Lena Johnson, LICSW, MBA, MSW’s Post

57 million Americans who receive mental health treatment do not get the necessary follow-up care. This gap leads to a 50% increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations related to mental health, costing our healthcare system $32 billion annually in outpatient mental health services. At Lead My Care, we’re on a mission to change this. Our AI-driven Mental Health Assistant is designed to support both patients and clinicians, ensuring that follow-up care is not just an afterthought but an integral part of the treatment process Here’s the impact we’re striving to achieve: ·5% Potential Cost Savings: By reducing unnecessary hospital visits, we aim to help save billions in healthcare costs. · 15% Potential Improvement in Patient Outcomes: With personalized support and continuous monitoring, we’re working to improve mental health outcomes. · 25% Potential Reduction in Emergency Room Visits: We’re developing timely interventions to prevent crises that would otherwise require emergency care. ·57% Potential Increase in Access to Mental Health Support: Our goal is to make mental health care more accessible to those who need it most. We’re committed to making these goals a reality and are actively seeking partners and clients to join us on this journey. Together, we can transform the way mental health care is delivered—making it more accessible, efficient, and impactful. Interested in learning more or discussing potential collaborations? Let’s connect! hashtag #MentalHealthSupport #AIinHealthcare #HealthTech #PatientCare #ClinicianSupport #HealthEquity #HolisticHealth #MentalHealthMatters #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth

The recent "2023 Health of the Nation" report by the RACGP has brought to light a critical aspect of healthcare in Australia: the rising demand for mental health services. With 72% of GPs reporting an increase in mental health presentations, the need for accessible and effective care is more pressing than ever. At Consultmed, we're proud to be at the forefront of addressing this challenge through our collaboration with Psych2U. Here's how it works: 📝 Referrals Made Easy: Patients can obtain a referral from their local GP to Psych2U's specialists. 👩⚕️ Expert Care: With a dedicated team of psychiatrists and psychologists, Psych2U is equipped to handle various mental health needs. ⏱️ Urgent Appointments: Understanding the urgency, Psych2U arranges expedited appointments when needed. 🌏 Widespread Impact: Since 2011, Psych2U has connected 34,431 patients with over 417 specialists across 111 practices. A special shout out to the My Emergency Doctor team for their incredible support in this initiative. #MentalHealthAwareness #HealthcareInnovation #Consultmed #Psych2U #RACGP A/Prof Vikram Palit Stephanie Hodgson Bill Maiden Euan Murdoch Sarah Baker Tiffany Allen Dr Daniel Jeffrey Richard Lunz Matthew Lam Krupa Bhagani Karen Blaney Berne Gibbons MAICD Paul Benitez Duane Attree  consultmed https://lnkd.in/gY9XBY6V

Are you familiar with the concept of trauma-informed care? It's a game-changer in the health and wellness field! ✨ “Trauma-informed care is really about understanding and recognizing the pervasiveness of trauma, as well as what we can do as practitioners, providers, and administrators to understand how people have been affected by psychological trauma,” explained Dr. Alane Lucht (DC, MA, LADC, LPC). “It’s really about recognizing that certain behavioral or health issues may have roots in psychological trauma experiences.” There’s not one single way to practice trauma-informed care. It’s not a step-by-step system, or even a modality, but rather a way of approaching patient care. Learning how to be trauma-informed is a way of being, thinking, and treating. This is in addition to the treatments you perform or the recommendations you give. Incorporating a trauma-informed approach into your practice will help you better understand the whole picture of your patients’ health. If you want to learn more about trauma-informed care, check out the Master of Health Science in Integrative Care at NWHSU. 📢Ready to unlock a whole new level of patient care? Join our Free Virtual Info Session on March 5th to learn more about this program - link in bio under Events. 🔗 Head to our blog to learn from expert Dr. Lucht #TraumaInformedCare #HealthAndWellness #PatientCare #HealthScience #NWHSU #Integrativecare #holistichealth #onlineprogram #MHS #chiropractor #massagetherapist

🔗 Mental Health Support in Primary Care: Innovations and Best Practices 🔗 In the evolving landscape of healthcare, mental health support has often lagged behind physical health in terms of attention and resources. However, there is a growing realization that this critical aspect of healthcare needs more research and funding. At ClinicalRx, we are dedicated to addressing this gap through innovative solutions and best practices designed to integrate mental health support seamlessly into primary care. The benefits of better integrating mental health support into primary care are profound. Patients experience improved outcomes, and health services overall can operate more efficiently and effectively. Here are a few key ways we at ClinicalRx are contributing to this essential evolution in healthcare: 1. Comprehensive Training for Primary Care Providers: We provide specialised training to primary care providers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to identify and address mental health issues early. 2. Collaborative Care Models: Our collaborative care models bring together multidisciplinary teams to offer holistic support, ensuring that mental health care is not an isolated service but part of a cohesive health strategy. 3. Evidence-Based Practices: We emphasise the use of evidence-based practices in mental health care, ensuring that the support provided is grounded in the latest research and proven methodologies. 4. Patient-Centered Approaches: Understanding that each patient's mental health journey is unique, we tailor our approaches to meet individual needs, fostering a supportive and empathetic environment. 5. Technology Integration: Leveraging the latest technology, we enhance the accessibility and efficiency of mental health services, making it easier for patients to receive the support they need. The integration of mental health support into primary care is not just a necessity but a crucial step toward a healthier, more resilient society. We are proud to be at the forefront of this movement, working tirelessly to ensure that mental health care receives the attention and resources it deserves. Learn more about our initiatives and how we can support your primary care practice at clinicalrx.co.uk. #MentalHealthSupport #PrimaryCare #HealthcareInnovation #IntegratedCare #PatientCentered #ClinicalRx #MentalHealthAwareness #HealthcareExcellence #CollaborativeCare #EvidenceBasedPractices #HealthcareTransformation #BetterHealthOutcomes

