by The Mental Health Blogger | Nov 29, 2021 | CCBHC, ODMHSAS
Oklahoma Mental Health Commissioner Pens Commentary on Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers Something special is happening in Oklahoma regarding the delivery of mental health and substance use treatment. Since 2017, we have been a national leader among states...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Nov 24, 2021 | Criminal Justice, Mental Health Legislation, Oklahoma
Bergstrom Bill Would Require State Mental Health Department to Begin Treatment In Jail From the Norman Transcript: “The bill would also require the Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or another provider to begin treatment in...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Nov 23, 2021 | Addiction, Stigma, Suicide Prevention
Artist Wayne Brezinka Hopes Cobain Portraits Sparks Talk About Substance Abuse, Stigmas The pandemic has brought renewed focus on mental health and substance abuse. Two friends are talking about these issues and taking on the stigmas involved. “I gather. I collect....
by The Mental Health Blogger | Nov 22, 2021 | Oklahoma
Oklahoma Joins Nationwide Investigation Into Effects of Instagram on Kids, Young Adults Attorney General John O’Connor joined a nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, for providing and promoting its social media platform –...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Nov 17, 2021 | Mental Health Issues, Youth
Young people across the country are facing a mental health emergency. Tragically, suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth aged 10-24. And a recent survey by The Trevor Project of LGBTQ youth found that 42% seriously considered attempting suicide in the...
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