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On-line Only CMH94-5001 Pamphlet
  • A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services Decade of the Brain NIH(CMH94-5001)
    • This booklet was a joint effort of the Center for Mental Health Services and the National Institute of Mental Health. Describes warning signals, steps to take in emergencies, kinds of help available, and sources for mental health services. 1994. 29 pp.
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    In stock & On-line KEN98-0044 Fact Sheet
  • Alternative Approaches to Mental Health Care(KEN98-0044)
    • This fact sheet describes art therapy, self help, and technology based therapies that emphasize the relationship between mind, body, and spirit. 1998. 5 pp.
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    On-line Only KEN98-0045 Fact Sheet
  • Anxiety Disorders(KEN98-0045)
    • Anxiety disorders range from feelings of uneasiness most of the time to immobilizing bouts of terror. This fact sheet briefly describes generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is intended only as a starting point for gaining an understanding of anxiety disorders.
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    On-line Only SMA96-3118 Pamphlet
  • Before You Label People, Look at Their Contents(SMA96-3118)
    • This brochure explains how stigma affects the lives of people with mental illness and what steps can be taken to end it. 1996.
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    In stock & On-line SMA04-3892 Report
  • Building Bridges - Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Addiction: Consumers and Service Providers, Policymakers, and Researchers in Dialogue(SMA04-3892)
    • Building Bridges: Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Addiction: Consumer and Service Providers, Policymakers, and Researchers in Dialogue
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    In stock & On-line SMA05-4067 Report
  • Building Bridges Consumers & Representatives of the Mental Health & Criminal Justice Systems in Dialogue(SMA05-4067)
    • Building Bridges: Consumers and Representatives of the Mental Health and Criminal Justice Systems in Dialogue.
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    In stock & On-line SMA06-4040 Report
  • Building Bridges Mental Health Consumers and Primary Health Care Representatives in Dialogue(SMA06-4040)
    • Building Bridges Mental Health Consumers and Primary Health Care Representatives in Dialogue
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    On-line Only SMA - 3868 Guide
  • Building Bridges: Mental Health Consumers and Members of Faith-Based and Community Organizations in Dialogue(SMA - 3868)
    • Building Bridges: Mental Health Consumers and Members of Faith-Based and Community Organizations in Dialogue
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    In stock & On-line SMA01-3513 Booklet
  • Challenging Stereotypes: An Action Guide(SMA01-3513)
    • This guide offers ways to work with the media to provide accurate depictions of people with mental illness and their recovery. Includes sample letters and contact information for local and national media. 2001.
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    In stock & On-line KEN98-0046 Fact Sheet
  • Choosing the Right Mental Health Therapist(KEN98-0046)
    • This fact sheet outlines 10 steps to finding the best therapist, based on an individual's mental health needs and circumstances. 1998. 3 pp.
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    In stock & On-line SMA05-4018 Report
  • Community Integration for Older Adults with Mental Illnesses: Overcoming Barriers and Seizing Opportunities(SMA05-4018)
    • This report is the third in a series of reports prepared by the National and Statewide Coalitions to Promote Community-Based Care under Olmstead project, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is designed to help State and local Olmstead coalitions understand the barriers that older adults face and learn about the innovative solutions being adopted and adapted across the country.
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    On-line Only NMH05-0195 Article
  • Competence Issues in Self-Directed Care(NMH05-0195)
    • Competence Issues in Self-Directed Care
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    On-line Only CMH99-5023 Newsletter
  • Consumer Affairs Bulletin Volume 4, No. 1 (Spring 1999) SAMHSA Awards New Consumer-Focused Grants(CMH99-5023)
    • This bulletin provides information on CMHS programs, materials, and news from the spring of 1999.
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    On-line Only CMH97-5013 Booklet
  • Consumer Affairs Bulletin, Anti-Stigma Programs Promote Positive Attitudes. Volume II, No. 1, Spring 1997(CMH97-5013)
    • This bulletin provides information on CMHS’ anti-stigma campaign and the protection and advocacy system available to consumers of mental health services, as well as information on various other topics.
