Member Materials and Publications
Members can download PDFs of the publications listed on this page. You will
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Members can also order hard copies of the latest newsletters, brochures, and
publications on primary care, behavioral health and substance abuse issues
using the Online Materials Order
Form.
Please note that you can call MBHP to have these materials read to you or if
you want to have a Spanish version sent to you. All written materials sent to
Members are also available in Spanish, and can also be read to you by a
Community Relations Representative. For copies of materials in English,
Spanish, or for oral interpretations into other languages or to have written
materials read to you, please call the MBHP Community Relations Line at
1-800-495-0086 (press 1 for the
English menu or 2 for the Spanish menu, then press 4, then 1 to skip prompts), Monday through
Thursday, 8a.m.-5p.m., and Friday, 9:30a.m.- 5p.m. (English and other
languages). To find a mental health provider, call the MBHP Clinical Access Line
at
1-800-495-0086 (press 1 for the
English menu or 2 for the Spanish menu, then press 4, then 2 to skip prompts), 24 hours a day, 365
days a year.
Health Highlights Member Newsletter
Health Highlights is published two times a year and addresses
health and wellness issues, such as diabetes care and quitting smoking. This
publication is mailed directly to Members. This is a bilingual
(English/Spanish) publication.
[Current Issue] [Archived Issues]
Brochures and Other Publications
How's
Your Child's Mental Health? Your Primary Care Clinician Wants To Know! [English][Spanish]
When your child or adolescent has a stomach ache, a rash, or a fever, most
people know that their primary care clinician can help. But what if you
have concerns about your child's mental health?
The Recovery, Health, and Wellness Bulletin is no longer published, but back issues are
available below. This is a bilingual (English/Spanish) publication.
[Archived Issues:
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003]
Consumer Information Guide
[English]
[Spanish]
Self-help, legal, and public resources for Members and their families
How Can MBHP Help Me?
[English]
[Spanish]
Treating Depression flyer
[English]
[Spanish]
What is Depression? fact sheet
[English/Spanish]
Drugs, Alcohol and HIV/AIDS: A Consumer Guide
[English]
[Spanish]
[Cambodian]
[Chinese]
[Korean]
[Vietnamese]
Designed to promote awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS among people with substance abuse problems.
Explains how drugs and alcohol are linked to HIV/AIDS and the importance of treatment for alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and HIV/AIDS.
It also offers a list of resources. You may also find this brochure, along with other helpful publications, on the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) website, under "Publications," at www.samhsa.gov.
Publications can be ordered at no cost.
Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Man's Guide to Coping with the Effects of Childhood Abuse
[English]
[Spanish]
Designed to help men deal with child abuse issues that might arise during treatment for alcohol abuse or drug abuse.
Defines child abuse, lists symptoms of abuse, and suggests how counselors can help with coping and healing.
You may also find this brochure, along with other helpful publications, on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration's (SAMHSA) website, under "Publications," at www.samhsa.gov. Publications can be ordered at no cost.
Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman's Guide to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues
[English]
[Spanish]
Designed to help women deal with child abuse issues that might arise during treatment for alcohol abuse or drug abuse.
Defines child abuse, lists symptoms of abuse, and suggests how counselors can help with coping and healing.
You may also find this brochure, along with other helpful publications, on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) website,
under "Publications," at www.samhsa.gov. Publications can be ordered at no cost.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
[English]
[Spanish]
An easy-to-read brochure of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder that explains its causes, symptoms, treatments,
and how to get help. You may also find this brochure, along with other helpful publications, on the National Institute for Mental Health's
NIMH) website, under "Health Information," at www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/index.shtml
Publications can be ordered at no cost.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
[English]
[Spanish]
An easy-to-read brochure on post-traumatic stress disorder that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help.
You may also find this brochure, along with other helpful publications, on the National Institute for Mental Health's (NIMH) website,
under "Health Information," at http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/index.shtml
Publications can be ordered at no cost.
Bipolar Disorder
[English]
[Spanish]
An easy-to-read booklet on Bipolar Disorder that explains what it is, when it starts and how to get help. You may also find this brochure,
along with other helpful publications, on the National Institute for Mental Health's (NIMH) website, under "Health Information,"
at http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/index.shtml
Publications can be ordered at no cost.
Ask Me 3 Tip Sheet
[English]
[Spanish]
A Tip Sheet for how to get the most of your next medical visit, including a reminder card
MassHealth Wellness Brochure
[English/Spanish]
A message from MassHealth about what you can do to take action for your health
2010/11 Adult and Pediatric Routine Preventive Care Desk Top Guidelines
[English]
Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) provides recommendations for physicians to help improve the quality of care
they provide and help patients take an active role in making informed decisions about their healthcare. You may also find
these guidelines on the MHQP website at
www.mhqp.org/guidelines/adultPreventive/adultGuidelines.asp?nav=040908
