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The latest special issue of the SAGE journal Evaluation & the Health Professions is here, focusing on training and technical assistance in violence, mental health, substance use, and prevention themes. Access it for free for the next 90 days at the link below. For those interested in large-scale training efforts, this is a valuable resource to explore. As a long-standing member of the editorial board, I'm thrilled to share this publication overseen by my esteemed colleagues. Dive in and enjoy! #scientificdissemination #evaluationandthehealthprofessions #mentalhealth #substanceabuse #prevention #SAGEjournals

Multidisciplinary care In theory, mental health care is ideal as a collaborative one. Essentially, it is a multidisciplinary one. And most good hospitals has all the professionals required. In practice, it is all these professionals sitting in nearby cabins within the same hospital and doing individual work. There is no or minimal collaboration. There is no or minimal interaction. There is no or minimal integration. Just a bunch of professionals in the same place.

Shared insights on the critical intersection of public health issues and technology at Global Conference on Public Health 2024. In an era where mental health is paramount, let's unlock technology's power for positive change💡 #PublicHealthTech #MentalHealthMatters #GCPHInsights #InnovationInHealthcare #DigitalHealthcare #PublicHealthDiscussion #MentalWellnessTech

🔊 Alastair McLellan, Editor of Health Service Journal (HSJ) joined us at the #DigitalMindset Conference to discuss the key issues facing the mental health sector today. Among them, the role and importance of digital therapies now and in the future. Watch a clip here. #MentalHealth #MentalHealthSupport #DigitalTools #DigitalTherapies

There is growing recognition of the importance of patient, public and community engagement in health research, which has not been used widely in analyzing health administrative datasets. Read about the lessons we've learned in our first publicly led project on mental health and addictions health service use. Out now in the latest issue of Longwoods Publishing's Healthcare Quarterly https://lnkd.in/g3e_NhvB

At the inaugural Changing Care Together Summit, clinical psychologist Kristin Canavera, PhD, MBE, explained, “We’re finally at a point in history where we’re recognizing that mental health is health.” This transformation is long overdue. Research dedicated to analyzing the gap in comprehensive, whole-person care has shown the connection between physical health and behavioral and mental wellbeing for years — but it seems like now the pieces are truly starting to come together to bridge the gap.” In a recent blog article, we explored the fragmentation of medical and behavioral healthcare in the U.S. Read on to learn about how integrated care can improve outcomes for patients and reduce the overall cost of care >> https://bit.ly/3yjEtN2 #nexus #nexushealthsystems #childrenwithmedicalcomplexity #medicallycomplex

Addressing and reducing barriers to treatment are the first steps to building more equitable health systems. Together, we can improve access to mental health care for people from racial and ethnic minority groups. Learn how: https://lnkd.in/g4bKgtfU #MHAM2024

If your interests lie in health equity and you want to learn more about what we do, look no further - here is a year's collection of every webinar, workshop and research project we have worked on. Addressing health and mental health inequalities is one of the six strategic priorities that drive our work. https://lnkd.in/d5dTFaD3

Episode 201 – Mental Health & Resiliency with Dr. Seema Parmar of the Cleveland Clinic by Sandy Kruse Dr. Seema Parmar is the Director of Health Intelligence and Insights Director for Advisory Services at Cleveland Clinic Canada. As such, she stays ahead of the curve on health trends that impact businesses, and offers thoughtful and practical solutions to improve the well-being of employees and their families.  To find out more about Seema’s work […] #boomers #babyboomers

#Alberta is set to enhance mental health care quality by regulating counsellors under the College of Alberta Psychologists. This move aligns with the Mental Health Services Protection Act, establishing consistent standards for patient protection. Read more in our Week in Brief of regulatory news: https://lnkd.in/g7Zk-g8s #AlbertaRegulation #HealthPolicy #Regulation #RegulatoryNews #ProfessionalRegulation #MentalHealth