MDI Publications

This report is an overview of 2023 highlights and accomplishments of the Medical Director Institute at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.The Medical Director Institute (MDI) advises National Council members on best clinical practices and develops policies and initiatives that serve member mental health and substance use treatment organizations, their…

This report proposes candidate measures for measurement-informed care (MIC) and next steps toward achieving sustainable MIC in behavioral health, including ideas for implementation, advocacy and research.

This paper outlines a set of tools that are well positioned to become the national standard for mental health service intensity assessment and planning.

An overview of 2022 highlights and accomplishments of the Medical Director Institute at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

As crisis systems evolve, it is necessary to use performance metrics that can advance access to care and alleviate distress in a consistent, measurable way.

This paper presents a new framework for guiding implementation of integration of physical health and behavioral health.

This brief guidance expands on the recommendations of the recently released report, Roadmap to the Ideal Crisis System.

In this paper, we offer principles and recommendations for remediating the impacts of the rising rates of drugs adulterated or laced with fentanyl.

We must acknowledge and learn from the impressive performance of most behavioral healthcare provider organizations in adapting to meet the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.

This addendum provides a brief review of challenges with adherence and offers recommendations for improvement during disaster situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.