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Delta Dental Plans Association. 2024. The 2024 state of America's oral health and wellness report. Oak Brook, IL: Delta Dental Plans Association, 14 pp.

Annotation: This annual report commissioned by Delta Dental provides data on and an analysis of oral health and overall health behaviors among adults and children across the United States. The report also discusses consumers’ understanding of the link between oral health and chronic conditions, the connection between oral hygiene and mental health, and the benefits of receiving preventive oral health care. Also addressed are adults' adherence to preventive oral health behaviors, trends in preventive oral health care visits, and dental insurance coverage among adults.

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Keywords: Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Data, Health care utilization, Mental health, Oral health, Prevention

U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 2021 . Telehealth for treatment of serious mental illness and substance use disorders . Rockville: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 75 pp. (Evidence Based Resource Guide Series )

Annotation: This guide presents an overview of the telehealth landscape, describing the need, benefits, and challenges using this modality to address serious mental illness (SMI) and substance abuse disorders (SUD) among adults. It reviews the literature and research findings related to this issue, examines emerging and best practices, discusses gaps in knowledge, and identifies challenges and strategies for implementation. The guide is part of the Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series--a comprehensive set of modules with resources to improve health outcomes for people at risk for, experiencing, or recovering from SMI and/or SUD. It's designed for practitioners, administrators, community leaders, and others considering an intervention for their organization or community.

Keywords: Evidence based medicine, Mental health, Mental illness, Professional education, Resources for professionals, Substance abuse, Substance use disorders, Telecommunication, Telemedicine

Sanchez D, Plotnock D. 2019. A deep dive into the connection between oral health and behavioral health. Washington, DC: Families USA, 4 pp. (Fact sheet)

Annotation: This report discusses the relationship between oral health and behavioral health and the consequences that lack of awareness about the importance of oral health and access to comprehensive oral health care can have for people living with chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart and lung diseases, and for those with behavioral health conditions. The connection between oral health and mental health is discussed, along with the importance of improving oral health coverage and integrating overall health care, mental health care, and oral health care.

Keywords: Behavioral medicine, Cardiovascular diseases, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Diabetes mellitus, Health insurance, Mental health, Oral health, Service integration

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2016. 2015 annual report on the quality of care for children in Medicaid and CHIP: Chart pack. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 75 pp.

Annotation: This document summarizes state reporting on the quality of health care service for children covered by Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) during the fiscal year. which generally covers care delivered during the calendar year. Contents include detailed analyses of state performance on publicly reported measures. Topics include the child core set, primary care access and preventive care, perinatal care, care of acute and chronic conditions, behavioral health care, oral health services, and trends in state performance. Reference tables and additional resources are also included. The information presented is abstracted from the Annual Secretary's Report on the Quality of Care for Children in Medicaid and CHIP.

Keywords: Access to health care, Acute care, Adolescent health, Child health, Children's Health Insurance Program, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, High risk children, Measures, Medicaid, Mental health, Oral health, Perinatal care, Perinatal health, Preventive health services, Primary care, Program improvement, Progress reports, Quality assurance, State programs, Statistical data, Trends

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2016. 2015 annual report on the quality of care for adults in Medicaid: Chart pack. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 42 pp.

Annotation: This document summarizes state reporting on the quality of health care furnished to adults covered by Medicaid during the fiscal year, which generally covers care delivered in the calendar year. Contents include detailed analyses of state performance on publicly-reported measures. Topics include the adult core set, primary care access and preventive care, perinatal care, care of acute and chronic conditions, and behavioral health care. Reference tables and additional resources are also included. The information presented is abstracted from the Annual Secretary's Report on the Quality of Care for Adults in Medicaid.

