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18th Annual Conference
On State Mental Health Agency Services Research,
Program Evaluation and Policy

February 11-13, 2007
The Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel, Arlington, VA

The booklet for the 2008 NRI Conference (PDF, 2,941KB)is now available, it includes the agenda and all abstracts.

Abstracts are sorted in order of occurrence (by day) or by the primary presenters last name. You can go straight to the different conference days or the character by clicking on the links below or by just scrolling down:

Monday       Tuesday       Wednesday

A B C F H J K L O P R S T U V W

Monday February 11, 2008

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Mental Health Policy 2008: Winners Curse? (Keynote Address)(98 KB)
Richard G. Frank, PhD
Using Data, Transforming Practice: Evaluating Mental Health Transformation In Washington State (81 KB)
Eric Bruns, PhD, Maria Monroe-DeVita, PhD; Ron Jemelka, PhD; William Voss, PhD; Cynthia Willey; Joseph Morrissey; Gary Cuddeback
Improving the Quality of Psychotherapeutic Prescribing Practices in State Mental Health Programs (467 KB)
Robert J. Constantine, PhD; Rajiv Tandon, MD
Assessing Quality and Effectiveness in Services: The Virginia Office of the Inspector General (270 KB)
James W. Stewart, III; John Pezzoli
The Use of Learning Collaboratives to Promote Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in NY State (243 KB)
Edith Kealey, MSW; Anthony Salerno, PhD
Introduction - The Impact of Chronic Medical Disorders Among Persons with Serious Mental Illness and a Model for Change (157 KB)
Elsie Freeman, MD, MPH; Karen Glue; Nona Tsoteria, MD, MPPM; Michael Hartman, MSW; John Pandiani, PhD
Pandiani's presentation (97 KB)
Freeman's presentation (140 KB)
Tsoteria's presentation (79 KB)
Plenary presentation (141 KB)
Hartman's presentation (646 KB)
Design, Development and Implementation of a Cross-Agency Behavioral Assessment System for Children and Adolescents (575 KB)
Betty Walton, ACSW, PhD, LCSW; Sue Lummus, MA, MBA
First Mailed Educational Intervention To Physicians Reduced Pharmacy, Hospital & Outpatient Costs (1,013 KB)
Jeffrey Veach, MS; Harold Carmel, MD
Using Data to Improve Behavioral Health Practice: Culturally Appropriate Approaches (275 KB)
Deborah Altschul, PhD; Caroline Bonham, MBBS


Tuesday February 12, 2008

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Collaborative Research Opportunities for addressing Mental Health Policy Issues
Renata Henry; Michael Schoenbaum; Jeanne Rivard, Ph.D.; David Chambers; Jeffrey Buck, Ph.D.
Chamber's Presentation (718 KB)
Henry's Presentation (27 KB)
Rivard's Presentation (52 KB)
Acute Care Bed Shortages And Use Of Emergency Departments: The Effect Of Hospital Closure On Neighboring Hospitals (458 KB)
Richard Lindrooth, PhD; Christopher Frueh, PhD
The Use of Antipsychotic Medications with Children: A Comprehensive and Current View (396 KB)
Robert J. Constantine, PhD; Rajiv Tandon, MD
Improving Data Interoperability: Opportunities for States
Jeffrey A. Buck, PhD, Rick Friedman, PhD
Buck's Presentation (227 KB)
Friedman's Presentation (438 KB)
Promoting Recovery for individuals in mandated outpatient treatment: An Evaluation of a training initiative to address provider stigma and practice (541 KB)
Steve Huz, PhD, Susan Shilling, Esq, LCSW
PTSD    Then and Now, There and Here (3,398 KB)
Robert J. Ursano, MD
Modeling Patterns Of Criminal Justice Involvement Among State Mental Health Agency Clients: Using Cross-Agency Data To Target Individuals At Risk Of Arrest (64 KB)
William Fisher, PhD; Jonathan Clayfield, MA; Kristin Roy-Bujnowski, MA; Albert J. Grudzinskas, JD
Transformative Strategies for Sustainable Statewide Implementation of Evidence-Based Supported Employment (565 KB)
Steve Reeder, M.Ed, CPRP, CRC; Christine Johnson, MS, CRC; David Lynde, LICSW; Meka McNeal, BA
Evidence-based practice for major depressive disorder: An analysis of client outcomes and costs (2,202 KB)
Marion Becker, RN, PhD; Airia Sasser, MPH; Timothy Boaz, PhD; Amber Gum, PhD
Promoting Linking Outcomes to Services: Using Montana's Recovery Markers for Program Development and System Change (1,316 KB)
Alison Hwong, MA; Bobbi Renner, PhD
Arrests and gender Differences During Transition to Adulthood (520 KB)
Maryann Davis, PhD; William Fisher, PhD
Ohio’s Wellness Management And Recovery Program: Working Collaboratively To Develop, Implement And Evaluate A State-Wide Recovery Initiative (520 KB)
Wesley Bullock, PhD; Kelly Wesp, MS; Deborah Wilcox, PhD; Stephanie Rich, BSSW, LSW
Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Trainings, From Process To Outcomes: A Data Driven Story (549 KB)
Stacy Johnson, MSW; Kathleen Jones, MPH; Christine Walrath, PhD, MHS Richard McKeon, PhD
Are we ready for the NOMS? (975 KB)
Mark Reynolds, EdD; Tracy Leeper, MA
TRansformation ACountability (TRAC): A Coordinated Approach to Performance Measurement by the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) (69 KB)
Diane Abbate; Jessica Taylor, PhD
The Recovery Initiative At The Mental Health Center Of Denver: New Developments And Challenges In The Path Toward Strengths-Based, Recovery Focused Organizations (652 KB)
Pablo Olmos-Gallo, PhD; Roy Starks, MA
Data Driven Care Coordination: Improving Care for High Risk Marylanders in the Public Mental Health System (692 KB)
Lisa Hadley, MD, JD; Jennifer Lowther, LCSW-C; M Sue Diehl, LCSW-C


