HPFT’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) team has started work on a pioneering Department of Health contract to roll out a new model for “talking therapies” for under-18s.

http://www.hertspartsft.nhs.uk/newsletters/camhs-prestigious-iapt-contract/

http://www.iapt.nhs.uk/cyp-iapt/

25 May 2012 Medicare/Medicaid.

"It has nothing to do with Medicare, Medicaid or other grants that agencies would have," she said. "This is only straight county-funded services."

http://www.lemarssentinel.com/story/1853396.html

24 May 2012.

The matter of the State of Iowa assuming payment of counties' Medicaid bills through retention of property tax relief dollars...

http://www.emmetsburgnews.com/page/content.detail/id/510237/State-To-Use-Property-Tax-Relief-Money-To-Pay-Medicaid.html?nav=5001

21 May 202 - Medicaid.

SAN ANGELO, Texas — Tom Green County has found a way to bring in more federal dollars to aid mental health, in a rare move for Texas counties.

During last week's Commissioners Court meeting, the court decided to send money to the state through an agreement whereby funds will be matched with
Medicaid Money and sent to area hospitals,which will help pay for MHMR services.

http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2012/may/21/county-boosts-mental-health-funds/


21 May 2012 - Medicaid.

Raleigh, N.C. — Last year, North Carolina spent about $10 billion on taxpayer-funded Medicaid claims, covering everything from doctors’ bills to mental health care for low-income residents. Spotting scams in all that money has been difficult, until now.

http://www.wral.com/news/local/wral_investigates/story/11117421/

22 May 2012.

An audit needs to be conducted in WA jails so mentally ill inmates – who equate to 16 per cent of the prison population - can get the help needed to break the cycle of crime, says Shadow Attorney General John Quigley.



Read more: http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/audit-mentally-ill-prisoners-says-quigley-20120521-1z12c.html#ixzz1vXGZyLS0

http://www.smh.com.au/wa-news/audit-mentally-ill-prisoners-says-quigley-20120521-1z12c.html

GetFit - Wellness/Ultrasis...Revenue: $10 mil. - $25 mil.

http://www.zoominfo.com/#!search/profile/company?companyId=113706170&targetid=profile

How it Works...

UPMCs’ eVisit platform allows non-emergent patients to seek treatment for 25 primary care topics like back pain, bronchitis, burn, cold symptoms, anxiety, depression.

http://www.healthcare-informatics.com/article/making-evisit-work#.T5q4WjbZUEI.twitter

http://www.healthcare-informatics.com/article/making-evisit-work#.T5q4WjbZUEI.twitter


http://www.healthcare-informatics.com/article/telemedicine-breakthroughs-pittsburgh

UPMC is a very large system—there are many ways in which telemedicine can fit into the system. And because we’re such a large system, and spread out across such a large area, obviously, telemedicine has a large attraction for people at UPMC. And one element is the integration of smart technology into patient care; telemedicine is certainly one aspect of that. We’re looking at how it can enhance care, but also where it can provide more affordable and cost-effective care as well

Dr. Ian McPherson OBE joins Ultrasis' Advisory Board
An acknowledged leader in overseeing transformation in mental health services from clinical, managerial and policy perspectives, Ian - a Clinical Psychologist by profession - was, in 2009, the founding Director of the National Mental Health Development Unit (NMHDU), set up by the Department of Health and the NHS to support the development and implementation of mental health policy.

<a href='http://www.ultrasis.com/news/article.html?article_id=298' target='window'>http://www.ultrasis.com

CBT is also available via computer programmes which you can use at home (CCBT). Research has shown some CCBT programmes are effective in mild symptoms of depression and anxiety and are therefore recommended by NICE. CCBT is available on the NHS or can be purchased privately by individuals. If you would like more information go to Beating The Blues for depression treatment or Fear Fighter for anxiety treatment.

http://www.rethink.org/living_with_mental_illness/treatment_and_therapy/talking_treatments/types_of_talking_tre.html

Somenta Site May 12..

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/beating-the-blues-a-successful-computerized-depression-treatment-now-in-canada-121502.htm

UPMC/Ultrasis = u2 Interactive...

UPMC is a $9 billion global health enterprise with more than 54,000 employees headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., and is transforming health care by integrating more than 20 hospitals, 400 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, a "health insurance services division" and international and commercial services.

http://www.gettinghired.com/MakeConnections/c270-UPMC.aspx

Leicester City..

http://www.supply2health.nhs.uk/5PC/Lists/Advertisements/DispForm.aspx?ID=16

An interesting point the 4 year grant aided trial Beating The Blues,700 patients will be fed by our partner UPMC America.

