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OMH has a number of publications available. The listing below is the publications that can be downloaded and printed from the Internet. To view or print PDF files, Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader. There are also some publications available for a fee. These are listed in the Printing & Design Services Catalog or call the Design Center at (518) 473-3574.

Booklets

Anxiety Disorders
A booklet to help you identify the symptoms and causes of anxiety disorders. It will also explain how to obtain treatment and suggest ways to make such treatment more effective.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A variety of medications, behavior-changing therapies, and educational options are available to help people with ADHD focus their attention, build self-esteem, and function in new ways.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, also know at manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Bipolar disorder can be treated, and people with this illness can lead full and productive lives.
Comfort Rooms
Provides information for service providers that are interested in developing comfort rooms and calming spaces. It has been compiled to assist in the planning and implementation process.
Depression
Depressive illnesses often interfere with normal functioning and cause pain and suffering not only to those who have the disorder, but also to those who care about them. There are now medications and psychosocial therapies that ease the pain of depression.
Eating Disorders
Facts about eating disorders and the search for solutions.
Human Trafficking
Description of New York State's Human Trafficking Law and the Interagency Taskforce, and a listing of services victims are entitled to receive.
Medications
A booklet to help people with mental illness and their families understand how and why medications can be used as part of the treatment of mental health problems.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Information
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a normal reaction to seriously disturbing events. This booklet examines the signs, symptoms and steps you can take to treat PTSD.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disease. However, this is a time of hope for people with schizophrenia and their families. Research is gradually leading to new and safer medications and unraveling the complex causes of the disease.
Treatment of Children with Mental Disorders
Children are in a state of rapid change and growth during their developmental years. Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders must be viewed with these changes in mind.

Children

Adolescents with Co-occurring Disorders: Task Force Report
Bipolar Disorder In Children: Why Are The Rates Rising?
Children with Mental Disorders: Treatment of,
Children are in a state of rapid change and growth during their developmental years. Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders must be viewed with these changes in mind.
Children’s Plan, The New York State (October 2008)
Clinic Plus and Early Childhood Programs
Clinic Plus and Schools
Clinic Plus Family Brochure
Clinic Plus For Parents of Teens
Clinic Plus For Parents of Young Children
Comfort Rooms
Provides information for service providers that are interested in developing comfort rooms and calming spaces. It has been compiled to assist in the planning and implementation process.
Pan Flu Resources Information For Children
Preliminary Children's Mental Health Plan
RU Stressed?
The Tragic Events at Virginia Tech: Support for Children, Adolescents and Adults
Violence Prevention: Creating Safer Schools in New York State
What a parent should expect from … Clinic Plus

Disaster/Emergency Response

Financial Information

Guides

Comfort Rooms
Provides information for service providers that are interested in developing comfort rooms and calming spaces. It has been compiled to assist in the planning and implementation process.
Grief Counseling Resource Guide
A Field Manual. This manual has been developed as a guide for those who encounter individuals reacting to trauma related grief reactions in the course of their outreach work.
Guide, New York State County Disaster Mental Health Planning and Response
Guidelines (5/12/09), Inpatient Safety Standards: Materials and Systems
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide a selection of materials, fixtures, furniture and hardware that OMH has reviewed and supports for use within psychiatric inpatient units in order to further the agency’s goal of reducing the risk of harm to individuals. Utilization of any of these products is not mandatory. Please take a moment to read the Introduction to Physical Plant Guidelines before using the guidelines.
HIPAA Privacy Rules for the Protection of Health and Mental Health Information
This document provides guidance about key elements of the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), federal legislation passed in 1996 which requires providers of health care (including mental health care) to ensure the privacy of patient records and health information.
Mental Health Resources on the Web for Families
A quick reference guide published by the Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, a facility of the New York State Office of Mental Health.

Handbooks/Manuals

Home and Community-Based Services Guidance Documents (HCBS Waiver Manual)
Mental Health Resources Handbook
PROS Provider Handbook

