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Mental Health \ Mental Illness

The first step in treating a mental disorder is recognizing that something is not right. The second step is getting help. These two steps may in fact be the hardest part of the entire healing process. Once you seek help from a qualified health care provider, a correct diagnosis can be made and proper treatment can be given to help you get back on track.

Early recognition and treatment of a mental illness will offer you the greatest chance of recovery and the earlier you seek help the greater the chance that recurrences can be prevented. - WebMD

Whether you are seeking services or are just looking for information, the ADAMHS Board can provide you with the resources to find what you are looking for. We have adopted a benefit plan that outlines the types of treatment and services that we will pay for when dealing with Mental Illness. You can view that plan by clicking on the Benefit plan link either in the menu bar or at the bottom of the page.

Alcohol & Other Drug Addiction Related Services

If you or someone you care for is dependent on alcohol or drugs and needs treatment, it is important to know that no single treatment approach is appropriate for all individuals. Finding the right treatment program involves careful consideration of such things as the setting, length of care, philosophical approach and your or your loved one's needs.

National Prevention Week is May 20-26

Earlier this year, SAMHSA announced its latest observance-based initiative to promote public awareness of substance abuse prevention – National Prevention Week. This prevention awareness project will be observed annually each May with local communities across the country hosting events, rallies, and celebrations. The first National Prevention Week will take place May 20-26 and is intended to raise awareness about substance use and abuse before it even occurs. For more information, Click here

Play Therapy Management for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents

Anxiety is a major problem for our children and teens today. In our practice we see many children, adolescents, and adults for anxiety concerns. Children and adolescents seem to learn techniques for reducing or managing anxiety best when they learn through activities and creative means. This workshop will help you learn some fun ways to help others, and maybe even yourself, reduce anxiety connected to everyday life as well as difficult life events. More...

Best of Conference 2012 in Chicago

Whether or not you were at healthcare’s most important specialty conference this year, here are some links that help you capture or relive the experience and the wealth of learnings. More ....