MDI Publications

This guide is a call to action to increase the use of long-acting medications (LAMs) as a first-line treatment option.

This paper presents a new framework for guiding implementation of integration of physical health and behavioral health.

This report challenges common misconceptions about the relationship between mental illness and mass violence.

This vision of a nationwide behavioral health crisis system is critical to improving the wellbeing of our nation and ensuring everyone can thrive.

Download Temporarily UnavailableThis report is an overview of 2023 highlights and accomplishments of the Medical Director Institute at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.The Medical Director Institute (MDI) advises National Council members on best clinical practices and develops policies and initiatives that serve member mental health and substance use treatment…

This report proposes candidate measures for measurement-informed care (MIC) and next steps toward achieving sustainable MIC in behavioral health.

This paper outlines a set of tools that are well positioned to become the national standard for mental health service intensity assessment and planning.

An overview of 2022 highlights and accomplishments of the Medical Director Institute at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

As crisis systems evolve, it is necessary to use performance metrics that can advance access to care and alleviate distress in a consistent, measurable way.

This brief guidance expands on the recommendations of the recently released report, Roadmap to the Ideal Crisis System.