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Tag: substance abuse

Posted inMental Health

Determining disparity in mental health treatment can be difficult

by Yen Duong January 30, 2019April 14, 2021
Posted inConsumer News

Mental health providers struggle with disparities in the system

by Yen Duong January 23, 2019February 13, 2019
Posted inMental Health

Mental health parity isn’t panning out for some patients and parents

by Yen Duong January 22, 2019April 26, 2019
A woman interviews a man in a suit sitting at a black wood table with coffee and water in front of a window with greenery.
Posted inMental Health

Patrick Kennedy – Fighting for Mental Health Parity

by Yen Duong October 3, 2018September 16, 2022
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Posted inChildren's Health

Pay Attention to Mental Health After Florence

by Yen Duong September 24, 2018September 16, 2022
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Posted inSubstance Use

Blue Cross Tightens Rules on Opioid Prescriptions

by Mark Tosczak March 30, 2018September 20, 2022

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