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OIG: Mental Health Centers Need Scrutiny

Posted on August 22, 2016 by JmaC

Inspector general wants more regulation for flawed centers. WASHINGTON — WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2012 (MedPage Today) — Most community mental health centers employ at least one questionable billing practice, a government report has found. More than half of community mental … Continue reading →

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Safeguarding Your Mental Health

Posted on August 22, 2016 by JmaC

Depression and other mental health problems are common in men, but men often don’t receive proper diagnosis and treatment. Mental health in men is a serious issue. An estimated six million men in the United States suffer from depression, according … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Disabilities in U.S. on the Rise

Posted on August 22, 2016 by JmaC

Findings reflect need for improved psychological services, researcher says. TUESDAY, Sept. 27 (HealthDay News) — The number of Americans who say they suffer from mental health disabilities has jumped significantly over the past decade, a new study shows. Researchers from … Continue reading →

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How to Get Help!

Posted on August 21, 2016 by JmaC

Get Immediate Help People often don’t get the Mental Health support they need because they don’t know where to start. Talk to your primary care doctor or another health professional about mental health problems. Ask them to connect you with … Continue reading →

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Does My Health Insurance Cover Mental Health Treatment?

Posted on August 21, 2016 by JmaC

Insurance coverage for mental health treatment is more widely available now. Here’s what you should know. Each year more than 5 million American adults experience a major depressive episode and do not seek treatment, according to a recent NerdWallet study. … Continue reading →

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