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August 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: The Clozapine REMS

RESEARCH WEEKLY: The Clozapine REMS  By Shanti Silver (August 2, 2023) Clozapine is the only FDA-approved medication for treatment-resistant schizophrenia but remains underutilized in the United States and around the world. In this week’s “Research We…

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August 1, 2023 at 2:11 PM

Treatment Advocacy Center's 25th Anniversary

Dear John, I hope this email finds you well.  On the morning of September 21, the advocacy team will be hosting an Advocate Breakfast and Visioning Session from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET at the Westin Arlington Gateway hotel. This will be an opportunity to connect w…

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July 26, 2023 at 2:02 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: July Research Roundup for Minority Mental Health Month

RESEARCH WEEKLY: July Research Roundup for Minority Mental Health Month    By Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq (July 26, 2023) Research Roundup is a monthly public service of the Office of Research and Public Affairs. Each edition describes a striking new data…

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July 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Will you join me at Treatment Advocacy Center’s 25th Anniversary Celebration?

Dear John, I hope this email finds you well.  By now, you should have received word about Treatment Advocacy Center’s 25th Anniversary Gala. TAC is hosting this unforgettable opportunity to gather our community, commemorate our successes to date, and celebrate…

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July 19, 2023 at 2:03 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Mental health workforce shortages in Oregon

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Mental health workforce shortages in Oregon  By Hope Parker (July 19, 2023) As demand for mental health and substance use services rises, mental health staff shortages continue to increase. This is especially evident in Oregon’s public…

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July 12, 2023 at 2:02 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Black patients less likely to receive follow-up care after psychiatric hospitalization

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Black patients less likely to receive follow-up care after psychiatric hospitalization  By Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq (July 12, 2023) Timely follow-up care after a psychiatric hospitalization is crucial to ensure successful reintegration…

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  Lisa Dailey, Treatment Advocacy Center · [email protected]

July 10, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Treatment Advocacy Center's 25th Anniversary

Dear John, Treatment Advocacy Center is excited to announce our upcoming 25th anniversary gala on Thursday, September 21 at The Hay-Adams in Washington, D.C., commemorating our work to date and celebrating our future as the only national nonprofit dedicated sole…

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July 5, 2023 at 6:34 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Promoting a continuum of care for people with SMI who experience homelessness

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Promoting a continuum of care for people with SMI who experience homelessness  By Shanti Silver (July 5, 2023) The level of abuse, neglect, and incarceration among people with severe mental illness who are experiencing homelessness in …

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June 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: June Research Roundup, LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

RESEARCH WEEKLY: June Research Roundup, LGBTQIA+ Pride Month   By Hope Parker (June 30, 2023) Research Roundup is a monthly public service of the Office of Research and Public Affairs. Each edition describes a striking new data point about severe menta…

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June 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: More people with schizophrenia in the U.S. than previously reported

RESEARCH WEEKLY: More people with schizophrenia in the U.S. than previously reported By Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq (June 28, 2023) Groundbreaking new data released this week suggests there are 3.7 million adults living with schizophrenia spectrum disorde…

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June 26, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Thank you!

Support the Torrey Action Fund today. Dear John, Foremost, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to all who have already donated to the Torrey Action Fund. You have helped make this a banner year for our annual campaign honoring Dr. Torrey and funding our critica…

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June 21, 2023 at 2:02 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: ACT programs decrease substance use for people with SMI

RESEARCH WEEKLY: ACT programs decrease substance use for people with SMI By Shanti Silver (June 21, 2023) Substance use disorders are estimated to be present in 45% of people with serious mental illness. People with serious mental illness who use subs…

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June 14, 2023 at 2:03 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Marijuana and schizophrenia

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Marijuana and schizophrenia By Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq (June 14, 2023) Avid readers of this blog would know that we have written frequently on the potential connection between cannabis use, commonly known as marijuana, and severe ment…

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June 7, 2023 at 2:06 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Rural hospitals’ quality of care higher than in urban facilities

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Rural hospitals’ quality of care higher than in urban facilities By Hope Parker (June 7, 2023) Rural psychiatric facilities have a higher quality of care compared to facilities in urban areas, according to a nationwide study using data…

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May 31, 2023 at 2:02 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: May Research Roundup, AAPI Heritage Month

RESEARCH WEEKLY: May Research Roundup, AAPI Heritage Month By Shanti Silver (May 31, 2023) Research Roundup is a monthly public service of the Office of Research and Public Affairs. Each edition describes a striking new data point about severe mental i…

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  Kelly Russo, Treatment Advocacy Center · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 2:07 PM

Help carry on the important work of Dr. Torrey

We’re counting on your generous support Dear John,  As a young man, Dr. E. Fuller Torrey was frustrated by the ineffective treatment available for his younger sister, Rhoda, when she developed schizophrenia after she turned 18. Even worse, doctors knew little abo…

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May 17, 2023 at 2:02 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Reasons for arrest among people with severe mental illness