Wednesday February 13, 2008

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NRI Databases on SMHA Activities (1,581 KB)
Ted Lutterman; Bernadette Phelan, PhD
Grading the States: Assessing State Mental Health Systems (267 KB)
Michael Fitzpatrick, NAMI; Laudan Y. Aron


ALPHABETICAL LIST

A

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TRansformation ACountability (TRAC): A Coordinated Approach to Performance Measurement by the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) (69 KB)
Diane Abbate; Jessica Taylor, PhD
Using Data to Improve Behavioral Health Practice: Culturally Appropriate Approaches (275 KB)
Deborah Altschul, PhD; Caroline Bonham, MBBS

B

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Evidence-based practice for major depressive disorder: An analysis of client outcomes and costs (2,202 KB)
Marion Becker, RN, PhD; Airia Sasser, MPH; Timothy Boaz, PhD; Amber Gum, PhD
Using Data, Transforming Practice: Evaluating Mental Health Transformation In Washington State (81 KB)
Eric Bruns, PhD, Maria Monroe-DeVita, PhD; Ron Jemelka, PhD; William Voss, PhD; Cynthia Willey; Joseph Morrissey; Gary Cuddeback
Improving Data Interoperability: Opportunities for States (227 KB)
Jeffrey A. Buck, PhD, Rick Friedman, PhD
Ohio’s Wellness Management And Recovery Program: Working Collaboratively To Develop, Implement And Evaluate A State-Wide Recovery Initiative (520 KB)
Wesley Bullock, PhD; Kelly Wesp, MS; Deborah Wilcox, PhD; Stephanie Rich, BSSW, LSW

C

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Collaborative Research Opportunities for addressing Mental Health Policy Issues (718 KB)
Renata Henry; Michael Schoenbaum; Jeanne Rivard, Ph.D.; David Chambers; Jeffrey Buck, Ph.D.
Improving the Quality of Psychotherapeutic Prescribing Practices in State Mental Health Programs (467 KB)
Robert J. Constantine, PhD; Rajiv Tandon, MD
The Use of Antipsychotic Medications with Children: A Comprehensive and Current View (396 KB)
Robert J. Constantine, PhD; Rajiv Tandon, MD

F

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Modeling Patterns Of Criminal Justice Involvement Among State Mental Health Agency Clients: Using Cross-Agency Data To Target Individuals At Risk Of Arrest (64 KB)
William Fisher, PhD; Jonathan Clayfield, MA; Kristin Roy-Bujnowski, MA; Albert J. Grudzinskas, JD
Grading the States: Assessing State Mental Health Systems (267 KB)
Michael Fitzpatrick, NAMI; Laudan Y. Aron
Mental Health Policy 2008: Winners Curse? (Keynote Address)(98 KB)
Richard G. Frank, PhD
Introduction - The Impact of Chronic Medical Disorders Among Persons with Serious Mental Illness and a Model for Change - Freeman's presentation (157 KB)
Elsie Freeman, MD, MPH; Karen Glue; Nona Tsoteria, MD, MPPM; Michael Hartman, MSW; John Pandiani, PhD
Freeman's presentation (140 KB)
Plenary presentation (141 KB)
Improving Data Interoperability: Opportunities for States - Friedman's presentation (438 KB)
Jeffrey A. Buck, PhD, Rick Friedman, PhD

