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Mental health topics

I Want to Be

"I Want to Be" tells the inspiring stories of three very different individuals who have found value through meaningful work and supportive employment while living with a serious mental illness. Business professionals attest to the dividends they receive by hiring people striving to make a better life.  An introduction by Governor Christine Gregoire established the commitment of the State of Washington to become a leader in the employment of individuals living with mental illness and that their success benefits us all.

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Mental health Recovery and Resiliency: Principles & Practices, Trainer, Mary Jadwisiak

Walking In Recovery

One in four people will experience a mental illness. With support, up to 90% of them will recover. The journey to recovery is as unique as an individual’s mental illness itself.  To better understand,  “Walking In Recovery” is a video tool to help carry the message of resiliency and recovery to communities across the State of Washington.  The intent of the video is to help communities explore recovery and discuss ways to support others in their journey.

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Preventing Underage Drinking

Find out how much influence you have on keeping your pre-teens and teens safe, healthy and alcohol-free.  This eight-minute video explores the impact alcohol can have on the developing teen brain, such as problems with memory, learning and judgment, and a higher risk of developing alcoholism. Washington teens, parents and prevention experts give tips on how best to talk with youth. Produced by the Department of Social and Health Services and the Washington State Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking.  For information about underage drinking in Washington, visit www.StartTalkingNow.org

Underage Drinking in Washington: Something to Talk About (WMV - 8:12 min)

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Behavioral Health / Primary Care Integration: Part 1

The training is designed to help state employees understand the integration between behavior and physical health care as it relates to health care reform and to an Accountable Care Organization.

Section A: Integration in the healthcare Reform Environment

Section B: The 4-quadrant Model

Section C: Care Management


Behavioral Health/Primary Care Integration: Part 2

DSHS presented a training June 28th for Washington State Employees:

Behavioral Health / Primary Care Integration: Part 2

This training was part two of a two part Integration Collaborative Training series. The second training was designed to help state employees understand the business case for integrated care.

Clinical

Operational Structural

Financial

Behavioral Health/Primary Care Integration: Vision Discussion Draft:  This draft document was created as part of the DSHS/MPA Integration Collaboration process to encourage a discussion of Person-Centered Healthcare Homes.