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2006 behavioral health prevalence estimates in Alaska: Serious behavioral health disorders by household

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature101177

Publication Type: Article

Date: Jan-15-2008

1 website

Author: WICHE Mental Health Program

Date: Jan-15-2008

Language: English

Geographic Location: U.S.

Publication Type: Article

Keywords: Age group; Alaska household demographics; Co-occurring disorders; Indicators; Populations; Prevalence estimates; Serious emotional disturbance (SED); Serious mental illness (SMI); Substance Use Disorders (SUD)

Abstract: This report is the first phase of a larger project to generate indicators of disparities in care and unmet need in Alaska. It provides prevalence estimates of serious behavioral health disorders. Prevalence estimates provide a standardized basis for defining the need for services in a population. The second phase of this larger project assesses the number of individuals who actually receive services. The third phase combines the information to generate indicators of unmet need and disparities in care. The project is an initiative of the Division of Behavioral Health (the Division) of the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. The Division contracted with the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Mental Health Program to facilitate the project. Phase I prevalence estimates were generated by an epidemiologist who has developed a technology specifically for this purpose. The synthetic estimation technology has been used for mental disorders by ten western states; Alaska is the first to use the substance use estimates.

Online Resources

http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dbh/perform_measure/PDF/200804_rept_prevalence.pdf

Health worker opinions about mental illness in Alaska : a component of the evaluation of alcoholism treatment services in the State of Alaska

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature292878

Publication Type: Report

Date: 1973

Author: Alaska Native Health Board. Mental Health Evaluation Project

Date: 1973

Language: English

Geographic Location: U.S.

Publication Type: Report

Physical Holding: University of Alaska Anchorage

Keywords: Mental health -- Public opinion -- Alaska; Alcoholism; Community health aides -- Attitudes; Alcoholism counselors

Notes: RC 455.2.P85 H42 1973

Suicide clusters within American Indian and Alaska Native communities: A review of the literature and recommendations

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature288114

Publication Type: Report

Date: Dec-2017

1 website

Author: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Date: Dec-2017

Language: English

Publication Type: Report

Abstract: This paper examines what is known about suicide clusters within American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations and uses that information to provide recommendations for stakeholders working to prevent and contain suicide clusters within AI/AN communities.

Online Resources

https://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA17-5050

Cost of inpatient mental health care & community options : report to the commissioner

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature292862

Date: 1997

Author: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority; Tribrook AM&G; Alaska Mental Health Board; Public Consulting Group; Alaska. Department of Health & Social Services

Date: 1997

Language: English

Geographic Location: U.S.

Physical Holding: University of Alaska Anchorage

Keywords: Psychiatric hospitals -- Finance -- Alaska; Mental health services; Mentally ill -- Services for -- Alaska; Community mental health services -- Costs -- Alaska

Notes: RC 445.A43 A64 1997

Cost of inpatient mental health care & community options: report to the commissioner

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature292866

Date: 1997

Author: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority; Alaska Mental Health Board; Alaska. Department of Health & Social Services; Tribrook AM&G; Public Consulting Group

Date: 1997

Language: English

Geographic Location: U.S.

Physical Holding: University of Alaska Anchorage

Keywords: Psychiatric hospitals -- Alaska -- Finance; Mental health services -- Alaska -- Finance; Mentally ill -- Services for -- Alaska -- Finance; Community mental health services -- Alaska -- Costs -- Forecasting

Notes: RC 445.A43 A64 1997

Substance use and substance abuse among American Indians and Alaska Natives. [PDF, 266 KB]

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature102419

The NSDUH Report (formerly The NHSDA Report) is published periodically by the Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). All material appearing in this report is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission from

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Author: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Digital File Format: Text - PDF

Abstract: This report on alcohol and illicit drug use from 2002 to 2005 is from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

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Introduction to therapeutic and counseling principles: manual for human service workers

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature292854

Publication Type: Book/Book Chapter

Author: Department of Health & Social Services, Division of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities

Language: English

Geographic Location: U.S.

