Presents the findings of a survey of attitudes toward mental illness among adults in England. The aim of these surveys is to monitor public attitudes towards mental illness and to track changes over time. Finds shift in attitudes toward greater tolerance and support for integrating those with mental illness into the community. From the Department of Health.
http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12565
Calls for new, family-centered ways to organize, fund, and deliver services to parents suffering from depression to prevent spillover effects on their children. From the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine.
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/youthDepression/MDEandTXTforADOL.pdf
Reports that 8.2% of adolescents , an estimated 2 million youths aged 12 to 17, experienced at least one major bout of depression during 2007. 38% of those experiencing depression received treatment in the past year. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/149/MDEamongAdults.pdf
Estimates that 16.5 million persons aged 18 or older experienced at least one major depressive episode in the past year and 64% of those had received treatment for depression in the past year. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.meps.ahrq.gov/mepsweb/data_files/publications/st242/stat242.pdf
The five most costly conditions for treatment of children in 2006 were mental disorders, asthma, trauma-related disorders, acute bronchitis and infectious diseases. A total of $98.8 billion was spent for treatment of children. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
http://www.samhsa.gov/economy/
Provides practical advice on how to deal with the effects financial difficulties can have on your physical and mental health. Covers health risks, warning signs, managing stress, getting help, suicide warning signs, and other steps you can take. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspschdepr.htm
Updates a 2002 statement which found evidence insufficient to recommend for or against screening. Now recommends screening of adolescents (12 to 18 years of age) for major depressive disorder when systems are in place to ensure accurate diagnosis. Includes links to full recommendation statement, clinical summary, and other supporting evidence. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/major/nhis/released200903.htm
Covers health insurance coverage, availability of medical care, receipt of certain vaccinations, smoking and alcohol consumption, obesity, leisure-time physical activity, general health status, presence of psychological distress and more. From the National Center for Health Statistics.
http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ken/pdf/URS_Data07/CMHS_State_MH_DataSystems.pdf
Reviews the current status of mental health information technology systems in the states and efforts to improve these systems. Provides information on state spending for mental health services and on state organization of such services. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/alcDrugs/alcDrugs.pdf
An estimated 7.1 million persons reported illicit drug and alcohol use within two hours of each other. Also reports that youth and young adults had higher rates of concurrent use of drugs than persons in older age groups. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/teds07/tedshigh2k7.pdf
Provides information on the demographic and substance abuse characteristics of the 1.8 million annual admissions to treatment facilities for abuse of alcohol and drugs. Reports that alcohol accounted for 40% of all admissions with heroin and other opiates at 19%, marijuana 16%, cocaine 13% and stimulants 8%. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
