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Mental Health Blueprint
Policy Pillers to Improve Acess to Care
A Better Way Forward
Real Solutions for Mental Health Care Acess in Illinois
Experts Call for Unified Mental Health Care
As the shortage of mental health providers continues to plague the U.S., the Illinois Psychiatric Society (IPS) is asking lawmakers to create legislation that combines healthcare providers in one space.
Dr. Andrew Lancia speaks with Joey McLaughlin from WTAX 93.9, about the three pillars of mental health care.
Illinois Psychiatric Society is pressing for state legislature that will increase health care for everyone.
A Blueprint to a Better Mental Health Care, Access in Illinois
In all parts of Illinois, mental health awareness and treatment is a public issue like it has never been before. On behalf of frontline care providers, we welcome the attention and call for the support that must follow.
Dr. Andrew Lancia
Dr. Abdi Tinwalla
Peoria psychiatrist outlines blueprint for improving access to mental health care across Illinois.
The Illinois Psychiatric Society has recommended reforms based on three mental health policy pillars: increasing equitable access, improving systems of care, and focusing more attention on preventing mental illness.
Illinois psychiatric organization offers pillars to guide direction of mental health treatment
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health has been in the spotlight and now a psychiatric organization is offering guidelines to direct where Illinois goes from here.
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To reopen mental health clinics in Chicago, we need to address the worker shortage
Mental health care has surged as a policy priority, but the nation, including Illinois, faces an alarming shortage of mental health professionals.
On the record with the Illinois Psychiatric Society’s
Dr. Andrew Lancia
The Illinois Psychiatric Society recently unveiled its blueprint for improving mental healthcare in the state.
Letter to the Editor: A major step forward in improving mental health care access
IPS Past President James MacKenzie, MD shares his thoughts on needed improvements in mental health care.
Illinois could ban prior authorization for mental health prescriptions helping Medicaid patients
IPS President Andrew Lancia, MD speaks on the positive effects of banning prior authorization.
Letter to the Editor: Political climate taking a toll on all
IPS President-Elect, Steven Weinstein, MD reflects on the mental health implications of our current political environment.