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Building Power in Oregon’s Behavioral Health Industry

Building Power in Oregon’s Behavioral Health Industry

Feb. 04, 2020

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Building Power in Oregon’s Behavioral Health Industry

Two hundred and nine behavioral health workers in Oregon are making great progress on their 2020 New Year’s resolution to secure a strong voice on the job.

Building Power in Oregon’s Behavioral Health Industry

Suicide Rate Up 1.4 Percent – Still Tenth Leading Cause of Death in U.S.

Suicide Rate Up 1.4 Percent – Still Tenth Leading Cause of Death in U.S.

Jan. 30, 2020

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Suicide Rate Up 1.4 Percent – Still Tenth Leading Cause of Death in U.S.

The CDC released its mortality report including the most recent data related to suicide in the U.S. for the year 2018. According to the new data, suicide remains the tenth leading cause of death, and the rate of suicide in 2018 increased by 1.4 percent.

Suicide Rate Up 1.4 Percent – Still Tenth Leading Cause of Death in U.S.

When Pregnant Moms Are Stressed Out, Babies' Brains Suffer

When Pregnant Moms Are Stressed Out, Babies' Brains Suffer

Jan. 16, 2020

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When Pregnant Moms Are Stressed Out, Babies' Brains Suffer

Knowing that your unborn fetus has congenital heart disease causes such pronounced maternal stress, anxiety and depression that these women's fetuses end up with impaired development in key brain regions before they are born, according to research published online Jan.

When Pregnant Moms Are Stressed Out, Babies' Brains Suffer

Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Gets Federal Funding

Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Gets Federal Funding

Jan. 16, 2020

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Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Gets Federal Funding

AFSCME members pushed Congress hard to fund the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Workforce Loan Repayment Program, which is aimed at helping lessen the burden of crushing student loans for full-time wo

Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Gets Federal Funding

Behavioral Health Workers in New Jersey Overwhelming Vote to Join AFSCME

Behavioral Health Workers in New Jersey Overwhelming Vote to Join AFSCME

Dec. 03, 2019

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Behavioral Health Workers in New Jersey Overwhelming Vote to Join AFSCME

Fifty-two New Jersey behavioral health workers have decided to become part of the AFSCME family.

Behavioral Health Workers in New Jersey Overwhelming Vote to Join AFSCME