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    On-line Only CMH97-5015 Article
  • Consumer Affairs Bulletin, CMHS Dynamic Duo - Consumers and Psychiatrists in Dialogue, Vol. 2, No. 2, Summer 97'.(CMH97-5015)
    • This bulletin reports on a meeting sponsored by CMHS in which ten consumers and ten psychiatrists met to discuss cooperative partnership activities to improve mental health services. It also provides information on studies conducted on consumer-operated self-help groups.
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    On-line Only CMH96-5012 Booklet
  • Consumer Affairs Bulletin, CMHS Expands Consumer Initiative. Volume I, No. 1, Winter 1996.(CMH96-5012)
    • This bulletin announced CMHS’ expanded consumer initiatives.
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    On-line Only CMH98-5021 Newsletter
  • Consumer Affairs Bulletin, Women and Mental Health - Finding the Facts, Volume 3, No. 2, Spring/Summer 1998(CMH98-5021)
    • This bulletin provides information on how to acquire the report The Cost and Effects of Parity for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Insurance Benefits and presents other information of interest to consumers of mental health services.
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    In stock & On-line SMA01-3510 Booklet
  • Consumer/Survivor-Operated Self-Help Programs: A Technical Report(SMA01-3510)
    • This report documents the experiences of consumers/survivors in designing and operating self-help programs. Also includes a retrospective review of the consumer/survivor self-help movement. 2001. 91 pp.
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    On-line Only DSCSD 31 Journal Article
  • Consumer/Suvivor Planning Meeting, Report for the Center for Mental Health Services, 1995.(DSCSD 31)
    • This is the report from a meeting whose purpose was to solicit feedback and suggestions on present and future CMHS activities, provide guidance in identifying and targeting issues, and presenting strategies that best meet consumer/survivor needs and preferences.
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    On-line Only NMH05-0193 Article
  • Consumer-Directed Transformation to a Recovery-Based Mental Health System(NMH05-0193)
    • Consumer-Directed Transformation to a Recovery-Based Mental Health System
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    In stock & On-line OEL00-0006 Booklet
  • Consumers and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses in Dialogue(OEL00-0006)
    • This report summarizes a meeting of consumers and psychiatric mental health nurses convened by the Center for Mental Health Services. 2000.
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    In stock & On-line OEL00-0009 Report
  • Consumers and Psychiatrists in Dialogue(OEL00-0009)
    • This report summarizes a meeting of consumers and psychiatrists convened by the Center for Mental Health Services. 2000.
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    On-line Only OEL00-0008 Booklet
  • Consumers and Psychologists: A Dialogue(OEL00-0008)
    • This report summarizes a meeting of consumers and psychologists convened by the Center for Mental Health Services. 2000.
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    On-line Only OEL00-0007 Booklet
  • Consumers and Social Workers in Dialogue(OEL00-0007)
    • This report summarizes a meeting of consumers and social workers convened by the Center for Mental Health Services. 2000.
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    On-line Only KEN01-0109 Booklet
  • Critical Issues for Parents with Mental Illness and their Families(KEN01-0109)
    • This report integrates the available knowledge regarding parents with mental illness and their families. The impact of mental illness on parenting and family life varies with the age at onset, severity and duration of the illness, and the nature of any consequent impairment in parental functioning, as well as with the strengths and resources of parents and family members are discussed.
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    On-line Only KEN98-0047 Fact Sheet
  • Eating Disorders(KEN98-0047)
    • This fact sheet provides basic information on the symptoms, medical complications, formal diagnosis, and treatment for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. 1998. 2 pp.
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    In stock & On-line SMA00-3471 Booklet
  • Filing an ADA Employment Discrimination Charge: Making it Work For You(SMA00-3471)
    • This guidebook provides information about the ADA employment discrimination administrative charge process. It provides case examples and explains when, where, and how to file a charge. 33 pp.
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    In stock & On-line SMA05-3982 Booklet
  • Free To Choose - Transforming Behavioral Health Care to Self-Direction(SMA05-3982)
    • In 2004 SAMHSA hosted a Consumer Direction Initiative Summit that presented papers and recommendations for SAMHSA’s next steps towards fostering a more consumer-directed approach in behavioral health care services for people with substance use disorders and mental illnesses and children with serious emotional disturbances. This document summarizes the many issues raised in the working papers prepared for the Summit and during the meeting. Free to Choose provides useful information in support of the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health Final Report recommendation for a more consumer and family driven mental health care system.
