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If you're seeking dependable resources for managing #dementia-related behaviors, the 'Behavioral Health Provider Starter Kit' is your solution. The following resources are included in the kit: -The BCAT® Working Memory Exercise Books (Home and Professional Editions), which are scientifically sound and supported by validation studies that confirm their efficacy. -The MemPics® Book Series, a proven intervention that can help lower agitation, improve engagement, and reduce antipsychotic medications in older adults with dementia. -The Basic Understanding of Dementia: The Healthcare Practitioner's Guide, a definitive handbook that provides healthcare practitioners with an overview of the basics of dementia care. Leverage the Behavioral Health Provider Starter Kit as the foundation of your dementia care practice and witness the positive impact it can have on your patients. View this kit at enrichvisits.com/bookstore

The Crucial Role of Family Physicians in Managing Anxiety... In today's hectic world, anxiety is pervasive, yet many overlook the importance of consulting a family physician. Here's why they're vital: 1. Holistic Care: Family physicians treat the whole person, considering physical, psychological, and social factors impacting well-being. 2.Trust and Comfort: Patients feel comfortable discussing mental health concerns with familiar physicians, reducing barriers to seeking help. 3. Coordinated Referrals: Family physicians facilitate timely referrals to mental health professionals when needed, ensuring comprehensive care. 4. Long-term Support: They provide continuity of care, monitoring progress, and offering preventive measures to manage anxiety effectively. 5. Accessibility: Conveniently located within communities, family practices offer easy access to timely support, preventing the escalation of anxiety. In summary, consulting a family physician for anxiety ensures personalized, compassionate care, fostering trust, promoting long-term management, and improving overall well-being. Read more on: https://lnkd.in/dVh3JDzx

Talk to your doctor about mental health. Not yours. Theirs. 78% of physicians agree there’s a culture of stigma around mental health and seeking mental healthcare among other physicians. Partly, they’re concerned about seeking mental health care based on questions asked in their licensure and accreditation paperwork. There are so many reasons why mental health has been left out of health care. This has to be a factor. Cardiology pays. Ortho pays. In a fee for service world, mental health historically just hasn’t paid. It’s a service line loss leader. But we pay the cost. We’re basically in an economic depression every year with a $282 billion loss per year due to mental health and mental illness challenges. But the answer isn’t as easy as lower the rates. It may help some. Payor reimbursement have been historically low for mental health care. We need more clarity on mental health outcomes though we’re making progress. Health systems have been perfectly positioned in their communities and often the first company that comes to mind when there’s an emergency. But many health systems haven’t invested in behavioral health infrastructure. Some of them are like cities. Cities that failed to forecast and allocate funds to build freeways and public transportation. Now there are traffic jams. We shouldn’t be surprised. They are seeing their ERs filled with behavioral health issues and co-occurring emergencies. They’re adapting. Playing catch-up. Some of them are buying behavioral health companies. Others are building out infrastructure and are ready to market their services. There are some healthcare organizations that approach mental healthcare from an altruistic standpoint. Some health systems and payors are taking on more risk with managed care to focus more on quality outcomes. I believe health systems remain positioned to be an incredible resource around mental healthcare now and as we go forward. If you’re a health system marketer and could use some help learning the language of mental health, come to the Mental Health Marketing Conference this October. Last year nearly 4% of our audience were health systems. I’d love to see that number double. And double again. P.S. And yes, ask your doctor about your mental health too. A lot can happen from a conversation.

Dementia is underdiagnosed in primary care, especially among populations facing health disparities and structural racism. In this #SGIMForum article, we introduce Dementia Care Aware – an initiative that provides the information and tools needed to successfully administer cognitive health assessments and take appropriate next steps. #DementiaCareAware #CaliforniaSB48 #CognitiveHealthAssessments

Providing effective mental healthcare requires a foundation of key principles. As highlighted in this article featuring our very own Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar, clear communication, a patient-centered approach, and strong collaboration are crucial for success in our field. At LifeStance Health, we are committed to upholding these tenets, ensuring that every patient receives compassionate, high-quality care. #MentalHealthcare #PatientCenteredCare #LifeStanceHealth #Leadership #CompassionateCare

