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In the healthcare profession, nurturing mental health awareness is not just a priority; it's a fundamental necessity. 🧠 Breaking stigmas surrounding mental health is essential for fostering a supportive environment for healthcare professionals and patients alike. This advocacy goes beyond acknowledging the challenges—it's about actively prioritizing mental well-being. 🌐 Supporting mental health in healthcare is a collective responsibility that contributes to the overall resilience of the healthcare system. Healthcare professionals, including nurses, carry significant responsibilities, and acknowledging the importance of mental health is crucial for their well-being. 💚👨⚕️ It's time to shatter stigmas, initiate open conversations, and create a culture that recognizes and addresses the mental health needs of both healthcare professionals and patients. Join the movement in elevating mental health awareness in healthcare, fostering a compassionate and understanding space for all. 🌟 #MentalHealth #HealthcareSupport #NursingMinds #MentalHealthMatters #WellnessInHealthcare #BreakingStigmas #UrgentResponseHealthcare

🌟 Prioritizing Mental Health and Supported Living for Vulnerable Adults and Children 🌟 In the realm of healthcare, the well-being of vulnerable adults and children stands as a cornerstone of our collective responsibility here at Catalyst Care Group. Amidst the complexities of mental health challenges, nurturing environments of support and understanding is paramount. Here are some crucial aspects for you to consider 😊 1. Holistic Mental Health Care: Recognizing mental health as integral to overall well-being is fundamental. Embracing a holistic approach entails addressing emotional, psychological, and social dimensions, fostering resilience and recovery. 2. Early Intervention and Prevention: Proactive measures play a pivotal role in mitigating mental health risks among vulnerable populations. Investing in early intervention programs and preventive strategies equips individuals and families with tools to navigate challenges effectively. 3. Trauma-Informed Practices: Many vulnerable adults and children have experienced trauma, necessitating trauma-informed care approaches. Creating safe, empathetic, and validating environments fosters healing and empowers individuals to reclaim agency over their lives. 4. Tailored Support Services: Recognising the diverse needs and experiences within vulnerable populations underscores the importance of tailored support services. Customising interventions to align with cultural backgrounds, developmental stages, and individual preferences enhances efficacy and relevance. 5. Integrated Care Coordination: Seamless coordination among healthcare providers, social services, educational institutions, and community organizations is vital for comprehensive care delivery. Integrated systems facilitate holistic assessments, continuity of care, and resource optimization. 6. Empowerment and Self-Advocacy: Empowering individuals and families to advocate for their needs and rights is foundational to promoting autonomy and dignity. Cultivating environments where voices are heard, choices are respected, and strengths are celebrated empowers agency and self-determination. 7. Stigma Reduction and Education: Combatting stigma surrounding mental health is a collective endeavor that demands education, awareness, and compassion. Fostering open dialogues, challenging stereotypes, and promoting empathy contribute to nurturing inclusive and supportive communities. By championing these principles, we affirm our commitment to fostering environments where vulnerable adults and children not only receive care but thrive with dignity and resilience. Let us stand together in solidarity, advocating for mental health equity, and supporting living for all. #MentalHealthMatters #SupportedLiving #EndStigma 💙

The challenges with mental health discharge processes are multifaceted and in some cases, systemic. 🗝️ But one thing we know is that social workers are key to achieving excellence in person-centred discharge from mental health settings. 📖 Working with the ADASS mental health network, we’ve developed practical guidance for council social care teams, which draws on engagement with front line teams, statutory guidance and mental health discharge operational models. ⚙️ It includes a framework which shows the components required to achieve excellence in mental health discharge, including strength-based, recovery-focussed discharge planning from admission and a wellness and recovery action plan (WRAP). 🤝 It also sets out the importance of having the correct system partners and the key priorities and activities that need to take place for successful system partnership working. Read our guidance: #MentalHealth #AdultSocialCare #SocialCare #Wellness #Recovery

Whole-person wellness starts with fast access to good clinical assessment and then to care. Real engagement begins with respecting the person and providing fast access to care.

The integration of ReviveHealth and BHS creates an improved standard of care for access to mental/behavioral health care for both employer groups and individuals who are ReviveHealth members. This is a new standard of care for the access to care it creates. 1) ReviveHealth’s member patients, in their time of need have a number to call 24/7 to speak immediately to a BHS master’s level licensed clinical care coordinator. This is important because mental health crises can escalate quickly. The ability to speak to someone on demand for an evaluation is an incredible advantage for patients and sets a high standard of care. 2) Once the patient has been screened initially by a counselor, they are scheduled for a mental health appointment in 1-3 days. All counselors are master’s level credentialed. This kind of access to mental health care improves the standard of care and is needed now more than ever. 3) ReviveHealth has resources to access Psychiatric care for members if needed within 7-10 days. Again, raising the bar for access to care. BHS has been improving lives for over 40 years. They currently serve over 2.9 million lives worldwide. They offer incredible bandwidth to improve the lives of those they serve. This direct access to quality mental health care, substance abuse counseling, and emotional wellbeing support is unlike anything currently available in wholeperson healthcare. #Employers, what’s your current mental health care strategy for your employees? ReviveHealth • BHS • Eric Leaver • Dawn Motovidlak • John Lufburrow • Adam Koering • Howard Buff #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #employeebenefits #standardofcare #accesstocare