H

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Data Driven Care Coordination: Improving Care for High Risk Marylanders in the Public Mental Health System (692 KB)
Lisa Hadley, MD, JD; Jennifer Lowther, LCSW-C; M Sue Diehl, LCSW-C
The Impact of Chronic Medical Disorders Among Persons with Serious Mental Illness and a Model for Change - Hartman's presentatio (157 KB)
Elsie Freeman, MD, MPH; Karen Glue; Nona Tsoteria, MD, MPPM; Michael Hartman, MSW; John Pandiani, PhD
Collaborative Research Opportunities for addressing Mental Health Policy Issues (27 KB)
Renata Henry; Michael Schoenbaum; Jeanne Rivard, Ph.D.; David Chambers; Jeffrey Buck, Ph.D.
Promoting Recovery for individuals in mandated outpatient treatment: An Evaluation of a training initiative to address provider stigma and practice (541 KB)
Steve Huz, PhD, Susan Shilling, Esq, LCSW
Promoting Linking Outcomes to Services: Using Montana's Recovery Markers for Program Development and System Change (1,316 KB)
Alison Hwong, MA; Bobbi Renner, PhD

J

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Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Trainings, From Process To Outcomes: A Data Driven Story (549 KB)
Stacy Johnson, MSW; Kathleen Jones, MPH; Christine Walrath, PhD, MHS Richard McKeon, PhD

K

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The Use of Learning Collaboratives to Promote Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in NY State (243 KB)
Edith Kealey, MSW; Anthony Salerno, PhD

L

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Acute Care Bed Shortages And Use Of Emergency Departments: The Effect Of Hospital Closure On Neighboring Hospitals (458 KB)
Richard Lindrooth, PhD; Christopher Frueh, PhD
NRI Databases on SMHA Activities (1,581 KB)
Ted Lutterman; Bernadette Phelan, PhD

O

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The Recovery Initiative At The Mental Health Center Of Denver: New Developments And Challenges In The Path Toward Strengths-Based, Recovery Focused Organizations (652 KB)
Pablo Olmos-Gallo, PhD; Roy Starks, MA

P

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The Impact of Chronic Medical Disorders Among Persons with Serious Mental Illness and a Model for Change - Pandiani's presentatio (157 KB)
Elsie Freeman, MD, MPH; Karen Glue; Nona Tsoteria, MD, MPPM; Michael Hartman, MSW; John Pandiani, PhD

R

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Transformative Strategies for Sustainable Statewide Implementation of Evidence-Based Supported Employment (565 KB)
Steve Reeder, M.Ed, CPRP, CRC; Christine Johnson, MS, CRC; David Lynde, LICSW; Meka McNeal, BA
Are we ready for the NOMS? (975 KB)
Mark Reynolds, EdD; Tracy Leeper, MA
Collaborative Research Opportunities for addressing Mental Health Policy Issues (27 KB)
Renata Henry; Michael Schoenbaum; Jeanne Rivard, Ph.D.; David Chambers; Jeffrey Buck, Ph.D.

S

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Assessing Quality and Effectiveness in Services: The Virginia Office of the Inspector General (270 KB)
James W. Stewart, III; John Pezzoli

T

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The Impact of Chronic Medical Disorders Among Persons with Serious Mental Illness and a Model for Change - Tsoteria's presentatio (157 KB)
Elsie Freeman, MD, MPH; Karen Glue; Nona Tsoteria, MD, MPPM; Michael Hartman, MSW; John Pandiani, PhD

U

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PTSD    Then and Now, There and Here (3,398 KB)
Robert J. Ursano, MD

V

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First Mailed Educational Intervention To Physicians Reduced Pharmacy, Hospital & Outpatient Costs (1,013 KB)
Jeffrey Veach, MS; Harold Carmel, MD

W

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Design, Development and Implementation of a Cross-Agency Behavioral Assessment System for Children and Adolescents (575 KB)
Betty Walton, ACSW, PhD, LCSW; Sue Lummus, MA, MBA

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