Publication Type: Book/Book Chapter

Physical Holding: University of Alaska Anchorage

Keywords: Mental health counseling -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Notes: RC 440.2 .I61

The behavioral health workforce in Alaska: A status report

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature100740

Date: Mar-2004

1 website

Author: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Mental Health Program

Date: Mar-2004

Language: English

Geographic Location: U.S.

Keywords: Alaska occupational and population projections; Alaska workforce data; Behavioral health workforce development; Rural behavioral health; University of Alaska

Abstract: The University of Alaska (UA) system convened a meeting of educators from disciplines spanning the behavioral health field to discuss how they can most effectively address workforce shortages, especially in rural areas. Despite a number of productive efforts in the UA system to develop an effective workforce that is trained in rural behavioral health, educators in Alaska see that more work needs to be done and are committed to formalizing workforce development activities that ensure the needs of Alaskans are met. In order to create a clear path toward achieving the development of an adequate and effective behavioral health workforce, UA educators, in collaboration with the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Mental Health Program, have been researching relevant issues facing Alaska. What follows is a summary of relevant concerns and data in several areas, including 1) the national context of rural behavioral health shortages, 2) Alaska workforce data, 3) occupational and population projections in Alaska, 4) trends in UA behavioral health programs regarding enrollment and degrees awarded, and 5) recommendations for developing the behavioral health workforce.

Online Resources

http://www.alaska.edu/health/downloads/Alaska%20Report.pdf

Alaska Scorecard 2009: Key issues impacting Alaska Mental Health Trust beneficiaries

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature101176

Publication Type: Article

Date: Dec-2009

1 website

Author: State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services; Alaska Mental Health Trust

Date: Dec-2009

Language: English

Geographic Location: U.S.

Publication Type: Article

Keywords: Economic security; Health; Mental health; Population indicators; Prevalence estimates; Safety

Online Resources

http://s3.amazonaws.com/zanran_storage/www.hss.state.ak.us/ContentPages/49659699.pdf

Alaska Scorecard: Key issues impacting Alaska Mental Health Trust beneficiaries--Summary

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature101175

Publication Type: Article

Date: Dec-2010

1 website

Author: State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services; Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority

Date: Dec-2010

Language: English

Geographic Location: U.S.

Publication Type: Article

Keywords: Economic security; Health; Mental health; Population indicators; Prevalence estimates; Safety

Online Resources

http://www.hss.state.ak.us/DPH/Healthplanning/scorecard/assets/scorecard.pdf

Needs assessment & recommendations on psychiatric rehabilitation for the adult mentally ill in the Alaska Psychiatric Institute and Alaska community mental health centers

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature292869

Date: 1989

Author: Alaska Division of Mental Health; UCLA. Clinical Research for Schizophrenia & Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Date: 1989

Language: English

Geographic Location: U.S.

Physical Holding: University of Alaska Anchorage

Keywords: Alaska Psychiatric Institute -- Evaluation; Mental health services -- Alaska -- Evaluation

Notes: RC 445.A43 N29 1989

Mental health and quality of mental health care.

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature191750

Source: Med Law. 2001;20(4):531-42

Publication Type: Article

Date: 2001

Author: V. Taipale

Author Affiliation: National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health Stakes, Finland.

Source: Med Law. 2001;20(4):531-42

Date: 2001

Language: English

Publication Type: Article

Keywords: Cross-Cultural Comparison; Finland; Health Policy - legislation & jurisprudence; Humans; Mental Disorders - rehabilitation; Mental Health Services - legislation & jurisprudence; Patient Advocacy - legislation & jurisprudence; Quality of Health Care - legislation & jurisprudence