Keywords: Access to health care, Acute care, Adults, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, High risk groups, Low income groups, Measures, Medicaid, Mental health, Perinatal care, Preventive health services, Primary care, Program improvement, Progress reports, Quality assurance, State programs, Statistical data

Special Olympics. 2014-. Project UNIFY toolkit. Washington, DC: Special Olympics,

Annotation: This toolkit provides resources to help schools implement Project UNIFY, an initiative that focuses on social inclusion that brings youth with and without intellectual disabilities together through sports and related activities. The resources describe Project UNIFY's vision, its major components, how to get started, implementation models, the connection to equal education and inclusion, evaluation reports, and the project's impact.

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Keywords: Physical fitness, Children with special health care needs, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Developmental disabilities, Inclusive schools, Information services, Mental retardation, School health programs, Sports

Soni A. 2014. The five most costly children's conditions, 2011: Estimates for the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized children, ages 0-17. Rockville, MD: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 6 pp. (MEPS statistical brief; no. 434)

Annotation: This statistical brief presents data from the Household Component of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey on medical expenditures associated with the five most costly conditions for children ages 0–17 in 2011. Topics include mental disorders, asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, trauma-related disorders, acute bronchitis and upper respiratory infections, and otitis media.

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Keywords: Acute diseases, Adolescents, Asthma, Bronchitis, Children, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Costs, Infants, Mental disorders, Otitis media, Pediatric care, Pulmonary disorders, Respiratory diseases, Statistics, Trauma

Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities. 2013. Hispanics in Maryland: Health data and resources. Balitmore, MD: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, 16 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information about the health of Maryland's Hispanic population. The report includes data highlights; basic information about this population; and information about social and economic well-being, economic characteristics, mortality, access to health care, health risk and protective factors, cancer, chronic disease, HIV and infectious diseases, maternal and infant health, and mental health. It is available in English and Spanish.

Keywords: Access to health care, Cancer, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Economic factors, Ethnic factors, HIV, Health, Hispanic Americans, Infant health, Maryland, Mental heath, Minority groups, Mortality, Protective factors, Racial factors, Risk factors, Spanish language materials, State surveys, Statistical data, Women's health

Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities. 2013. American Indians and Alaska Natives in Maryland: Health data and resources. Balitmore, MD: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, 11 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information about the health of Maryland's Native American and Alaska Native population. The report includes data highlights; basic information about this population; and information about social and economic well-being, economic characteristics, mortality, access to health care, health risk and protective factors, cancer, chronic disease, HIV and infectious diseases, maternal and infant health, and mental health.

Keywords: Access to health care, Alaska natives, Cancer, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Economic factors, Ethnic factors, HIV, Health, Hispanic American Indians, Infant health, Maryland, Mental health, Minority groups, Mortality, Protective factors, Racial factors, Risk factors, State surveys, Statistical data, Women's health

Center for Mental Health Services and Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. 2013. Diagnoses and health care utilization of children who are in foster care and covered by Medicaid. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services and Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, 32 pp.

Annotation: This report examines the prevalence of mental and physical illnesses and use of health care services among infants, children, and adolescents in foster care (FC) who are covered under Medicaid. Disparities between infants, children, and adolescents in FC and those covered under Medicaid who are not in FC are also identified. Contents include key findings by age group and trends across all ages.

Keywords: Adolescents, Barriers, Children, Foster care, Health care utilization, Illness, Infants, Medicaid, Mental health, Trends

Allen KD, Pires SA, Mahadevan R. 2012. Improving outcomes for children in child welfare: A Medicaid managed care toolkit. [Hamilton, NJ]: Center for Health Care Strategies, 49 pp.

Annotation: This toolkit describes the efforts of the nine Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) that participated in Improving Outcomes for Children Involved in Child Welfare: A CHCS Quality Improvement Collaborative, designed by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) and funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The toolkit includes a project overview, an overview and description of the impact of the MCOs' initiatives, and discussions of care coordination and lessons learned.

Keywords: Behavior problems, Child health, Child welfare, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Collaboration, Ethnic factors, Foster care, Foster children, High risk children, Initiatives, Low income groups, Medicaid managed care, Mental health, Programs, Racial factors

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health, Women's Integrated Systems for Health (WISH). 2011. The impact of violence on substance abuse and the mental health and physical health of adolescents and young women. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health, 1 video (60 min.). (Webinar #5 of 6)

Annotation: This webinar discusses the impact of domestic violence and sexual violence on the mental and physical health of adolescents and women of childbearing age in North Carolina. Topics include national indicators of child maltreatment; partner or sexual violence prevalence; statistical differences in reporting statistics; child and adolescent experience with sexual or physical violence victimization and risk of health problems; violence and pregnancy; developing partnerships; and approaches for identifying women with these experiences and integrating care. This program is available for continuing education credits. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescents, Audiovisual materials, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Continuing education, Crisis intervention, Distance education, Domestic violence, MCH training programs, Mental health, North Carolina, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Screening, Sexual abuse, Substance abuse, Women's health

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health, Women's Integrated Systems for Health (WISH). 2011. The impact of state budget deficits and health care reform on access to substance abuse, chronic disease and mental health services. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health, 1 video (62 min., 21 sec.). (Webinar #6 of 6)

Annotation: This webinar features a variety of perspectives on the impact of shrinking state budgets and the potential of health care reform on access to care for individuals with chronic disease, mental health and substance abuse issues. Topics include key opportunities and provisions for Title V maternal and child health programs, at national and state levels, including insurance coverage expansion, benefits package and insurance reform, health systems improvements, and public health and prevention investments; as well as improving the quality of life of individuals with disabilities and their families both in their homes and communities, from a protection and advocacy perspective in North Carolina. This program is available for continuing education credits. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Access to health care, Advocacy, Audiovisual materials, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Continuing education, Disabilities, Distance education, Family support services, Health care financing, Health care reform, MCH training programs, Mental health, Substance abuse, Women's health

Woods TA, Smith S, Cooper JL. 2010. Promoting the social-emotional wellbeing of toddlers in early intervention programs: Promising strategies in four communities. New York, NY: National Center for Children in Poverty, 19 pp.

Annotation: This brief, which is a companion to a report on a 50-state survey of the Part C Program coordinators, presents approaches to support the social-emotional well-being of infants and young children through the Part C Program. The part C program, which is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, provides early intervention services for infants and young children with disabilities and their families. The strategies discussed in the brief were identified through case studies in four communities throughout the United States. The brief examines exemplary policies and practices that highlight the potential of the Part C Program to play a major role in reducing the risk of long-term social-emotional difficulties of vulnerable children. The brief includes a review of the Part C Program and the case study methodology, discusses promising strategies, and provides a summary of key findings and recommendations.

Keywords: Case studies, Children with special health care needs, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Early childhood development, Early intervention, Emotional instability, Families, Federal programs, Infant development, Infants, Infants with special health care needs, Mental health, Vulnerability, Young children

Womack L, Sappenfield WM. 2010. Preconception health: An issue for every woman of childbearing age in Florida—Florida's preconception health indicator report. Tallahassee, FL: Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Family and Community Health, 1 v.

Annotation: This report looks at preconception health among Florida's women of childbearing age. The report covers 10 different health areas (general health status and life satisfaction, social determinants of health, health care, reproductive health and family planning, tobacco and alcohol use, nutrition and physical activity, mental health, emotional and social support, chronic conditions, and infections) and examines how Florida compares to the United States, compares over time, and compares among different socioe-demographic groups.

Keywords: Alcohol consumption, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Family planning, Tobacco use, Florida, Health care, Infections, Mental health, Nutrition, Physical activity, Preconception care, Reproductive heath, Social support, State surveys, Women's health

Pruitt DB, ed. 2009. Your adolescent: Emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development from early adolescence through the teen years. New York, NY: HarperCollins, 1 v.