Just because we CAN intervene from a medical standpoint doesn’t mean we SHOULD or that we have to. And just because a person is living with dementia does not mean they are living with poor quality of life.  Dementia listed as a diagnosis doesn’t mean a person can’t have care focused on keeping them alive or aggressively trying to support them with the goal to protect their current quality of life. Medical decisions should be individualized and thought through. Whenever possible, it’s best to do this ahead of time. This is what I do with clients inside Make Your Plan with Dr. Lamb. Because if not thought through, the person living with dementia, and their decision maker, are at the whim of the healthcare team that day. How busy are they? How much time do they have to ask questions, to educate you, to truly listen?… Medical bias exists and it takes awareness and thoughtfulness to combat it. This is what I’m here to help my clients do. Tomorrow I’ll share an example of what to say when running into a physician with a bias towards LESS care. #DementiaDecisions #PhysicianEducator #DementiaCare #CaregiverTips

Join the Alzheimer's Association® on February 20, 2024, for a live virtual training on the Dementia Care Aware cognitive health assessment for rural California Health Care Professionals presented by David Franklin, Psy.D., MHA. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gQj38eZH   In this training, learn how we equip primary care teams with tools to identify, address, and care for patients experiencing cognitive change. Free CME/CEUs! Eligible learners only need to attend one live virtual CHA training. No additional CME/CEUs are awarded, should a learner attend more than one training.   The training includes: • An Overview of Dementia • A Review of Screening Tools • How to Conduct a Cognitive Health Assessment • Team-based Implementation Strategies   #dementia #screeningtools #implemenationstrategies #continuingeducation #cognitivehealthassessment #RuralCalifornia #HealthCareProfessionals #HealthCareProviders #healthcare #pcp #NursePractitioners #education

Information about TMS and Modalis 📖 We are strong advocates for making mental health treatments accessible for patients, and are passionate about raising awareness about TMS and the potential benefits that it can offer for patients with depression and other conditions when previous treatments haven’t worked. 💻 Our Modalis website has plenty of information and resources for both patients and medical practitioners. From insightful articles and videos to downloadable information guides, our website is your one-stop information hub for all things TMS. For more information, jump online to the Resources page on our website, or pop into one of our clinics for some pamphlets. ... 👉 Did you know? Modalis also offers short educational sessions for medical practitioners and clinics who are interested in learning more about TMS and which patients may or may not be suitable. During these sessions we can provide more information on how TMS works and what patients can expect from a treatment. Education sessions can be requested via our website, or let us know if you know a clinic that might be interested in learning more. #tmsaustralia #tms #brainstimulation #transcranialmagneticstimulation #repetitivetranscranialmagneticstimulation #rtms #neuroscienceaustralia #perthbusiness #mentalhealthau #subiaco

Personal trauma, and how to respond when it sticks its ugly head in professional settings, is a loaded question that no one wants to deal with. Some behaviors show how grossly unprepared colleagues or higher officials are in handling a potentially alarming situation. These circumstances are often not handled very well, and I'd like to share how I wished my breakdown at work (years ago) was dealt with. In case you come across a co-worker or stranger who looks like they are panicked, distressed, or terrified and hyperventilating, even if you don't understand why. Please do not touch them, you may instead remain calm and talk to them to see if they are aware and responsive. Do not comment about how unprofessional they are being, or that they need to be taken away because it may appear to clients that they are being abused. They are aware it's unprofessional, and already embarrassed about it. You may instead ask if they need assistance reaching a restroom or private area until the panic/anxiety attack passes. If the co-worker is having difficulties regulating, DO NOT be impatient with them during this process. Do ask if they can name 5 objects around them that are blue; 4 things they can feel; 3 things they hear; 2 things they can smell; and one thing they can taste. This process can typically help ground them into their immediate surroundings. These experiences are just as uncomfortable for the individual experiencing a breakdown as it can be for someone witnessing it. Of course, I'm not excusing public tantrums that some individuals use for attention, this is specific for people who struggle with various medical or psychological challenges. To conclude, be kind even if you don't understand. I hope this helps bring some clarity about responding differently to someone in distress in the workplace. Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff “Helping Someone during a Panic Attack.” Lancastergeneralhealth.org, 24 June 2023, https://lnkd.in/ec8GkKQX. Public Health Scotland. “How to Deal with Panic Attacks.” NHS Inform, 13 June 2024, https://lnkd.in/eB4jj3sr.