Abstract: Mental health is an intrinsic part of health. Its prevailing position as secondary to physical health and its consequent neglect are based on inaccurate assumptions about mental health. Nowhere in the world, in either the developed or the developing countries, has mental health work been given priority as part of social policy, health policy or public policy. Yet all countries readily admit the major impact of mental health disturbances on the national economy and public health. The mentally sick are at the bottom of the list in service systems the world over, and the common attitude towards them tends to be highly negative. Meanwhile there is convincing evidence of the global and growing need for mental health services. The international debate on mental health policy has its origins in two arenas: in human rights issues and in service reform issues. The debate on human rights concerns legislation on mental health, compulsory treatment and coercive measures. As to the service reform process, the universal focus has been on the financing of health care, on cuts and downsizing, where no priority has been given to the quality of care. The social consequences of mental illnesses may be far more seriously marginalising for the patient than is the illness itself. They are caused by the inexperience and the exclusion mechanisms of the social community. They are evident also in non-institutional services, causing isolation and rejection. The state of mental health patients will not improve without the strong involvement of health policy planners, quality assurance developers and the medical and scientific community. We need far more studies and research in the field. We need also the empowerment of the patients themselves and their relatives.

PubMed ID: 11817384 View in PubMed

Brain injuries in Alaska: 10-year TBI plan

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature100733

Publication Type: Report

Date: Oct-2008

1 website

Author: Alaska Department of Health and Social Services; Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority; Alaska Brain Injury Network

Date: Oct-2008

Language: English

Geographic Location: U.S.

Publication Type: Report

Keywords: Acute rehabilitation; Advocacy; Alaska; Children and youth; Identification; Long-Term Care; Outreach; Planning and policies; Post-acute rehabilitation; Prevention; Referral; Service coordination; Service delivery system; TBI; Traumatic brain injury; Vocational rehabilitation

Abstract: The ABIN and partners recognize that a strong system of services that are timely and efficient will be dependent on interagency collaboration, common goals, and defined outcomes. Data across systems will be needed to assess progress toward the overall goal of this plan, which is to improve existing systems and expand services.

Online Resources

http://www.alaskabraininjury.org/documents_akbrain/10%20Year%20TBI%20Plan.pdf

Postpartum mental health.

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature217386

Source: J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol. 1994 Sep;15(3):141-6

Publication Type: Article

Date: Sep-1994

Author: H. Viinamäki; S. Rastas; L. Tukeva; S. Kuha; L. Niskanen; S. Saarikoski

Author Affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Kuopio University Hospital, Finland.

Source: J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol. 1994 Sep;15(3):141-6

Date: Sep-1994

Language: English

Publication Type: Article

Keywords: Adult; Depressive Disorder - diagnosis - epidemiology - prevention & control - psychology; Female; Finland; Health services needs and demand; Health Surveys; Humans; Incidence; Marriage - psychology; Maternal Health Services - utilization; Mental health; Puerperal Disorders - diagnosis - epidemiology - prevention & control - psychology; Questionnaires; Risk factors; Social Support

Abstract: The mental health of parturients 1-2 months after delivery was assessed. The study was carried out using a questionnaire between September and November 1992 in connection with the postpartum visits of mothers to the maternity health care center. The need for psychological help was assessed using a 12-item questionnaire (General Health Questionnaire), according to which 28% of the subjects needed psychological help. These mothers did not differ from the others in terms of age, marital status, education, or financial situation. Nor was the need for psychological help associated with health habits, with traumatic life events or conflicts during childhood and adolescence, or with delivery-related factors. Mothers needing psychological help were more depressed and considered the social support they were receiving to be inadequate more often than the others. These women also more often reported marital problems during pregnancy and after delivery. None of the mothers had sought help because of mental health problems. It is concluded that antenatal and postnatal clinics should pay more attention to the mental health of mothers.

PubMed ID: 8000471 View in PubMed

Alaska's Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative

https://arctichealth.org/en/permalink/ahliterature100741

Date: Aug-2005

1 website

Author: Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority; University of Alaska; State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services

Date: Aug-2005

Language: English

Geographic Location: U.S.

Abstract: In largely rural states, such as Alaska, there have been historic difficulties in recruiting and retaining an effective behavioral health workforce. The President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health described in detail the significant problems facing mental or behavioral health systems throughout the country. Indications are that shortages will become more severe in the next decade, and that professionals will need to have new skills to work in a more integrated behavioral health environment.