Reflecting on the strides made in mental healthcare throughout 2023 fills us with hope and inspiration, especially as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. From policy changes in Congress supporting better reimbursements for licensed professionals to the increased recognition of the invaluable role played by peer-support specialists and community healthcare centers, our nation celebrated numerous accomplishments. Yet, amid these victories, a sobering reality remains—many Americans still grapple with limited access to crucial mental health care services. Despite our advancements in knowledge and advocacy for mental health treatment, the persistent shortage of qualified psychiatrists nationwide continues to hinder progress. As we move forward into 2024, let's build upon the momentum of 2023's achievements and redouble our efforts to address the root causes of mental health access challenges. Together, through continued collaboration, innovation, and dedication, we can ensure that every individual in need receives the compassionate and effective care they deserve. Get the details: https://brnw.ch/21wJsaD #Healthcare #HealthcareStaffing #MentalHealthCare #PhysicianSolutions #AMNHealthcare #Sourcing #MentalHealthAwareness

On this World Mental Health Day, I want to reflect on the incredible work being done across the world to make mental health care more compassionate and accessible. At Quartet Health, we're deeply committed to this mission, but it's about more than just systems and outcomes – it's about people, families, and communities. As I reflect on the powerful impact of our care teams, I am reminded of the profound stories that emerge from our work: I'm reminded of the important, life-changing care our Whole Health team provides to our patients with serious mental illness (SMI): Our team connected with an eligible patient – and within two days, our nurse practitioner was able to meet with them in their home and coordinate access to a dedicated therapist and social worker. With a series of follow-up appointments, our multidisciplinary care team provided personalized care, addressing the patient’s needs, spanning from general medical care to behavioral health care. I think about the courage shown by one of our members who even while facing self-harming behaviors, found immediate assistance from our clinical care navigator. Within just two days, this patient was connected to care with "the best [therapist] they've ever had." And of course, I reflect on my own personal experience on how difficult it can be to find the right care for loved ones, and what an amazing impact finding the right clinician can have on a loved one's well being. This day serves as a reminder of how crucial it is to continue to improve access to mental health services, so no one has to face those challenges alone. Today, I celebrate the progress that's been made in reducing stigma and increasing access to mental health services. At Quartet Health, we're proud to be part of this change. It's a time to recognize all those in the industry – clinicians, advocates, and organizations – who are pushing forward to ensure mental health is treated as an essential part of health care. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD #MentalHealthMatters

‼️ PSYCHI-TV ‼️- Episode 13 Deputy Principal Nursing Officer, Ms. Michelle Moore notes... As leaders in healthcare administration, we have the power to shape policies and practices that promote mental health awareness and combat stigma. Let’s embrace advocacy and innovation, driving positive change within our organization and community. Let’s embrace mental health, let’s check my bias and end stigma together. #EndStigma #MentalHealthAwareness” #CheckMyBias #EmbraceMentalHealth #TeamPsychi

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Plan 2024-26 This comprehensive plan is dedicated to improving mental health services for children and young people across Cheshire & Merseyside, ensuring they receive the care and support they need to thrive. Key highlights of the plan include: ✅ A focus on early intervention and prevention ✅ Enhancing access to mental health services ✅ Collaborative working with schools, healthcare providers, and the community ✅ Empowering young people to be active participants in their mental health care. This plan is a significant step toward a future where every young person can access the mental health resources and support that's right for their needs. To demonstrate our commitment to advancing mental healthcare equality for children and young people and their families across Cheshire and Merseyside our transformation plan is organised into eight priority areas: 1. Inclusivity 2. Timely access 3. 18-25 years offer 4. Eating disorders 5. Crisis response 6. Appropriate places of care 7. Specialist mental health care 8. Innovation. Read the plan here > https://lnkd.in/eTiK4462 #MentalHealthMatters #ChildrensMentalHealth #YoungPeople #LiverpoolMentalHealth #Wellbeing #MentalHealthPlan2024

During Mental Health Week, we’d be remiss if we didn’t talk about the supports in place to care for our care teams in body, mind, and spirit.  BODY 🧘♂️ Physical activity has been shown to activate mood-boosting endorphins supporting good mental health. That’s why, St. Joe’s offers fitness and recreation programming (from spin classes to pick up pickleball) at all three campuses so care providers can more easily incorporate movement into their days. MIND 🧠 Caring for our community can be very rewarding, but healthcare workers also face anxiety, cope with grief, experience compassion fatigue, and sometimes live with post-traumatic stress or a multitude of other symptoms, too. To help care for care providers, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is pleased to provide mental health services specifically for healthcare workers and first responders. SPIRIT 🌟 As a part of St. Joe's continuing journey towards greater Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), two Affinity Groups were established to create an opportunity to meet with peers who identify as 2SLGBTQAI+ and/or Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC).   Through the Schwartz Centre for Compassionate Healthcare, rounds, talks, and webinars are offered both in person and virtually to support our healthcare workers through shared experiences, learning, and emotional connections. Learn more about how we’re caring for our care teams here: https://lnkd.in/gkhA6iGV