Stephen McCaffrey: The Truth About Mental Health and Violence

Stephen McCaffrey: The truth about mental health and violence
A federal court judge recently ruled that the Indiana Department of Correction must provide additional resources to prisoners who are not receiving adequate mental health treatment in correctional facilities. The headlines are full of the impact of … Read more on Indianapolis Star

Obama calls for changes to mental health care
Obama said he will also clarify which mental health and substance-abuse treatment benefits are considered "essential" in the new Affordable Care Act health exchanges. These are state programs to provide coverage for the uninsured, which must cover at … Read more on USA TODAY

Psychologist Offers Mental Health Therapy in Inner City – In the US capital, the neighborhood of Anacostia is considered one of the most dangerous and difficult areas of the country. And yet, an honors graduate psychologist with humble origins herself decided to start her practice there, determined to help the community, and mostly the girls who are growing there. Producer Zulima Palacio has this week’s edition of Making a Difference.