternatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. (4-28-11) – The National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery (NCMHR), a national coalition of statewide consumer/survivor organizations and others, has released guidelines to educate people about the values-based needs of individuals with mental health challenges. The guidelines – “Enhancing the Effectiveness of Psychiatric Care and Other Services and Supports....... Read More...

 

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Enhancing the Effectiveness of Psychiatric Care and Other Services and Supports:
Guidelines for Promoting Recovery Through Choice and Alternatives

 

We affirm the power of each person to discover his or her own path to recovery. We are concerned about the over-reliance by health and mental health care providers on psychiatric pharmaceuticals. We are pro-choice regarding psychiatric medication, services and supports.We propose the following guidelines to the broad spectrum of health and mental health care providers so that each individual is... Read More...