Program Booth at the 2023 FCAAP Annual Conference
Visit our Program Booth (#45) during the FCAAP Annual Conference on September 1-3, 2023!
Updated Best Practice Adult Psychotherapeutic Medication Guidelines
The Florida Expert Panel met on April 8, 2023 to review and update the Florida Best Practice Psychotherapeutic Mediation Guidelines for Adults.
FDA Approves OTC Naloxone Nasal Spray
On Wednesday, 03/29/23, the US Food and Drug Administration approved for the first time over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray.
Free Upcoming Webinar – October 13
Collaborative Approaches to the Treatment of Depression in the Pediatric Primary Care Setting – October 13, 2022 at 1:00pm. Click here for more information.
Meet the Psychiatrists: Getting to Know You
Join the USF Health Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists, who answer the Pediatric Hotline, on September 12, 2022 at 12:00pm to answer your questions regarding behavioral health concerns.
Program Booth at the FCAAP Annual Conference 2022
Visit our Program Booth at the FCAAP Annual Conference on September 2 – 4, 2022!
988: National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline
Starting on Saturday, 07/16/2022, 9-8-8 will be available nationwide for suicide prevention and behavioral health needs. Florida residents who use 9-8-8 will be routed to trained counselors at one of Florida’s 12 National Suicide Prevention Lifelines (NSPL).
Best Practice Child/Adolescent Guidelines Update: April 2, 2022
For more information, click here.
February is Black Heritage Month
The Florida Center for Behavioral Health Improvements and Solutions is proud to celebrate Black Heritage Month. Click here for more information.
We are hiring!
We are seeking a Research Support Specialist to support the operations of the Program, including data entry, appointment scheduling, and collaboration with practice site coordinators.
Learn more about the position and apply here: https://bit.ly/3o3sbju
Happy Holidays!
Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season and joyful New Year!
The Program will resume updating guidelines in April 2022.
‘National Emergency’ in Child/Adolescent Mental Health
In October 2021, three national organizations declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health.
October is Health Literacy Month
A time to promote access to understandable health information.
October 10: World Mental Health Day
Did you know – October 10th is World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day aims to increase mental health awareness.
Did You Know…
Primary care providers can bill for outcome measurement? Click here for more information
Telepsychiatry Outcomes (05/2020 – 04/2021)
The Program is one of several hubs to participate in a telepsychiatry project. A summary of outcomes from 05/2020 – 04/2021 is now available. Click here for more information
2021 NAMI Florida Virtual Conference
The 2021 NAMI Florida Annual Conference will be virtual on September 17-18, 2021.
The Program Director, Marie McPherson, will present about our Statewide Collaborative Project on Telepsychiatry and Children.
The Florida Behavioral Health Collaborative Pediatric Hotline: 1-866-487-9507
The Florida Behavioral Health Collaborative Pediatric Hotline: 1-866-487-9507
Telehealth Reimbursement Codes
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SBIRT) procedure codes – Learn More
In the News
New Buprenorphine Guidelines, Guidance on the use of Ketamine and Esketamine, and new treatment for ADHD. Learn More
Courageous and Candid Conversations on the Relentless Challenges of Behavioral Health: From Crisis to Recovery
Starting in April 2021, we will be hosting a series of podcasts. Learn More
Summer 2020 Newsletter
Download the latest addition of The Prescriber Connection. Changing Our Name but Not Our Mission. Download Now
Free Upcoming Webinar – May 6
Download the latest addition of The Prescriber Connection. Changing Our Name but Not Our Mission. Learn More
Free Upcoming Webinar – April 29
Free Upcoming Webinar – April 12
Gaps in the availability of specialty mental health care and the consequences of untreated mental health problems have expanded the service delivery roles of pediatric primary care providers. Learn More
Winter 2019/Spring 2020 Newsletter
Download the latest addition of The Prescriber Connection. Changing Our Name but Not Our Mission. Download Now
Free Upcoming Webinar – Jan 9
Artificial Intelligence for Social Determinants of Health. Speaker Steve Miff, PhD.
Learn More
September is National Recovery Month
Each year, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors National Recovery Month to bring awareness to the fact that millions of Americans are in recovery from comorbid behavioral health and substance use disorders. Learn More
Summer 2019 Newsletter
2019 Florida Best Practice Recommendations for Women of Reproductive Age with Serious Mental Illness and Comorbid Substance Use Disorders. Learn More