Suicide, opioids tied to ongoing fall in US life expectancy
Suicide, opioids tied to ongoing fall in US life expectancy
APHA's publication, The Nation's Health, February/March 2019 issue, featured article
Regional Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) Training
Regional Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) Training
AMSR is a one-day training workshop for behavioral health professionals. The 6.5-hour training program is based on the latest research and designed to help participants provide safer suicide care.
HRSA’s Behavioral Health Virtual Job Fair – Connect with Health Care Organizations Across the Country
HRSA’s Behavioral Health Virtual Job Fair – Connect with Health Care Organizations Across the Country
HRSA is hosting a Virtual Job Fair for behavioral health professionals on October 17, 2018.
IL Behavioral Health Transformation Demonstration: 1115 Waiver
IL Behavioral Health Transformation Demonstration: 1115 Waiver
IL Behavioral Health Transformation Demonstration : 1115 Waiver
State receives approval from Federal CMS of 1115 Waiver, behavioral health transformation
State receives approval from Federal CMS of 1115 Waiver, behavioral health transformation
State receives approval from Federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of 1115 Waiver, behavioral health transformation
Public Health Administrators/Mental Health Professionals Needed For Career Panel Discussion
Public Health Administrators/Mental Health Professionals Needed For Career Panel Discussion
The IL Rural Health Association is hosting two Student Rural Health Career Forums this spring and we are in need of a Public Health Administrator and Mental Health Professional to serve as a panelist at each one. Each panelist will speak for about 5-7 minutes about what they do and what path they took to get there.
Full day webinar on Women's Mental Health Across the Life Course
Full day webinar on Women's Mental Health Across the Life Course
The Office on Women’s Health and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Committee on Population is hosting a live webcast “Women’s Mental Health Across the Life Course Through a Sex-Gender Lens" on March 7, 2018.
Workshop: I’m Not Sick - I Don't Need Help! How To Help Someone With Mental Illness Accept Treatment
Workshop: I’m Not Sick - I Don't Need Help! How To Help Someone With Mental Illness Accept Treatment
Memorial Behavioral Health will host a one-day workshop featuring internationally sought-after speaker, clinical psychologist and author, Xavier Amador, PhD.
2017 Alzheimer's Association Annual Research Symposium
2017 Alzheimer's Association Annual Research Symposium
World-class researchers present the latest and emerging dementia-related research topics including; Innovative Care Practices, Theories and Discoveries with a special focus on translating research into care.
Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10
Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10) and National Suicide Prevention Month (Sept.) the Faith Communities Task Force of the National Action for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) in collaboration with leaders in faith, business, government, healthcare, and social justice, invite you to participate in National Day of Prayer for Faith, Hope, & Life (www.faith-hope-life.org).
Climate changes mental health
Climate changes mental health
Mental health professionals are seeing a range of psychiatric disorders emerge from climate change stress.
Showcase Your Research or Project in a Poster Presentation at the IPHA 76th Annual Meeting
Showcase Your Research or Project in a Poster Presentation at the IPHA 76th Annual Meeting
The call for poster presentation abstracts is now open! Deadline for submission is June 30!
Deadline for the Submission of Presentation Abstracts has been extended to May 12 for the IPHA 76th Annual Meeting
Deadline for the Submission of Presentation Abstracts has been extended to May 12 for the IPHA 76th Annual Meeting
There is still time to submit an abstract to serve as a presenter at the IPHA 76th Annual Meeting for a Pre-Conference Training, Concurrent Session or Skills-Building Workshop
Call for Abstracts Open for IPHA's 76th Annual Meeting - Public Health: Stronger Together
Call for Abstracts Open for IPHA's 76th Annual Meeting - Public Health: Stronger Together
Deadline for abstract submission is May 1, 2017!
Autism, Behavior, Complex Medical Needs - Downstate (ABC-D) Conference: April 28
Autism, Behavior, Complex Medical Needs - Downstate (ABC-D) Conference: April 28
3rd Annual ABC-D (Autism, Behavior, Complex Medical Needs - Downstate) Conference hosted by the Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP)
Public Health Officials: Apply Now! Behavioral Health Training & Technical Assistance Program
Public Health Officials: Apply Now! Behavioral Health Training & Technical Assistance Program
Selected health officials will gain direct access to behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorders) training and technical assistance to enhance and/or initiate behavioral health efforts within their jurisdictions
Lake County Health Department Takes Next Step to Address Regional Opioid Crisis
Lake County Health Department Takes Next Step to Address Regional Opioid Crisis
The Lake County Health Department will be hosting a press conference to announce the expansion of its Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program for people struggling with opioid addiction.
DOI's Health Insurance Coverage Parity program
DOI's Health Insurance Coverage Parity program
Information is available about sessions on health insurance coverage parity sponsored by the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI).
Leveraging Health System Reform with Innovative Collaborations Meeting
Leveraging Health System Reform with Innovative Collaborations Meeting
SCY will hold quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 5 focused on Leveraging Health System Reform with Innovative Collaborations. This meeting will focus on the Affordable Care Act and the intersection of health care reform and violence prevention opportunities and partnerships.
Participate in a Research Survey on the Psychological Impact of Disasters, Outbreaks and Terrorism
Participate in a Research Survey on the Psychological Impact of Disasters, Outbreaks and Terrorism
This survey, conducted by Benedictine University, will take approximately 15-20 minutes of your time. Your contributions will potentially educate researchers and practitioners on the psychological impact of traumatic events.
Community Behavioral Health Care Advocacy Day & Forum April 6
Community Behavioral Health Care Advocacy Day & Forum April 6
Legislative breakfast, health care forum, and Capitol visits planned
Check Illinois' ratings for 10 policies/practices in CDC’s Prevention Status Reports
Check Illinois' ratings for 10 policies/practices in CDC’s Prevention Status Reports
The CDC's Prevention Status Reports (PSRs) highlight—for all 50 states and the District of Columbia—the status of public health policies and practices designed to address 10 important public health problems.
IL HIV Care Connect publishes mental health website content
IL HIV Care Connect publishes mental health website content
Illinois HIV Care Connect publishes new, educational website content reinforcing the importance of good mental health among people living with HIV.
Archived Webinar: The Healthy Brain Initiative
Archived Webinar: The Healthy Brain Initiative
Archived Webinar - The Healthy Brain Initiative: The Public Health Road Map for State and National Partnerships, 2013-2018
