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Happening today! Link to watch live is in article below. Encouraging to see that the conversation around mental health & access to care barriers being discussed. #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #accesstocare #keeptheconversationgoing

Integrated Behavioral Health is a philosophy that behavioral and mental health should be fully incorporated as part of healthcare, along with physical health. What do you think about this movement? https://lnkd.in/gtXThCAs

Traditional social determinants are a starting point. But for significant improvement in mental health, they don’t go far enough. Achieving equity in behavioral health care requires that we define the social determinants of mental health (SDOMH). Learn more in this article from Trayt Health: https://hubs.li/Q02R4dy40

May is #MentalHealthAwareness Month. How can we ensure that the millions of people in the U.S. with mental health and substance use disorders can get the care they need, when they need it? This CHCS blog post explores how states can support person-centered, equitable behavioral health services, including a look at innovations in Massachusetts and Colorado. https://bit.ly/3V4ovPY

With minorities slated to be become the majority by 2045, healthcare leaders must amplify their efforts to create more equitable mental health care. As important as cultural competency is screening. Screening every patient, every visit, is the best way to identify risk and catch mental health conditions early. Learn how cultural competency and screening work together to better serve minority patients. #bipoc #culturalcompetence #mentalhealthmatters

Therapists, can someone be both the problem and the solution in relationships? ...Or is that too simple? We hear about how social media and tech companies are contributing to the decline of mental health for young people. Yet, they also have the potential to support access and infrastructure for mental health. This seems like the step in the right direction for Chicago; maybe other states will follow... https://lnkd.in/enNeQAjs #mentalhealthaccess #behavioralhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthsupport #therapy #socailmedia

Behavioral health is a vital part of whole-person health because it recognizes the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and physical well-being!

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to bring awareness to the unique challenges that racial and ethnic minorities face when it comes to mental illness. Download the Wolters Kluwer Point of Care Report to find out how to foster inclusive healthcare environments that meet the unique cultural and social needs of these communities. https://gag.gl/sofbTz #BIPOCMentalHealth #HealthEquity #MinorityHealth

Nearly a quarter of the U.S. population has a mental health condition, including many with a serious mental illness or substance use disorder. Yet, the country has a severe shortage of behavioral health providers, especially in rural areas. For people who use Medicaid or are uninsured, finding a mental health provider is just the first step, with individuals frequently facing months-long wait times for an appointment. The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model is designed to address these access issues and promote more comprehensive, integrated, and timely behavioral health care — regardless of individuals’ ability to pay. Check out my new piece published by The Better Care Playbook that provides an overview of the CCBHC model, highlights the model’s unique financing approach, and explores the experiences and impact of two CCBHC programs, VIP Community Services in the Bronx, New York, and GRAND Mental Health in Oklahoma.

The need for mental health care doesn't go away as you age. Integrated Behavioral Health can help older adults and Medicare patients take care of their #MentalHealth in conjunction with their physical health, instead of separately. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/euE3FZ6s #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealthMatters