Governing Magazine/February 2004

THE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE PROJECT
A Case of Neglect

TRIED AND TRUE

Number of states implementing evidence-based practices (out of 47
reporting states), 2001

Supported employment: 43
Assertive Community Treatment*: 41
Integrated mental health/substance abuse programs: 41
Family psycho-education: 31
Therapeutic foster care: 26
Illness self management: 26
Medication treatment guidelines for schizophrenia: 20
Medication treatment guidelines for bipolar disorder: 16
Other evidence-based practices for adults: 9

* Multi-disciplinary clinical team approach that provides intensive
community services to help the mentally ill live in the community

Source: National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
Research Institute

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