Mental Health: Quality and effectiveness of treatment of Children
Having knowledgeable, sensitive providers and
clinicians will improve the quality and effectiveness
of treatment of children who are ethnically, racially,
and culturally diverse.
The ease of access to services, as well as the availability
of appropriate services also varies from state to state
and from community to community. For example, living
in a rural or remote area presents unique challenges
and opportunities. Services may be scarce, difficult to
access, or a long way away. However, other services
that may be available include telephone counseling,
telemedicine, outreach services, online therapy, and
community services. People living in rural and remote
areas also often develop strong social networks of
informal helpers and can be very creative in using
other local resources, such as libraries, local service
organizations, faith-based organizations, and
schools.
In many communities, it can take days or even weeks
to obtain appropriate mental health services. Families
may not understand the process of seeking help in the
mental health service system or know where and how
to access services. The issues associated with health
insurance, such as inability to obtain coverage or
limits on the duration and scope of services, can also
be a deterrent to accessing services. Different rules
govern eligibility for access to services and payment in
the mental health system in each state. For example,
psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health
professionals vary in the amount they charge. The cost
and type of treatment covered will vary depending
on individual insurance coverage and state-specific
Medicaid guidelines.
Medicaid is health insurance that helps many people
who cannot afford medical care pay for some or all of
their medical bills. Medicaid is financed and run jointly
by the federal and state governments. The Medicaid
program does not provide health care services for
everyone; a person must qualify for Medicaid. Low
income is only one reason for Medicaid eligibility:
eligibility is based on the young person's status
(financial or legal), not the parent's. Also, if someone
else's child lives with a family, the child may be
eligible even if other family members are not, because
the family income and resources will not count for the
child. Medicaid is a state-administered program. Each
state sets its own guidelines, subject to federal rules
and guidelines. States must cover certain services to
receive federal funds. Other services are optional and
are elected by states,»
Legal rights of youth also have an impact on access
to care and vary from state to state. In some states, a
14 year old can access substance abuse counseling
without parental permission through community or
private agencies. Most states require minors (those
younger than 21 years old) to get consent from a
parent or guardian before receiving outpatient mental
health treatment, but, in some states, someone who
is 15 years old or older may admit themselves to a
hospital for mental health services. Most states that
allow minors to access mental health services without
parental consent give practitioners discretion about
whether to inform the youth's parents about the
treatment.
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clinicians will improve the quality and effectiveness
of treatment of children who are ethnically, racially,
and culturally diverse.
The ease of access to services, as well as the availability
of appropriate services also varies from state to state
and from community to community. For example, living
in a rural or remote area presents unique challenges
and opportunities. Services may be scarce, difficult to
access, or a long way away. However, other services
that may be available include telephone counseling,
telemedicine, outreach services, online therapy, and
community services. People living in rural and remote
areas also often develop strong social networks of
informal helpers and can be very creative in using
other local resources, such as libraries, local service
organizations, faith-based organizations, and
schools.
In many communities, it can take days or even weeks
to obtain appropriate mental health services. Families
may not understand the process of seeking help in the
mental health service system or know where and how
to access services. The issues associated with health
insurance, such as inability to obtain coverage or
limits on the duration and scope of services, can also
be a deterrent to accessing services. Different rules
govern eligibility for access to services and payment in
the mental health system in each state. For example,
psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health
professionals vary in the amount they charge. The cost
and type of treatment covered will vary depending
on individual insurance coverage and state-specific
Medicaid guidelines.
Medicaid is health insurance that helps many people
who cannot afford medical care pay for some or all of
their medical bills. Medicaid is financed and run jointly
by the federal and state governments. The Medicaid
program does not provide health care services for
everyone; a person must qualify for Medicaid. Low
income is only one reason for Medicaid eligibility:
eligibility is based on the young person's status
(financial or legal), not the parent's. Also, if someone
else's child lives with a family, the child may be
eligible even if other family members are not, because
the family income and resources will not count for the
child. Medicaid is a state-administered program. Each
state sets its own guidelines, subject to federal rules
and guidelines. States must cover certain services to
receive federal funds. Other services are optional and
are elected by states,»
Legal rights of youth also have an impact on access
to care and vary from state to state. In some states, a
14 year old can access substance abuse counseling
without parental permission through community or
private agencies. Most states require minors (those
younger than 21 years old) to get consent from a
parent or guardian before receiving outpatient mental
health treatment, but, in some states, someone who
is 15 years old or older may admit themselves to a
hospital for mental health services. Most states that
allow minors to access mental health services without
parental consent give practitioners discretion about
whether to inform the youth's parents about the
treatment.
Notes:
What is it?
Service that boosts efficiency of HVAC systems to lower electrity costs for businesses & building owners
EPI's specialized Energy Star Rated coating technology extends air conditioner operational life while increasing cooling effectiveness, resulting in a reduced carbon footprint and lowered energy bill for landlords and business owners
How does it make money?
Businesses and commercial building owners pay for EPI's energy efficiency solutions
Who is it for?
Those with business to business or technology sales experience
Someone who wants to own a business they can run from home
What would you do as a franchisee?
Identify office buildings, retail spaces, data centers, and other businesses and commercial real estate owners to whom you can sell EPI's power consumption reduction system
So, what do you think?