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Join us on Friday, 4 October, for our free webinar on the role of psychiatry in residential aged care presented by Dr Ravi Bhat AM with panellist Dr Rajlaxmi Khopade. The prevalence of mental illness is higher amongst residents of aged care facilities than it is for the general population. Amongst the multitude of reasons within aged care facilities, mental health issues can often become more pronounced due to the shift in environment, decreased independence, and limited social interaction. Psychiatrists have a key role in providing differential assessment, diagnoses and treatment to older people with mild to severe mental illness, including people for whom dementia is complicated by severe behavioural and psychological symptoms. This includes adapting treatment to accommodate the often accompanying complex physical and cognitive comorbidities and providing support and advice for families. Register for the webinar at: https://lnkd.in/g2dxs2Up #olderadults #mentalhealth #agedcare #agedcareaustralia #webinar #psychiatry

According to Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the average wait time for a psychiatry appointment is 67 days. Many patients turn to the ER simply because they have nowhere else to go. To bridge this gap, urgent care clinics dedicated to mental health have emerged, offering timely support for a wide range of concerns. Incorporating comprehensive mental health assessments into these clinics can offer patients and providers diagnostic accuracy and individualized treatment options during these distressing times. Earlier detection means earlier intervention.✨ #mentalhealth #health #mentalhealthawareness #urgentcare #psychiatry #emergency

The Psychiatric Physicians Alliance of California (PPAC) has made significant strides in shaping mental health policy and advocating for psychiatrists in California. Learn more about PPAC from our guest blogger, Randall Hagar, who highlights the organization's key accomplishments, including influencing legislative decisions and expanding mental health resources. Read here: https://ow.ly/20Gg50Tml0S #MentalHealthAdvocacy #Psychiatry

Is it time to rethink the practice of keeping doors locked in acute psychiatric hospitalization? While it's argued that locked doors prevent self-harm and absconding, new research suggests that the restrictive atmosphere could actually increase tension and violence. Patients may also perceive the treatment as demeaning, damaging the therapeutic alliance. Looking at the prevention of further death reports, listing to service user feedback, locked wards feel like punishment, being imprisoned for being sick, create stigma and leave patients with PTSD. Should we consider alternative approaches to ensure both patient safety and well-being. #mentalhealth #psychiatry #patientcare

Comprehensive mental health assessments are valuable is so many settings!

Anxiolytics In Children & Adolescents ✅ We pride ourselves on offering a multifaceted strategy that combines evidence-based medication with non-pharmacological interventions. 🌐 Read More Here - https://buff.ly/3xp8biV #mentalHealth #psychiatry #anxiety #medicationManagement #philadelphiaHealth

With a projected shortage of over 12,000 psychiatrists by 2030, how can healthcare organizations ensure continued access to psychiatric care? Download our latest white paper to explore the factors contributing to the psychiatrist shortage, key workforce trends, and actionable strategies to meet the growing demand for mental health services - link in comments! #Psychiatry #Healthcare #MentalHealth #LocumTenens #PsychiatryShortage #Telepsychiatry

💭 What determines medication outcomes? 👉 Did you know that things like the price of the medication and even the color of the pill can impact outcomes From placebo studies we know that red/yellow pills tend to be energizing and blue pills tend to be calming Expensive pills tend to work better, if someone knows they are on an expensive brand name medication they tend to do better than if they are on a cheap generic medication 👉 The psychological component of medication treatment in psychiatry has a profound impact on treatment outcomes. Up to half of treatment outcomes are related to placebo, this is especially true in depression treatment 🔗 Links below https://lnkd.in/eWrMTP-X. https://lnkd.in/e2Xs6Tst. #psychiatry #psychiatrist #placebo #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealtheducation #mentalhealthmatters #medication #medicationmanagement

The name of our collective may give certain people an implicit association of what we do - others may not understand the essence of what integrative care really means. According to an Article by the American Psychological Association, Integrated Health Care refers to an approach that involves a high degree of collaboration and communication amongst health professionals. Our model focuses on providing integrative and collaborative care in a way that is decentralized by putting the power in the hands of individual providers, while still reaping the benefits of collaboration. This helps build community while optimizing patient outcomes, and keep the revenue in the hands of providers. Read the full article on our website! https://lnkd.in/gKUZ6pGU #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #therapy #collaboration #therapists #psychiatry #psychology

What is more important than the opportunity to speak with the next generation of professionals in one’s field? Thanks to the fantastic Resident Symposium offered by the North Carolina Psychiatric Association and hosted by Scott Klenzak, MD , we had a chance to discuss the impact of an interprofessional workforce, total cost of care, and predictive analytics on the future of mental health treatment! #TCOC #MentalHealth #Psychiatry