The study will measure the effectiveness of Beating the BluesUS (alone, and in combination with an Internet support group), and compare it to treatment as usual for depression and anxiety within primary care. The research study will involve 700 patients, ages 18 to 75, who will be referred to the trial by physicians at a dozen or more UPMC-affiliated primary care practices located across western Pennsylvania.


http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/694377#ixzz1tt8rcg5x

3 May 2012 Information Source UPMC America Health Plan.


University of Pittsburgh Medical School Professor Secures Funding for Beating the BluesUS Research Study


Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/694377#ixzz1tp6Rc1bz

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/694377

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT01482806?term=rollman&rank=1

Insomnia...

However, these cost the NHS a good deal of money. Talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) ‘are most effective for insomnia, yet there isn’t enough general investment into it’.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2137544/Cant-decent-nights-rest-Call-sleep-squad-tell-whats-going-wrong.html#ixzz1tZF13tu9

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is raising awareness about computerised programs today...


http://www.newsguardian.co.uk/community/more-help-for-mental-health-issues-1-4499357

Medtech is in the process of developing prototypes and software solutions for the management of mental health such as Talking Therapy Modules for the primary mental health sector and mental health referral pathways. These will be integrated with existing Medtech solutions and available to primary healthcare providers.

http://www.medtechglobal.com/news/90/75/Mental-Health.html

Common anti-depressants could be doing patients more harm than good, according to researchers examined the impact of the medications on the whole body 25 April 2012.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2134863/Anti-depressants-harm-good.html#ixzz1t3x49Ipd

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2134863/Anti-depressants-harm-good.html

‘Talking Therapies: A four-year plan of action' set the expectation that by 2014/15 a "minimum" of 15% per annum of those in need will be able to access psychological therapy services. Furthermore, of those completing treatment it is expected that at least 50% will recover (i.e. move from caseness to non-caseness, as defined in the ‘National Level KPI guidance for 2011/12'.

http://www.iapt.nhs.uk/services/measuring-outcomes/

http://www.iaptus.co.uk/news-and-information/the-iapt-dataset/

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Trust's New IAPT Initiative Is Launched

Derbyshire Healthcare's innovative new IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) service for children and adolescents is launched today (Friday 2nd March 2012) with an event taking place at

http://www.chesterfieldpost.co.uk/public_services/hospital_medical/hosp_med_00000124.html

UK - The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, and Health Minister Paul Burstow announced today that the ambitious Children and Young People's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT) programme will receive an extra investment of up to £22 million over the next three years. This is in addition to the £8 million per year for four years that had previously been secured.

http://www.iapt.nhs.uk/news/new-resources-for-the-children-and-young-peoples-iapt-project-announced-today----/

http://www.ultrasis.com/news/article.html?article_id=282

http://www.multicare.org/

Here, this 38-foot mobile unit literally parks in front of the building where they already receive mental-health counseling. Patients are put at ease and get streamlined attention from a nurse practitioner with a background in mental health.The mobile unit, "a joint effort between MultiCare Health System and ""OptumHealth"" Pierce Regional Support Network (RSN), already has saved enough taxpayer money to make me wonder why these things aren't traveling statewide.

http://www.multicare.org/goodsam/news/article/the-seattle-times-mentally-ill-offered-a-healing-hand

BACP argues that CCBT should be implemented across NHS Scotland only in conjunction with face-to-face therapy.

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) argues that Computer Aided Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CCBT) should be implemented across NHS Scotland in conjunction with face-to-face therapy. BACP warmly welcomes the Parliamentary Questions from Scottish Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Health and Justice, Alison McInnes MSP seeking clarification from the Scottish Government about the use of CCBT.


http://www.bacp.co.uk/media/index.php?cat=&year=2012

http://www.upmcglobalcare.com/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.beatingtheblues.co.uk/
http://www.beatingtheblues.co.nz/
http://www.beatingthebluesus.com/
http://www.innohealth.nl/Inno/Beating+The+Blues

http://www.upmc.com/healthatoz/pages/healthlibrary.aspx?chunkiid=101930

http://www.u2interactive.com/

u2 Squared Interactive was formed partnership in 2011, between Ultrasis and upmc America, selling Beating The Blue an online depression program used by the NHS in England.

The program is a Talking Therapies (CCBT) Computer Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

Thought some of you guys may be interested.

http://www.ultrasis.com/

http://www.ultrasis.com/news/article.html?article_id=272

http://www.ultrasis.com/news/article.html?article_id=273

May be worth a look..

http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/board.aspx?board_id=18614

..NHS 24 asked to back computerised CBT 15/02/12

..NHS 24 has been urged to support the business case for providing a computerised cognitive behavioural therapy service for Scotland.

