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Mental Health Systems takes a proactive approach in communicating to the community about mental health issues, services and successes. Follow along with us as we promote healthy community practices through print, broadcast and social media. Please let us know if you see an item that would be of interest to others in the MHS community. Submit it here.

More Young People Are Getting Hooked On Heroin

(KPBS.org 3.28.12 by Kenny Goldberg)

Heroin is becoming the drug of choice for an increasing numbe of San Diegans ages 18 to 25. Over the last five years, the number of young heroin addicts in publicly funded treatment programs has tripled. Read the full article

Inspiration Reaches Summit

Latino, African-American students hear from role models like them
(UTSanDiego 3.10.12 by Pat Flynn)

The motivating words of role models had their desired effect on Fernando Carbajal, a Mission Bay High School senior.Read the full article

CALIFORNIA: The Past, Present and Future of California's Mental-Health System

(Newsreview 3.15.12 by Jeff vonKaenel)

SN&R chats with Senate leader Darrell Steinberg about the future of mental-health services in California. Read the full article

An Emotional Reminder of the Consequences of Abusing Prescription Drugs

San Diego 6 News (March 5, 2012)

About 250 Cal State San Marcos students got an emotional reminder Monday of the consequences of abusing prescription drugs.

http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/San-Marcos-Students-Get-Emotional-Reminder-of-Prescription-Drug-Consequences-141539063.html

Policy Decisions Still in Process

(March 2012)-We have previously told you of several pending policy decisions, and these are still in process this month. California’s legislature will have the final say on the Essential Health Benefit. This means they will be charged with implementing Parity. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on Affordable Care Act (ACA) next month. Experts believe California will adopt healthcare reform even if the Supreme Court strikes the ACA.