Illnesses Information

Anxiety Disorders
A booklet to help you identify the symptoms and causes of anxiety disorders. It will also explain how to obtain treatment and suggest ways to make such treatment more effective.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A variety of medications, behavior-changing therapies, and educational options are available to help people with ADHD focus their attention, build self-esteem, and function in new ways.
Bipolar Disorder In Children: Why Are The Rates Rising?
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, also know at manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Bipolar disorder can be treated, and people with this illness can lead full and productive lives.
Children with Mental Disorders: Treatment of,
Children are in a state of rapid change and growth during their developmental years. Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders must be viewed with these changes in mind.
Cognitive Dysfunction, Dealing with
Communication Needs of Persons Who Are Non–English Speaking, Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Depression
Depressive illnesses often interfere with normal functioning and cause pain and suffering not only to those who have the disorder, but also to those who care about them. There are now medications and psychosocial therapies that ease the pain of depression.
Eating Disorders - Facts about eating disorders and the search for solutions.
Electroconvulsive Therapy Clinical Indications
Heat Illness (Español) | العربية) | 中文) | РУССКИЙ)
Medications
A booklet to help people with mental illness and their families understand how and why medications can be used as part of the treatment of mental health problems.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disease. However, this is a time of hope for people with schizophrenia and their families. Research is gradually leading to new and safer medications and unraveling the complex causes of the disease.

Mental Health Programs

Military

Anxiety Disorders
A booklet to help you identify the symptoms and causes of anxiety disorders. It will also explain how to obtain treatment and suggest ways to make such treatment more effective.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A variety of medications, behavior-changing therapies, and educational options are available to help people with ADHD focus their attention, build self-esteem, and function in new ways.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, also know at manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Bipolar disorder can be treated, and people with this illness can lead full and productive lives.
Depression
Depressive illnesses often interfere with normal functioning and cause pain and suffering not only to those who have the disorder, but also to those who care about them. There are now medications and psychosocial therapies that ease the pain of depression.
Eating Disorders
Facts about eating disorders and the search for solutions.
Medications
A booklet to help people with mental illness and their families understand how and why medications can be used as part of the treatment of mental health problems.
Mental Health Resources Available for Veterans in New York State
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Information
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a normal reaction to seriously disturbing events. This booklet examines the signs, symptoms and steps you can take to treat PTSD.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disease. However, this is a time of hope for people with schizophrenia and their families. Research is gradually leading to new and safer medications and unraveling the complex causes of the disease.
Treatment of Children with Mental Disorders
Children are in a state of rapid change and growth during their developmental years. Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders must be viewed with these changes in mind.

Reports

Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Evaluation
The 2005 reauthorization of New York State’s Assisted Outpatient Treatment required an independent evaluation of the program’s implementation and effectiveness. That evaluation was completed by the Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; the MacArthur Foundation and Policy Research Associates and was released June 30, 2009.
Clinic Restructuring Implementation Plan
This publication provides an overview of OMH’s plan for restructuring OMH–licensed mental health clinic services. The transition to the new clinic model is slated to begin January 2010.
Geriatric Mental Health & Chemical Dependence: Annual Report
The Annual Report on Geriatric Mental Health and Chemical Dependence presents a long-term plan regarding the geriatric and chemical dependence needs of New Yorkers and recommendations to address those needs. It is jointly submitted to the Governor and Legislature of New York State each year by the Commissioner of Mental Health, the Commissioner of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, the Director of the Division of Veteran's Affairs, the Adjutant General and the Director of the State Office for Aging.
2008 Report | 2007 Report | 2006 Report
2008 Annual Report on the Implementation of Mental Hygiene Law Article 10 (PDF)
An OMH Assessment of Clinical Care, Professional Workforce, Research, and Local Government Opportunities (2007)
Mental Health Outpatient Reimbursement Study
New York State/New York City Mental Health-Criminal Justice Panel Report and Recommendations
Report on the People First Coordinated Care Listening Forums
Report to the Governor and Legislature Pursuant to Article 10 of New York State MH Law
Provider Reimbursement System
What Might a Transformed Public Mental Health System Look Like?
This publication has been assembled based on information in the Final Report of President Bush's New Freedom Commission, as well as the input of numerous individuals and stakeholders. It is a working document, and OMH welcomes your input and vision for what a transformed public mental health system will look like. Send your suggestions to Commissioner's Office, NYS OMH, 44 Holland Avenue, Albany NY 12229, or email them to transformation@omh.state.ny.us

Requirements/Policy Statements

Administrative Practices and Medicaid Requirements
Guiding Principles for the Redesign of the Office of Mental Health Housing and Community Support Policies
HIPAA Privacy Rules for the Protection of Health and Mental Health Information
This document provides guidance about key elements of the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), federal legislation passed in 1996 which requires providers of health care (including mental health care) to ensure the privacy of patient records and health information.

Statewide Planning Documentation

Suicide Prevention

Saving Lives Volume 1, Saving Lives Volume 2, Saving Lives Volume 3
Suicide Prevention Education and Awareness Kit (中文 | English | Español | РУССКИЙ )

Treatment Information

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