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Under instruction from Deanestor, Swanmac Ltd installs anti-ligature and standard vertical blinds at the South London and Maudsley Hospital in London. This development will bring together researchers, scientists and academics to redefine mental health and well-being services for children and adolescents. https://bit.ly/3GTOhPG #HealthcareSector #HealthcareBlinds #AntiLigatureBlinds #SafetyBlinds #MentalHealth Deanestor

SLU Associate Professor of Health Management and Policy in the College for Public Health and Social Justice, Dr SangNam Ahn, along with a team of researchers at St. Louis University, have discovered a connection between childhood resilience and the likelihood of cognitive decline and future mental illness in adulthood. Additionally, they have identified a mitigating factor that could lessen the impact of adverse life circumstances. Check out the cards for more details! #healthresearch #mentalhealth #publichealth

A new publication, "Mental Health Symptom Reduction in US Adults Postincarceration," by Assistant Professor of Social Work Oluwayomi Paseda Ph.D., LCSW and colleagues, is now available in Research on Social Work Practice (RSWP). Read more: https://ow.ly/qHCB50Sz7lj #thisiswellstarcollege #researchwithrelevance #transforminglives #newpublication #facultypublications #kennesawstate

Understanding the Motivation Behind Rural Mental Health Practice Rural communities face higher rates of depression and suicide compared to urban residents, partly due to mental health care shortages. A study from the University of Minnesota published in JAMA Network Open , examines why mental health professionals choose to practice in rural areas. Key findings reveal that professionals from rural backgrounds are more likely to serve these communities, with 75% of licensed alcohol and drug counselors preferring rural settings. The desire for autonomy significantly influences rural practice among psychologists and prescribers. Financial incentives, such as loan forgiveness programs, are crucial for licensed mental health professionals and psychologists. “There is an urgent need to address the shortages and disparities in mental health care access in rural areas" says Carrie Henning-Smith SPH associate professor and lead author. The study suggests targeted recruitment strategies, focusing on education, training, and licensure pathways, to attract more mental health professionals to rural areas. #MentalHealth #RuralHealthcare #HealthcareProfessionals #MentalHealthAwareness #RuralCommunities #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthpeofessionals https://lnkd.in/gP9uad7s

The usual caveats apply: data collection is uneven and fragmented and there is no single metric that measures how we are doing. That said, Indiana is 24th overall (and 18th in access to care) in the most recent Mental Health America state rankings. Our last four years (with a 2 year gap due to COVID) : 48th, 42nd, 43rd, and 41st. Combined with our other successes (CCBHC Demonstration, 988 answer rate, historic investment by the legislature that made it all possible) two things are clear: we are moving in the right direction and we need to double down on our progress. 23 spots to go.

Its been a whirl of reforms in the psychology space in the last couple of months. A new Code of conduct for psychologists that spells out the ethical principles and behavioural expectations in a way that is contemporary and makes it clear what is expected so that practitioners and the public alike can understand. A set of general competencies for psychologists which spells out the need to be competent and what are the minimum standards. These minimum standards include deliberate practice, outcome measurement, working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with a health equity approach (Do you ask new clients if they or family members identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders? There are almost 1 million people in our community who self identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander). If you haven't engaged with cultural awareness training then maybe now is the time (I recommended AJ Williams Tchen, an Aboriginal Social Worker www.girrawayganyi.com.au). Maybe this could be your new year's resolution! Other changes have included the Equivalence story and the VCAT outcome, the Scope of Practice review, the Dawson review into the National Scheme and the Kruk review which is looking at recognising UK and USA trained practitioners as registrants in our scheme without the current circutious process. Folks we are in the midst of a time of reform in Health care. So listen up and consider how you can use these changes to enhance your practice. Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays. 😀

"The variations in PHN performance, combined with systemic funding and governance issues, create unnecessary barriers to effective service delivery and outcomes." QAMH recently submitted a comprehensive review of the PHN Business Model, addressing critical gaps and offering strategic insights to enhance community mental health services across Queensland. Our submission highlights the necessity for a revised PHN framework that genuinely supports effective service delivery and responds dynamically to local needs. Thank you to those who participated in our consultation for this submission. To see more on our thoughts, read our submission for the National Review of the PHN Business Model at https://lnkd.in/gB_vg4Cv 

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Procurement ~ this looks great QAMH ~ Principle 7 asks: Is any further guidance required to give effect to this principle? Some of my add ons would be •Contracts specifically state how the procurement process and ongoing reporting and governance is meeting the Closing the Gap priority reform areas •consider funding beyond even 5yr cycles to include generational perspectives, planning and resourcing •data sovereignty with recognition and respect of Cultural IP specific to each community •co-commissioning alongside local communities and with consideration to the effectiveness of current LGA boundaries

"The variations in PHN performance, combined with systemic funding and governance issues, create unnecessary barriers to effective service delivery and outcomes." QAMH recently submitted a comprehensive review of the PHN Business Model, addressing critical gaps and offering strategic insights to enhance community mental health services across Queensland. Our submission highlights the necessity for a revised PHN framework that genuinely supports effective service delivery and responds dynamically to local needs. Thank you to those who participated in our consultation for this submission. To see more on our thoughts, read our submission for the National Review of the PHN Business Model at https://lnkd.in/gB_vg4Cv