 | The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
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| The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
Judy L. Stange, PhD1, Charles Ingoglia, MSW2, and Katherine Jakle, MA1. (1) National Association of Mental Health Planning and Advisory Councils (NAMHPAC), 2001 North Beauregard St., 12th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311, (2) National Mental Health Association, 2001 North Beauregard St., 12th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311, 703-838-7522, cingoglia@nmha.org
Implementing evidence-based practices can be a challenge for public mental health systems, and educating stakeholders about these practices is essential to effectively promote and support implementation of evidence-based mental health treatment. This presentation will provide background on specific evidence-based practice initiatives, including information about the New Hampshire-Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center evidence-based practice toolkits, the Texas Medication Algorithms project, and SAMHSA’s “Science to Services” initiative. Presenters will focus on the role that state mental health planning councils can take in organizing stakeholder participation in developing and implementing plans for bringing evidence-based practices to state and community systems of care. The presentation will also discuss the role of mental health planning councils in the continuous quality improvement evaluation of practices after implementation.
Learning Objectives:
Keywords: Advocacy, Evidence Based Practice
Related Web page: www.namhpac.org
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: National Association of Mental Health Planning and Advisory Councils (NAMHPAC)
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: employment