The Clearinghouse also has numerous outside resources available on topics related to mental health. From websites and guides to help consumers navigate the mental health system, to the latest research on consumer-driven services and systems transformation, our library can help you find the information you need.
Use the categories below to help direct your search, or see what we've added lately in the Recently Posted Resources. You can also call us at 1-800-553-4539 or email for more information on any of these topics. Our technical assistance staff can help you find what you're looking for if you don't see it here
"If you believe that a covered entity violated your (or someone else's) health information privacy rights or committed another violation of the HIPAA Privacy or Security Rule, you may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights."
This section of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services website describes the Health Information Privacy Act (HIPAA) and how it affects mental health consumers.
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/consumers/index.html
Publication of SAMHSA discussing the positive and negative effects of disclosure for mental health consumers.
http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA08-4337/SMA08-4337.pdf
Chapter 7 in the 1999 Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/chapter7/sec1.html
Confidentiality
