It’s been a little over two weeks since the suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain and the Centers for Disease Control report on the dramatic increase in suicides in…
Author: Sue Abderholden
Acute care needs, state programs were 2016 focus for mental health advocates
The 2016 Minnesota Legislature again invested in our state’s mental health system. While last year the new funding focused on community-based services and supports, this year’s increases largely focused on acute care needs and…
‘GO GREEN’ for Mental Health Month
As we finally emerge from the cold dark winter our thoughts turn to spring— and green. Not the green from our grass or the leaves on the tree, but to…
Editorial - 2013 ‘Year in Review’ for the mental health community
Access Press recently reviewed there last year’s headlines for the disability community. There were also some very important changes to the mental health system that should be noted. Several major…
Group homes offer assurance to state’s families
Several laws were passed this year that impact children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. One of the most important ones was creating a voluntary certification process for…