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Reasons for arrest among people with severe mental illness By Shanti Silver (May 17, 2023) Every year, up to two million people with severe mental illness end up in jail. In order to solve the overrepresentation of people with severe m…

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May 10, 2023 at 2:04 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Intensive outpatient program reduces symptoms of psychosis

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Intensive outpatient program reduces symptoms of psychosis By Hope Parker (May 10, 2023) Psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia can be very debilitating and often require a combination of medication and psychotherapy in orde…

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  Lisa Dailey, Treatment Advocacy Center · [email protected]

May 9, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Celebrating Dr. Torrey’s dedication to our community

Support the Torrey Action Fund today. Dear John,  Where would we be without Dr. E. Fuller Torrey? Thousands of people living with severe mental illness would not have access to the treatment they need. Thousands of families would feel isolated and helpless. In s…

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May 3, 2023 at 2:03 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Barriers to community treatment for people with SMI and criminal involvement

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Barriers to community treatment for people with SMI and criminal involvement By Shanti Silver (May 3, 2023) People with serious mental illness are vastly overrepresented in America’s prisons. After being released from prison, …

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April 26, 2023 at 2:07 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: April research roundup

RESEARCH WEEKLY: April Research Roundup By Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq (April 24, 2023) Research Roundup is a monthly public service of the Office of Research and Public Affairs. Each edition describes a striking new data point about severe mental…

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April 19, 2023 at 2:01 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Lack of consensus on definition of “SMI” within research

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Lack of consensus on definition of “SMI” within research By Hope Parker (April 19, 2023) There is no consistent definition of “SMI,” despite being widely used in scientific, clinical, and policy settings. As “SMI” is not an of…

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April 12, 2023 at 2:05 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Clozapine prevents hospitalization

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Clozapine prevents hospitalization By Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq (April 12, 2023) Clozapine is the gold standard treatment for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. However, this lifesaving medication is underutilized and under pres…

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April 6, 2023 at 7:49 PM

Happy birthday to Treatment Advocacy Center - Save the date

  Happy birthday to Treatment Advocacy Center! This Saturday, April 8, 2023 marks the 25th birthday of Treatment Advocacy Center. We were founded in 1998 by Dr. E. Fuller Torrey, whose mission was to fundamentally alter the way we view and treat those with se…

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April 5, 2023 at 2:04 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Early Treatment Engagement and Self-Harm

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Early Treatment Engagement and Self-Harm  By Shanti Silver (April 5, 2023) People with psychotic disorders are 13 times more likely to die from suicide than the general population. According to some studies, nearly one-third o…

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March 29, 2023 at 2:01 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: March Research Roundup, Women’s History Month

RESEARCH WEEKLY: March Research Roundup, Women’s History Month By Hope Parker (March 29, 2023) Research Roundup is a monthly public service of the Office of Research and Public Affairs. Each edition describes a striking new data point about se…

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March 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Climate Change and Serious Mental Illness

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Climate Change and Serious Mental Illness  By Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq (March 22, 2023) Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns on our planet, either naturally occurring or from unnatural …

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March 15, 2023 at 2:07 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Arrests of Individuals with Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Arrests of Individuals with Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders By Hope Parker (March 15, 2023) Individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders are 12 times more likely to be arrested…

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March 8, 2023 at 3:03 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Toward Better Care for Women with Schizophrenia

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Toward Better Care for Women with Schizophrenia  By Shanti Silver (March 8, 2023) Today is International Women’s Day: a global day that encourages action to create a world free from gender bias and discrimination. In honor of t…

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March 1, 2023 at 3:01 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Measuring the Effectiveness of Involuntary Hospitalization

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Measuring the Effectiveness of Involuntary Hospitalization By Shanti Silver (March 1, 2023) Every state in the United States allows some type of involuntary psychiatric hold for people who are a danger to themselves or others. …

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February 28, 2023 at 3:05 PM

New podcast from Treatment Advocacy Center

Dear John, Treatment Advocacy Center is pleased to announce the release of "Make Them Hear You," a podcast series empowering people of color with severe mental illness to tell their stories. The voices of the BIPOC community are historically u…

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February 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: February Research Roundup

RESEARCH WEEKLY: February Research Roundup, Black History Month By Shanti Silver (February 22, 2023) Research Roundup is a monthly public service of the Office of Research and Public Affairs. Each edition describes a striking new data point abo…

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February 15, 2023 at 3:17 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Preventing Relapse After First Episode Psychosis

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Preventing Relapse After First Episode Psychosis  By Hope Parker (February 15, 2023) More than half of individuals who experience first episode psychosis will relapse in the following 10 years, meaning after their positive sym…

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February 8, 2023 at 3:01 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Ending Seclusion and Restraint in State Hospitals

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Ending Seclusion and Restraint in State Hospitals By Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq (February 8, 2023) Seclusion and restraint are invasive practices used in clinical settings to control and de-escalate patients experiencing extreme …

