How CSP systems were to improve upon what was already in place with the establishment of CMHCs

  1. Describe how CSP systems were to improve upon what was already in place with the establishment of CMHCs. Include in your thoughts shifts in practice principles (do not list them) and types of services considered relevant to improving community stability outcomes.
  2. In what specific ways, relevant to improved treatment outcomes, are principles and practices of psychiatric rehabilitation important considerations with respect to concepts of neuroplasticity, recovery-oriented services and consumer involvement in treatment? (do not list the principles.)
  3. Describe CASSP. Include discussion of how at least three related practice principles and at least four strategies for strengthening parent-to-professional collaboration relate to CASSP.
  4. Discuss at least two provisions within the Affordable Care Act related to increasing access to treatment for dual-diagnosed consumers and at least two obstacles (unrelated to ACA) remaining that obstruct access to treatment. Finally, what is needed to improve outcomes of dual-diagnoses treatment.
  5. Discuss the relevance of advocacy and public testimony targeting behavioral health care issues as a means of influencing public policy. Include in your discussion how shortcomings in managed behavioral health care systems might best be addressed by advocates.