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    In stock & On-line SMA04-3948 Article
  • Getting There: Helping People With Mental Illnesses Access Transportation(SMA04-3948)
    • The full integration of people with disabilities into our Nation’s communities is a primary goal of the President’s New Freedom Initiative. In 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court in Olmstead v. L.C. held that States should provide community-based services and supports to people with disabilities to enable them to live in the most integrated settings possible. However, for many, community integration is still a dream. Most communities nationwide are still struggling to develop the necessary services and supports. One of the greatest challenges is providing the transportation necessary for people with disabilities to participate in society.
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    On-line Only KEN98-0048 Fact Sheet
  • Housing Options for People With Mental Illness(KEN98-0048)
    • This fact sheet describes housing options for people with mental illness, ranging from independent living to 24 hour assistance with all daily activities. 1998. 3 pp.
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    On-line Only KEN98-0051 Fact Sheet
  • Know Your Rights(KEN98-0051)
    • This fact sheet covers avenues to help individuals ensure legal protection for rights related to issues such as confidentiality and the benefits and risks of a certain treatment or procedure. 1998. 3 pp.
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    On-line Only SMA96-3102 Pamphlet
  • Mental Illness Is Not a Full-Time Job, 1996(SMA96-3102)
    • Like all workers, people with severe mental illnesses can benefit greatly from the security and self-sufficiency that come with stable and fulfilling employment.
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    In stock & On-line SMA05-3988 Report
  • Mentally Healthy Aging: A Report on Overcoming Stigma for Older Americans(SMA05-3988)
    • Mentally Healthy Aging A Report on Overcoming Stigma for Older Americans
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    On-line Only KEN98-0049 Fact Sheet
  • Mood Disorders(KEN98-0049)
    • This fact sheet provides basic information on the symptoms, formal diagnoses, and treatment for bipolar disorder (also known as manic depressive illness) and depression. 1998. 3 pp.
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    In stock & On-line SMA00-3472 Booklet
  • Participatory Dialogues, A Guide to Organizing Interactive Discussions on Mental Health Issues among Consumers, Providers,and Family Members(SMA00-3472)
    • This manual, developed by mental health consumers, is designed to stimulate and promote dialogue among States, local communities, providers, managed care organizations, advocates, family members, and consumers.
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    In stock Only OM00-4074 Video
  • Partners In Recovery: Creating Successful Practitioner-Consumer Alliances-Video(OM00-4074)
    • This 18-minute videotape features interviews with mental health providers and people living with mental illness. 2000.
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    On-line Only SMA01-3509 Booklet
  • Pocket Guide to Mental Health Resources 2003(SMA01-3509)
    • This is a directory of national toll-free help lines, State mental health agencies, State protection and advocacy agencies, and mental health resources by topic. 2003. The version of this document which is available for viewing on-line is the updated, 2003, version.
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    On-line Only NMH05-0192 Article
  • Promoting Self Determination for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities Through Self-Directed Services: A Look a Federal, State and Public Systems as Sources of Cash-Outs and Other Fiscal Expansion Opportunities(NMH05-0192)
    • A Look at Federal, State, and Public Systems as Sources of Cash-Outs and Other Fiscal Expansion Opportunities
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    On-line Only CMH97-5016 Journal Article
  • Protection & Advocacy of Individuals with Mental Illness: PAIMI - Final Rule(CMH97-5016)
    • This text is the current form, as amended in 2000, of the following rule in the Federal Code of Regulations: Title 42, Public Health, Chapter 1, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Part 51, Requirements Applicable to the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Program.
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    On-line Only NMH05-0194 Article
  • Quality Issues in Consumer/Family Direction(NMH05-0194)
    • Quality Issues in Consumer/Family Direction
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    In stock & On-line SMA-3504 Booklet
  • Recovering Your Mental Health: A Self-Help Guide(SMA-3504)
    • This booklet offers tips for understanding symptoms of depression and other conditions and getting help. Also details the advantages of counseling, medications available, options for professional help, relaxation techniques, and paths to "positive thinking.” 2001. 32 pp.
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    In stock & On-line SMA-3720 Booklet
  • Recovering Your Mental Health: Action Planning for Prevention and Recovery - A Self-Help Guide(SMA-3720)
    • This is one of seven mental health self-help booklets. It discusses strategies to help individuals learn how to consistently do those things that help in their recovery. These strategies were developed by people who experience emotional or psychiatric symptoms. Additional resources are also provided.
