Mental Health Parity: Optimism Prevails, but Concerns Remain

Mental Health Parity: Optimism Prevails, but Concerns Remain
“Giving the same or 'equal rights,' as it were, to those seeking mental health treatment as to those seeking treatment for medical diseases makes a significant statement,” she said. “It is a step toward destigmatization of mental illness, and … Read more on GoodTherapy.org (blog)

Limiting prescription opiates may push heroin use
A mother's story about what happened after 30 days of inpatient treatment for her daughter, the maximum her insurer would cover: "We had already run out of money for medicine, therapists, and doctors. There was nothing more I could do." Her daughter … Read more on MedCity News

WAREHAM-AREA HEALTH NOTES
Southcoast VNA is also establishing a much-needed Behavioral Health Program to complement traditional treatment of mental illnesses and help to decrease the utilization of inpatient and facility based care. Designed to serve as a bridge between the … Read more on Wicked Local