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The Medical Director Institute works to ensure that all Americans have access to a comprehensive, integrated continuum of care with the expectation of recovery. View all publications from the MDI below.

Addendum: Medication Matters: Causes and Solutions to Medication Non-Adherence During Times of Disaster
Jan 25, 2021

This addendum provides a brief review of challenges with adherence and offers recommendations for improvement during disaster situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Guidance on Handling the Increasing Prevalence of Drugs Adulterated or Laced with Fentanyl
Sep 15, 2021

In this paper, we offer principles and recommendations for remediating the impacts of the rising rates of drugs adulterated or laced with fentanyl.

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Making the Case for High-functioning, Team-based Care in Community Behavioral Health Care Settings
Oct 1, 2020

Despite a wealth of data showing that team-based care leads to equal or better outcomes in efficiency, effectiveness, safety, cost savings and quality, the broad adoption of team-based care in CBHCs remains the exception rather than the rule.

Read more Integrated Health MDI Resource
Mass Violence in America: Causes, Impacts and Solutions
Aug 6, 2019

While there is a modest link between mental illness and violence, there is no basis for the public’s generalized fear of people with mental illness. Having a psychiatric diagnosis is neither necessary nor sufficient as a risk factor for committing an act of mass violence.

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Medical Director Institute 2022 Impact Report
May 15, 2023

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

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Medication Matters: Causes and Solutions to Medical Non-Adherence
Sep 1, 2018

Advances in medications have produced life-changing benefits for those with mental and substance use disorders, but too many people are not taking these medications as prescribed and their emotional and physical health suffers.

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Optimizing the Psychiatric Workflow Within a Team-Based Care Framework
Jan 15, 2021

This paper describes a model of providing psychiatric care in the CBHC clinic setting that will improve patient outcomes and improve the work experiences of all members of the team providing care.

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Psychiatric Leadership in Crisis Systems
Dec 15, 2021

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

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Psychiatric Shortage: Causes and Solutions
Mar 1, 2018

Today, more people are seeking mental health care than ever before, but there aren’t enough psychiatrists to meet the growing demand. Yet, few thought leaders acknowledge this “silent shortage.”…

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Quality Measurement in Crisis Services
Jan 17, 2023

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.

Read more Crisis Response MDI Resource
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