Annotation: This book is intended to help parents understand and respond to the daily challenges of the teen years. It covers a range of practical issues, from physical changes of puberty to issues like popularity, peer pressure, and self esteem; from experiments with sex, alcohol, and drugs, to coping with emotional turmoil that follows a divorce or the death of a loved one. Part one, the life of an adolescent, presents the teenager's development, starting with early adolescence to the departure from home to lead an independent life. Part two, day to day problem behaviors, describes everyday behaviors, feelings, and reactions. Part three, serious problems and abnormalities, discusses concerns that represent serious obstacles to a teenager's development and family life. Part four, seeking help, offers practical advice and useful information when professional mental health intervention is required.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Adolescent mental health, Adolescent psychology, Adolescents, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Disorders

Rockstad S. 2009. TLC (Together Learning to Cope): Supporting Children Whose Families Face a Life-Threatening Illness—Final report. Lansing, MI: Ele's Place, 41 pp.

Annotation: This final report provides information about the Together Learning to Cope (TLC) program, which provides support services to children and adolescents ages 3-18 in the mid-Michigan area in families faces with the life-threatening illness of a family member. Contents include a description of the purpose of the project, goals and objectives, methodology, evaluation, results and outcomes, publications and products, dissemination and utilization of results, future plans and follow-up. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescents, Catastrophic illness, Children, Community programs, Coping, Families, Final reports, Mental health, Michigan, Terminal illness

Wood SF, Dor A, Gee RE, Harms A, Maurey DR, Rosenabum S, Tan E. 2009. Women's health and health care reform: The economic burden of disease in women. [Washington, DC]: George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services and Jacob's Institute of Women's Health, 34 pp.

Annotation: This report identifies the prevalence, major health disparities, costs of care, and available preventive health care services in health care settings for women. The report outlines the economic underpinnings of disease and chronic conditions and the economic costs to the health care system and to the U.S. economy of chronic illness in women. The report presents the study methods and findings on chronic diseases and conditions as well as health behaviors and risks.

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Keywords: AIDS, Breast cancer, Cervical cancer, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Diabetes, HIV infection, Health behavior, Health care costs, Health services delivery, Mental health, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Prevention, Risk factors, Sexually transmitted diseases, Smoking, Women's health

University of California San Francisco, Public Policy Analysis and Education Center for Middle Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Health. 2008. Tracking adolescent health policy: An annotated list, 2008 update. San Francisco, CA: Public Policy Analysis and Education Center for Middle Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Health, University of California San Francisco, 13 pp.

Annotation: This brief provides an annotated list of organizations and agencies that monitor trends in state and federal policies related to Healthy People 2010's 21 critical health objectives for adolescents and young adults. The brief is organized according to the main subject areas that encompass the objectives. Organizations and agencies that track policies that pertain to multiple subject areas are listed first in three sections: general adolescent health, youth development, and access to health care. Each of the individual subject areas then follow.

Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Healthy People 2010, Injury, Mental health, Public policy, Reproductive health, Substance abuse, Trends, Violence, Young adults, Youth

Biehl MC, Park MJ, Brindis CD, Pantell RH, Irwin CE Jr. 2002. The health of America's middle childhood population. San Francisco, CA: University of California, San Francisco, Public Policy Analysis and Education Center for Middle Childhood and Adolescent Health, 53 pp.

Annotation: This monograph presents data on the health of the nation's middle childhood population, describes children's family and school environments, and presents a wide range of indicators of child well-being, including traditional measures of health. Topics include demographics, health care access and utilization, mortality, chronic illnesses and disabilities, hospitalizations and emergency room visits, common illnesses, and oral health. Mental health, health risk behaviors, diet, and obesity are also discussed. Appendices include data notes, a discussion of study limitations, and information on the major sources of data used for assessing the well-being of the middle childhood population. The monograph concludes with references for figures and endnotes. Charts, graphs, and tables illustrate statistical data throughout the report. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Access to health care, Child development, Child mental health, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Environmental health, Health surveys, Mortality, Nutrition, Obesity, Oral health, Risk taking, School adjustment, School age children, Statistics