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General
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Importance of Coordination in Patient Access
There are multiple stakeholders that play a role in increasing access to treatment. Learn how each player must be aligned to support patient access.
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The Importance of Mental Health in BIPOC Communities
Mental health is central to overall well-being; however, it remains a stigmatized and often overlooked issue, particularly within Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Check out a resource that aims to provide the necessary education and community support to effectively navigate challenges.
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A Trusted Resource for Addiction Recovery : Start Your Recovery
Caregiver’s supporting a loved one with substance use issues need reliable and comprehensive resources. Check out resources to help individuals start their recovery journey or find information about addiction recovery.
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Medication Management Guide for Family Caregivers
Understanding the importance of medication management, the Caregiver Action Network created the “Safe and Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps” program. Learn more about the program.
Mental Health
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MHA: The State of Mental Health in America 2025
Mental Health America’s report “The State of Mental Health in America” highlights the latest national data and provides state-level rankings on mental health and well-being in the U.S. Through this report, Mental Health America offers critical insights to drive policy, improve care, and support people living with mental health conditions across the country.
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HIPAA & Mental Health: Understanding Privacy Rights & Disclosure
Under HIPAA, patients have specific rights to their health information, including mental health records; however, HIPAA also allows healthcare providers to share mental health information in certain circumstances, even without patient consent. Learn more about HIPAA and how to discuss HIPAA with your loved one.
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Crisis Symptom Reporting Guide for Caregivers
Caregivers play a critical role in accurately observing and reporting crisis symptoms. The Caregiver Crisis Guide offers tips for monitoring symptoms and communicating effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure timely and appropriate medical attention.
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Discussing Mental Health with Doctors: A Caregiver’s Guide
Communication between caregivers and healthcare professionals is central to managing mental health. Learn how to prepare for an appointment with your provider to convey the right information and ask the right questions to advocate for you or your loved one’s mental health.
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Understanding Caregiver Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
While rewarding, caregiving can often lead to intense emotional and physical strain that may cause burnout or compassion fatigue. Learn more about terms that may help you identify the warning signs of burnout and take steps to ensure your well-being.
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Patient File Checklist for Effective Caregiver Management
Maintaining a well-organized patient file is a crucial task for a caregiver. Learn how to stay organized to ensure you have quick and efficient access to essential information about your loved one.
Pain Management
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Pain Parity Legislation to Support States
Across the country, states are introducing legislation to expand access to non-opioid treatments and therapies. Learn more about legislation introduced in your state and the importance of increasing access to non-opioid treatment options.
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Options for Pain Management in Rural America
Rural patients face unique challenges in accessing health care. This guide can help caregivers and patients living in rural areas navigate pain treatment options that are best for them.
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Coordinating Medication Access Throughout the Patient Experience
Ensuring patients have timely access to prescribed medications requires integrated coordination across multiple stakeholders. Learn more about the roles of six key stakeholders and how they can come together to create a more seamless medication access experience for patients.
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Staying SAFE: A Pain Management Conversation
It is critical patients have the information they need to make the most informed decisions about their treatment options. This guide can help you navigate treatment options and keep your family safe.
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Effective Medication Management Tips for Caregivers
Understanding medication management for a loved one is central to a caregiver’s role. Learn more about key terminology, how to work with your healthcare team, and medication management strategies to keep you and your loved one safe.
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The Opioid Epidemic and Need for Parity in Pain Treatment
The ongoing opioid epidemic has touched almost every American in one way or another, emphasizing the need for solutions to prevent addiction. Learn how parity would create equal access to non-opioid treatment options and prevent addiction before it begins.
Webinar
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From Stigma to Support: A Caregiver’s Role in Mental Health Care & Substance Use Recovery
Hear from advocates and leaders across recovery, caregiving, advocacy and other special populations to explore the power of advocacy in improving mental health and addiction treatment.
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Recovery from Substance Use Disorder: How Employers and Caregivers Can Support
Hear from leaders in recovery services and the workforce who are expanding access to treatments, empowering recovery, and building resilience in communities around the country.
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Take Control of Pain: An Initiative for Pain Education
Gain insight into the planned resources and advocacy and educational initiatives to support families and caregivers navigating acute pain treatment options, such as household safety, shared decision-making, and advocating for access to treatment innovations.
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Navigating Care Coordination with Confidence
Hear physician, policy, advocacy, and caregiver perspectives and learn how you can navigate prior authorization to ensure your loved ones receive the care they need to be healthy.
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Empowering Families in Health Policy Decision-Making
Learn how to drive change to better support families navigating health challenges, hear from experts about how to work directly with state and federal representatives and see how empowered patients and care partners make a difference on key topics such as ICER meetings.