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After years of neglect, Behavioral Health is now getting the focus required to make meaningful advances in outcomes. Health Evolution Forum has an important writeup of a session with Cara McNulty, DPA Kody Kinsley Jay Desai and myself. Getting payors, providers, and policy makers together to close the gaps in service delivery and payment is important work. #behavioralhealthcare https://lnkd.in/eBcGR8hy

Save the date for the 2024 Behavioral Health Management Summit on March 25-26, 2024, at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV! Did you know that over 25% of adults in the U.S. experience some form of behavioral health disorder annually, yet nearly 60% don't receive treatment? The challenges of today emphasize the crucial need for innovation across the behavioral health landscape. This includes healthcare providers, private and public insurers, government policymakers, and employers – all working together to better serve the behavioral health needs of people nationwide. Join us for thought-provoking discussions, insights, and collaborative strategies that aim to bridge the gap in behavioral health management. Let's work towards a future where everyone has access to the care they need. Visit: https://lnkd.in/guKA9ryn #BehavioralHealthSummit #InnovationInHealthcare #MentalHealthAwareness #HealthcareInnovation

Staff stress can have a significant impact on the quality of care provided to patients. A recent study published in PLOS ONE has identified key stressors, including staff disagreements, that can lead to behaviors of concern. To support individuals who have experienced trauma, it's crucial to understand the importance of relationships in providing effective and compassionate care. Check out the study here: https://lnkd.in/eVswFKav #staffstress #trauma #healthcare #relationships

When healthcare providers show up to work mentally and physically well, the quality of care and patient outcomes are BETTER. Remember, PROVIDERS ARE PATIENTS TOO. So, let's make sure the future of healthcare includes a culture of well-being that promotes access to mental health care if and when someone needs it. Dare I say, the health of the country depends on it? #frontlineconnect frontlineconnect.org https://lnkd.in/e9yrKbj4 #mentalhealth #wellbeing #workplacementalhealth #mentalhealthworks #clinicianwellbeing #physicianwellbeing #mentalhealthatwork #healthcare #mentalhealthmatters APA Foundation's Center for Workplace Mental Health

Challenges of #healthcare go beyond premiums, deductibles, and network coverage. The following article highlights the importance of supporting the care givers so they can keep supporting patients. Two significant points mentioned in the article are: Ensuring adequate staffing to avoid burnout and to train supervisors and other members of management to provide support.

#MentalHealthMonday: “In recent years, there’s been a movement toward trauma-informed healthcare with an emphasis on understanding individuals’ histories and avoiding retraumatization in care. While not every person requires this approach, its implementation isn’t harmful and can prevent further trauma. The need for a trauma-informed approach goes beyond the healthcare system. Workplaces can provide a trauma-informed environment, ultimately improving employees’ well-being, performance, and job satisfaction as a result.” Read more from Amy Marschall, Psy.D. via Spring Health: https://lnkd.in/dPJV22J4 #TraumaInformedWorkplace #TraumaInformedLeadership #MondayMotivation #CompassionateWorkplace

More than 10 million Americans will struggle with seasonal depression between now and early spring? Not if we have anything to say about it. We're teaming up with ICMA - International City/County Management Association to shrink that number as quickly as possible. For our public sector and local government folks working to make their communities happier and healthier, we commit to doing the same for you 🙏 #localgov #localgovernment #mentalhealth #employeewellness #seasonaldepression #employeewellnessprograms #employeewellbeing #employeehealth #employeehealthandwellness #employeebenefits #employeebenefit #burnoutprevention

Welcome to the latest trends in wellness for the year 2024. The rising costs of healthcare have sparked concern among employers, who are now demanding more transparency in drug pricing. Employers are placing higher expectations on their partners to provide solutions. Mental health and substance use disorder services continue to be a top priority, with a growing emphasis on emerging areas of concern. Furthermore, employers are intensifying their focus on cancer and other serious or chronic conditions Source: https://buff.ly/3H1z1yW #mywellself #healthandwellness #wellnessjourney #personalizedcare #healthchoices #holistichealth #wellnessoptions #healthdecisions #wellnesssupport #healthempowerment #healthadvocacy #wellnesswarriors #wellnesstips #hamilton #ontario #canada

If you are a business owner and want to save money, what’s the ONE thing that will always work, no matter what your industry? Invest in your team’s mental health. And do it early. As I write about my latest article for Inc Magazine, not only is it the RIGHT THING to do, but study after study shows that early mental health intervention can generate a 4x return on investment. Digital mental health is just starting to realize its potential – and early intervention is exactly the place where we might be able to reap the largest benefits. Arcade Therapeutics #mentalhealth #earlyintervention #mentalhealthishealth

The treatment options and cost of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in the workplace is something that forward-thinking employers know they must address with new and innovative treatment options. While SUD’s impact on the workplace is measurable in dollars and cents, it’s the impact SUD has on the lives of employees and their dependents that makes up the real cost. Read more about the true cost of substance use disorder – and one new approach to treating it – here: https://lnkd.in/eC4PnFf4 #substanceusedisorder #healthcare #healthplan #employeebenefits #LionrockRecovery #HazedenBettyFordFoundation