In the United States, we have several critical gaps in the mental health treatment system. One gap is a lack of access to, and disparities in access to, mental health treatment. Another is a gap in access to effective treatments. For example, a recent Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC, 2017) report presented data showing the rates of people receiving evidence-based treatments through state mental health systems. About a third received medication management, only a fifth received illness self-management, one in ten received dual diagnosis treatment, and few people received other effective treatments such as assertive community treatment, supported employment, or supported housing.
The MHTTC Network accelerates the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices across mental health prevention, treatment, and recovery, and also enhances the capacity of the workforce to provide these services. Recognizing the need for succinct summaries, we’ve built a library of Best and Promising Practices (BPP) Fact Sheets.
What is a BPP Fact Sheet?
Fact sheets provide information about EBPs to help organizations and providers match a practice to the needs of their clients, staff, and funders. Each fact sheet in the Library summarizes a specific behavioral health practice, its evidence base, and steps for successful implementation.
Our Network's Fact Sheets
Click on each title to view and download.
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