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    In stock & On-line SMA-3715 Booklet
  • Recovering Your Mental Health: Building Self-Esteem - A Self-Help Guide(SMA-3715)
    • This is one of seven mental health self-help booklets. It gives practical tips on ways to improve self esteem that includes activities that help people feel good about themselves and a list of other resources.
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    In stock & On-line SMA-3717 Booklet
  • Recovering Your Mental Health: Dealing With the Effects of Trauma - A Self-Help Guide(SMA-3717)
    • This is one of seven mental health self-help booklets. It focuses on helping individuals cope with traumatic events and makes suggestions of how they can take charge of their own recovery. It also provides a list of additional resources.
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    In stock & On-line SMA-3718 Booklet
  • Recovering Your Mental Health: Developing A Recovery and Wellness Lifestyle - A Self-Help Guide(SMA-3718)
    • This is one of seven mental health self-help booklets. It gives helpful tips on how individuals can think about areas of their lives that may need to be changed and possible changes they could make. Additional resources are also included.
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    In stock & On-line SMA-3716 Booklet
  • Recovering Your Mental Health: Making and Keeping Friends - A Self - Help Guide(SMA-3716)
    • This is one of seven mental health self-help booklets. It provides suggestions for making and keeping friends and a list of other resources.
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    In stock & On-line SMA-3719 Booklet
  • Recovering Your Mental Health: Speaking Out for Yourself - A Self-Help Guide(SMA-3719)
    • This is one of seven mental health self-help booklets. It addresses ways in which individuals can become self-advocates by taking control of the decisions that affect their lives. It provides simple assertiveness tips and other resources.
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    In stock & On-line SMA08-4349
  • Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity and Social Inclusion Associated with Mental Health SAMHSA's ADS Center(SMA08-4349)
    • The Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma Associated with Mental Illness (ADS Center) provides practical assistance to individuals, States, and public and private organizations in the design, implementation, and operation of programs and initiatives to reduce discrimination and stigma.
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    In stock & On-line KEN98-0052 Fact Sheet
  • Schizophrenia(KEN98-0052)
    • This fact sheet provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for schizophrenia. 1998. 2 pp.
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    On-line Only FAST FACT3 Card
  • Suicide(FAST FACT3)
    • This fact card provides statistics and a list of resources on suicide. 2000.
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    On-line Only KEN95-0010 Fact Sheet
  • Technical Assistance, Research and Training Centers and Clearinghouses.(KEN95-0010)
    • This fact sheet provides a list of Research, Training, and Technical Assistance Centers supported by the Center for Mental Health Services. Services may include technical assistance, information and referrals, on-site consultation, training, library services, publications, annotated bibliographies, and other resources. Many services are available free of charge, but in some cases, charges may apply.
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    On-line Only NMH05-0191 Article
  • The Consumer-Directed Health Care: Challenges and Opportunities for Families with Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance(NMH05-0191)
    • The Consumer-Directed Health Care:Challenges and Opportunities for Families with Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance
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    On-line Only KEN98-0053 Fact Sheet
  • Traditional Therapies(KEN98-0053)
    • This fact sheet describes the methods most commonly used by mental health professionals, including behavioral therapy, medications, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. 1998. 3 pp.
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    In stock & On-line SMA06-4173 Booklet
  • Transforming Housing for People with Psychiatric Disabilities Report(SMA06-4173)
    • This new publication discusses the problems of board and care homes for people with psychiatric disabilities and offers ten recommendations to improve the quality of life of board and care home residents. The history, demographics and common concerns of these homes are detailed in-depth. A list of measures being implemented to improve the lives of residents and recommendations calling for a recovery-oriented approach based on the principles of self-direction and community integration are provided. The report calls to end reliance on board and care homes and to improve conditions in existing homes.
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    On-line Only CMH98-5017 Newsletter
  • Walk the Walk for lives touched by mental illness , Consumer Affairs Bulletin, Volume 3, No. 1, Winter 1998.(CMH98-5017)
    • This bulletin provides information on the “Walk the Walk: For Lives Touched by Mental Illness” event that took place in 1998.

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