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February 1, 2023 at 3:01 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Overrepresentation of Black Patients in First Episode Psychosis Programs

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Overrepresentation of Black Patients in First Episode Psychosis Programs  By Shanti Silver (February 1, 2023). Studies of racial differences in health care have repeatedly found that Black Americans have decreased access to men…

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January 25, 2023 at 3:02 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Evaluating Assisted Outpatient Treatment Participants’ Satisfaction

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Evaluating Assisted Outpatient Treatment Participants’ Satisfaction  By Shanti Silver (January 25, 2023) Today, the Office of Research and Public Affairs released our newest report, "Measuring Experiences: An Evaluation of AOT …

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January 18, 2023 at 3:01 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Varying Policy Definitions of Serious Mental Illness

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Varying Policy Definitions of Serious Mental Illness By Hope Parker (January 18, 2023) There is significant variation among policy definitions of serious mental illness in the United States, according to new research, which in…

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January 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: 2 New Studies on Insight in Schizophrenia

RESEARCH WEEKLY: 2 New Studies on Insight in Schizophrenia By Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq (January 11, 2023) Lack of insight into one’s illness is a key characteristic of severe psychiatric disorders, and research indicates that up to half of peop…

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  Dr. E. Fuller Torrey, Treatment Advocacy Center · [email protected]

January 5, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Happy new year from all of us at Treatment Advocacy Center!

I’m looking forward to the year ahead Happy new year, John!  Please take a moment to watch a short video with my new year’s greeting to you: Treatment Advocacy Center has big, ambitious plans for 2023, and we rely on the generosity of our…

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January 4, 2023 at 10:20 PM

SMI Advocate: Wrapping up 2022

A quarterly legislative update from the Treatment Advocacy CenterWinter 2022  Wrapping up 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023   As we reflect on 2022, we have many legislative accomplishments to celebrate A quarterly legislative update from the Treatment Advocacy Center Winter 2022 …

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January 4, 2023 at 3:02 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Psychosocial Interventions for Schizophrenia

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Psychosocial Interventions for Schizophrenia By Shanti Silver (January 4, 2023) A new year brings new opportunities to advocate for effective and evidence-based treatment for people with severe mental illness. A recent review …

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  Kelly Russo, Treatment Advocacy Center · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Act now!

If we’ve made a difference in your life, now’s the time to give back Dear John,  With just a few hours to go, there is still time to make your tax-deductible, year-end donation to Treatment Advocacy Center! DONATE We’re counting on y…

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December 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: 2022 Top 5 List of Severe Mental Illness Research

RESEARCH WEEKLY: 2022 Top 5 List of Severe Mental Illness Research By Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq (December 28, 2022) Reflecting on 2022, the Office of Research and Public Affairs has put together our list of the top 5 research articles and report…

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  Michael Gray, Treatment Advocacy Center · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 4:04 PM

A special opportunity to support our grassroots advocates

The power of grassroots advocacy Dear John,  Across the country, thousands of Treatment Advocacy Center advocates have told their stories to local, state and federal lawmakers. Those stories are catalysts for change, leading to significant policy victories and me…

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December 21, 2022 at 3:04 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Food Insecurity Among People with Serious Mental Illness

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Food Insecurity Among People with Serious Mental Illness By Morré Taylor (December 21, 2022) Food insecurity refers to the condition in which access to nutritional food is limited or uncertain. According to the U.S Department o…

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  Kelly Russo, Treatment Advocacy Center · [email protected]

December 20, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Remembering Joan’s generosity

There are so many ways to give back Dear John,  Joan C. Scott understood the world of severe mental illness through the lens of a mother. The mental health care system failed her son repeatedly, hospitalizing him and releasing him 23 times before he ultimately ki…

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  Michael Knable, Treatment Advocacy Center · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 3:32 PM

This is what we fight for

We can make a meaningful difference for everyone impacted by SMI Dear John,  I joined Treatment Advocacy Center’s board of directors because in my more than 30 years practicing psychiatry, I have seen first-hand all the ways our healthcare system is failing those…

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December 14, 2022 at 3:05 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Definitions of Personal Recovery

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Definitions of Personal Recovery By Shanti Silver (December 14, 2022) Helping people to recover from mental illness is a key component of modern mental health policy. Discussions of recovery often focus on clinical recovery, w…

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  Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq, Treatment Advocacy Center · [email protected]

December 8, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Invest in innovative research about those with SMI

The first-ever SMI research report of, by and for women Dear John,  As Treatment Advocacy Center’s director of research, I devote my work to addressing gaps in the research we rely on to move treatment and policy for severe mental illness forward. One big gap…

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December 7, 2022 at 3:00 PM

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Exploring the Elevated Risk of Chronic Physical Conditions

RESEARCH WEEKLY: Exploring the Elevated Risk of Chronic Physical Conditions By Hope Parker (December 7, 2022) People with severe mental illness suffer from chronic health conditions at a higher rate than the general population. While these h…

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