Collaborative Care (CoCM) is the solution for which we've all been looking. It's the first behavioral health-focused model to have proven positive clinical AND financial outcomes. So why aren't you doing it successfully? You're probably doing it wrong. Our handy checklist should help. Which one of these was the snag for you?

Many of the mental health trusts we support initially face the challenge of inappropriate out-of-area (OOA) bed days as one of their pressures. In fact, I don’t believe I have spoken to a single trust this year that hasn't faced this issue. At RwHealth we previously held a round table where we explored OOA bed pressures with representatives from 10 mental health trusts. Almost all participants agreed on the following needs and more, to address this challenge: -High-quality mental health data insights, with dashboards built for purpose, not just because the data is available. -An understanding of why there is an increase in service users presenting in crisis who were not previously known to the trust and then ending up in a bed. -Reduced risk for clinicians when stepping down care. There's a culture of being risk-averse due to a lack of the right tools for decision-making, or junior clinicians making decisions leading to incredibly long lengths of stay for patients. Understanding pathways and decision making can reduce this. At RwHealth we focus on two main areas for our mental health clients: 1. Providing visibility over high-impact improvement opportunities, which led us to create our suite of mental health insight tools, starting with a Flow Tool that highlights how service users journey through services. 2. Lean process improvement to help trusts redesign services more optimally with the resources available. If you would like to review case studies on how we have helped trusts achieve a complete cessation of OOA bed days, discuss your current challenges, and explore how we might help you overcome them, please drop me an invite or message and I will arrange a call with the relevant colleagues. #mentalhealth #NHS #NHStrusts #Mentalhealthtrusts #OOA #Agencyspend #financialimprovement #patientcare #leanprocess #dataanalytics #data #BI #Healthtech #transformation #healthcaretransformation https://lnkd.in/eUyFRjun

Out-of-area bed usage has plagued Mental Health trusts for years. Despite many organisations' best efforts, they just cannot alleviate the pressures. This is because it 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦. Well, we should say it isn't 𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 an inpatient problem - it often starts far before this, in community and crisis services. Great insight below from Dylan Smulders on how we help organisations tackle this same challenge every day. #mentalhealth #NHS #NHStrusts #Mentalhealthtrusts #OOA #Agencyspend #financialimprovement #patientcare #leanprocess #dataanalytics #data #BI #Healthtech #transformation #healthcaretransformation

Value-Based Care vs. Fee for Service. It MATTERS! 7 Ways Primary Care with a First Stop Health doctor differs from a fee-for-service, 15-minute appt, with a traditional primary care doctor. Quality alone is worth the switch! #ValueBasedCare 1. Better Mental Health Support 2. Convenience 3. Longer Visits, More Trust 4. Improved Care Coordination 5. Better Access 6. Proactive vs. Reactive 7. No Cost & No Claims If you missed our 20-Min Benefit Buzz last week on Value-Based care, message me and I will send you the link! https://lnkd.in/eGPDYkBW

I hear a lot of non-behavioral health healthcare workers say, “I am not a “psych” provider/nurse”, or “that’s not our problem”. Where do these incorrect and dehumanizing statements stem from? Those we serve are negatively impacted by these harmful misconceptions. Dr. Brian Ahmedani and team’s research will tell you the percentage of people who visit a non-behavioral health hospital/provider in the previous 7/30/60/90/180/365 days prior to dying by suicide (https://lnkd.in/gB2BFAbK). As we enter into May Mental Health Awareness Month, I’d like to highlight the American Hospital Association’s push for harmonizing physical and emotional health in all general hospital/non-behavioral health settings. I would also like to highlight the American Nurses Association’s Scope and Standards of Practice which speaks to nursing as a holistic practice that encompasses the assessment and prioritization of psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual/transpersonal needs, amongst others. There is no health without mental health.

Incorporating the stepped-care model into your practice involves several key steps to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. 1️⃣ Assessment and Triage - Conduct a thorough assessment to understand the severity and complexity of each patient's mental health condition. Use standardized tools to determine the appropriate level of care needed. 2️⃣ Stepped Interventions - Start with the least intensive, most cost-effective interventions. For mild symptoms, this might include self-help resources or guided self-help. 3️⃣ Monitoring and Adjustment - Regularly monitor patient progress. If initial interventions are ineffective, step up to more intensive treatments such as individual therapy or medication. 4️⃣ Collaboration and Training: Train your team on the principles of the Stepped-Care Model and ensure effective communication and collaboration among all healthcare providers involved in a patient's care. 5️⃣ Documentation and Evaluation: Keep detailed records of treatment plans, interventions, and patient outcomes. Use this data to evaluate the effectiveness of the Stepped-Care Model in your practice and make necessary adjustments. #SteppedCare #MentalHealthMatters #PersonalizedCare