The Arizona Department of Health Services Division of Behavioral Health Services (ADHS/DBHS) is delighted to introduce quarterly health initiatives.

Health is a dynamic state of being. In Behavioral Health, we have long ignored physical health.  Holistic treatment requires integration of physical health with behavioral health in order to improve the general health of an individual.

Each quarter, ADHS/DBHS will partner with the Tribal and Regional Behavioral Health Authorities (T/RBHAs) to introduce particular medical topics which impact consumers receiving behavioral health services.

Our first topic is “Obesity” which affects 31% of Americans. Obesity is associated with diabetes, heart disease, cerebrovascular accidents, hypertension and some forms of cancer. We are hoping the first initiative will motive individuals to seek consultation with medical and behavioral providers or simply to make changes in their lifestyle.

This Quarterly Health Kit includes:

• Obesity educational handout for Providers  (color)

• Obesity educational handout for Consumers (color)
  - Folleto En Español
  

• Optional kit materials:
  
  
  • Flyer for Consumers: Smart Eating / Get Moving (black/white, double sided)
    
    
  • Flyer for Consumers: A thing or two to learn from our kids! (black/white, double sided)
    
    
  • Obesity educational webinar for Providers

    Certificates of attendance for live webinar will be provided

    Webinar Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009
    Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
    Time: 12 noon to 1 pm.
    To attend the webinar: Click this link - http://azdhs.ilinc.com/public/alopez. Check the box next to DBHS Quarterly Health Initiative: webinar on Obesity & Mental Health and click Register on the bottom left.  Follow the instructions on the screen to complete registration. Any questions please contact Angelita Lopez at lopezag@azdhs.gov or (602) 542-1104.  
    Webinar handout: obesity and mental health

    The live webinar will have 99 seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

    This 60 minute webinar will cover the topic more in depth along with information on how providers can approach this topic with behavioral health consumers, billing codes, etc…A link to the recorded webinar will be made available online at this web page after the live webinar.

  "Leading the Way to Weight Control" brochure (limited quantities of brochures will be provided to each T/RBHA for display at their provider clinics). To order additional brochures, contact the Better Health Foundation at 888-391-2100 Publication #B-LTWC-04 522-0605.
  
  Information from this brochure and many more consumer resources can also be found at: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/
  
  

Kit References and Additional Resources:

• Provider and Consumer Handouts’ List of References
• Obesity Resources for Consumers
• Obesity Resources for Professionals

*Some of the files listed below are in PDF format. In order to view, Acrobat Reader™ is required.