A report to the NHS 24 board by its medical director, Professor George Crooks, says such a service “offers the potential to provide effective treatment at a much reduced cost per treatment, while improving access to treatment.”

http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/board.aspx?board_id=18614

12/02/2012 Computers replace counsellors for depressed patients

http://www.scotsman.com/scotland-on-sunday/scotland/computers_replace_counsellors_for_depressed_patients_1_2112124

Beneficiaries will be enrolled on the iAPT (Ixion Applied Psychology and Technology) pathway and given access to MyWorkSearch. Advisers across the District will be given access to this customised iAPT delivery model. The iAPT delivery model is an outcome-focused tool delivering integrated talking therapies, to give total support including advice on employment and skills, debt, housing and relationships. The tool provides direct delivery of 18 hours of Positive Psychological training to young people.

http://www.prevista.co.uk/2012/02/fsf/

SUMMER 2011 AARP SITE:

UNITED KINGDOM AND UNITED STATES

Beating the Blues: Computer-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy...

Occasionally we all feel anxious, stressed, or depressed, yet it’s often difficult to access the help we need and at the time we need it. The American health care provider UPMC and British company Ultrasis have formed a joint venture to introduce a web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program called “Beating the Blues US™” (www.beatingthebluesus.com). This innovative, evidencebased program will be available in the United States starting in September 2011.

How does Cognitive Beavioral Therapy work?

Developed in the United States, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is now used by therapists worldwide to treat a range of emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress. CBT has the most extensive evidence base of any “talking therapy” and is based on the principle that “The way we feel is caused by how we think and what we do.” Beating the Blues is based on the same proven CBT principles used by therapists, and works by helping people to learn the skills and techniques required to improve their emotional well-being and then to practice them untilthey become second nature. Delivered over the Internet using a range of multimedia techniques, Beating the Blues consists of eight weekly one-hour sessions.

The easy-to-use program, accessible at any time and completely confidential, has been. They also mentioned mobile health summit. The GSMA and the nonprofit organization mHealth Alliance (mHA) have come together to produce a new event in the health care calendar. The GSMA-mHA Mobile Health Summit 2011 is designed to stimulate greater understanding, dialogue, and collaboration among all stakeholders in the emerging mobile health system: health care providers, mobile operators, pharmaceutical companies, insurance groups, governments, and nongovernmental organizations.

The mission of the Mobile Health Summit is to bring to light best practices across the world and unveil the health and business opportunities these services represent.

Mental ill health will soon be the biggest burden on society both economically and sociologically, costing around £105 billion per annum.

http://www.labour.org.uk/rethinking-mental-health-in-twenty-first-century,2012-01-31

23 January 2012 Insomnia.

“The RCGP supports CBT and talking therapies as an alternative to medication in the treatment of a range of conditions, including depression and mental health problems. However, we appreciate that there is limited funding for such therapies and very high demand.”

http://www.saga.co.uk/health/mind/when-you-need-a-better-nights-sleep-221.aspx

Increasing Access To Psychological Therapies Aids Local Employment Rate 16 Published 16 January 2012.

People with depression in Wandsworth are successfully finding and keeping jobs, thanks to South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust's local Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service.

http://www.swlstg-tr.nhs.uk/news-and-media/news/increasing-access-to-psychological-therapies/

Beating the Blues to be utilized in VA pilot project in Michigan.

Beating the Blues will be evaluated by Veterans Administration researchers in a pilot project that will examine the potential for Beating the Blues to be delivered in a 'peer to peer' model by veterans who have been trained to act as mentors and given ongoing support by existing clinical services. Veterans are often strongly motivated to help one another and the expected outcome will be that peer support will increase acceptance and successful completion of treatment


http://www.u2interactive.com/a_newsarticle5.html

Norfolk Sufolk NHS What does the service provide?

The 'Iapt' programme helps people with more common mental health problems, such as depression or anxiety, by concetrating on talking therapies to help them cope.


http://www.smhp.nhs.uk/OurServices/MentalHealth/IAPTImprovingAccesstoPsychologicalTherapies.aspx

Groundbreaking IAPT Systems for Patients, Clinicians and Managers

CORE Net is second generation support software for the CORE system which has a successful history of over 10 years, supported by the CORE PC analysis tool. CORE methodology is used by over 90% of NHS Primary Care services who use routine Outcome Measurement (OM) in delivering psychological therapies in "UK" and is now being implemented in other "EU countries" such as the "Netherlands" and "Denmark" It is showing without doubt that using valid clinical outcomes can dramatically improve patient care and raise standards of service overall.

http://www.coreims-online.com/

Employers - U2 Interactive

The evidence shows that common emotional problems such as stress, depression, and anxiety contribute to significant loss of productivity in the workplace ...


http://www.u2interactive.com/c_emp.html