Mental Health Issues

Participants talked about the improvements in mental health awareness and the need for continued improvements in treatment. They focused on … read more

Participants talked about the improvements in mental health awareness and the need for continued improvements in treatment. They focused on the difficulty that many doctors have diagnosing mental illnesses, and the difficulty of conducting brain research. They also focused on the importance of detection to prevent suicides and to make sure those with mental illnesses are on Medicaid. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience. close

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  • Bernie Arons Director (Acting) Department of Health and Human Services->Center for Mental Health Services
  • Rachel Block Deputy Director Health Care Financing Administration->Center for Medicaid and State Operations
  • Sue Davis Chair National Alliance for the Mentally Ill->Committee on Public Policy and Communications
  • Steven E. Hyman M.D. Director National Institute of Mental Health
  • Jim McNulty Board Member National Institute of Mental Health
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Mental Health Issues

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Program ID:
155239-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Arlington, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 08, 2000 | 2:06am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Feb 08, 2000 | 5:42am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Feb 08, 2000 | 2:06am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 08, 2000 | 5:42am EST | C-SPAN 2
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