Joe Feldman has done a remarkable service to patients, families, and providers everywhere by providing resources to fight back against denials or obstacles to fair payment of mental health service. His website https://lnkd.in/enHux2uZ is a fantastic resource and Silver Hill Hospital is proud to be one of his supporters.
📢 Announcing the 3rd Panelist participating in our forthcoming event, 'Patrick J. Kennedy Profiles in Mental Health Courage’: Joe Feldman, MBA, Founder & President, Cover My Mental Health Mental health care advocate, board member, and senior advisor
Stay tuned for updates on the other panelists and reserve your spot now! >>
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Rural Minds & National Grange Present: Managing Mental Health in Rural America
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
🕖 Time: 7 PM ET
Are you or someone you know navigating the complexities of mental health in rural America? We invite you to join us for a special, one-hour, moderated webinar that dives into the challenges and solutions.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/eh9TW2rW#mentalhealth#mentalhealthmatters#suicideawareness
#WednesdayWisdom! Are you considering a career in mental health research? Here’s some advice from NIMH Deputy Director Dr. Shelli Avenevoli! Get more reflections and advice from Dr. Avenevoli during NIMH’s 75th anniversary at: https://go.nih.gov/U6sMJLp#NationalMentoringMonth
🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Mental Health Researchers!
Are you passionate about advancing mental health interventions? The Wellcome Trust is offering substantial funding opportunities for teams of researchers to investigate the causal mechanisms behind effective interventions for anxiety, depression, and psychosis. The Mental Health Award provides up to £5 million for research on identifying the active ingredients that drive symptom reduction or resolution. This funding, available for up to 8 years, welcomes research exploring biological, cognitive, behavioral, relational, and societal factors.
🚀 In addition, there is an opportunity to accelerate scalable digital mental health interventions. The objective is to evaluate and enhance digital interventions for early intervention in depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Research teams must include relevant expertise to drive the proposed research. The application deadline is 5 December 2024. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/dHfKRu-H. Let's work together to improve mental health worldwide!
#MentalHealth#MentalHealthResearch#WellcomeFunding
⚠ Social Media Warning Label ⚠
This one is spicy 🔥 and worthy of debate.
Here's the high level:
- The U.S. Surgeon General (Dr. Vivek Murthy) wants to have tobacco-like warning labels on social media ☢
- This would require social media sites to regularly warn users that these platforms have not been proven safe for their mental health.
- An often sited book by Jonathan Haidt - titled #TheAnxiousGeneration - put a spotlight on the issue when it became an instant bestseller in March.
- Critics say the book’s premise is built on a misrepresentation of past scientific research (💥shots fired💥).
- But Dr. Murthy also points to research suggesting adolescents who spend more than three hours a day on social media are twice as likely to suffer symptoms of #anxiety & #depression ( ✅ JAMA Psychiatry. 2019).
“The mental health crisis among young people is an emergency - and social media has emerged as an important contributor,” Murthy said in his op-ed in The New York Times.
I'm a parent of 3 - and I'm not going to lie, I worry about this a lot.
For me, it's still a ways off, as mine are all under 10. But it's coming.
I watched my sister-in-law (who is 17 years my junior) grow up with social media - and witnessed firsthand how it negatively impacted her teenage years in ways I could never have imagined.
I honestly don't know what the solution is, but I'm glad it's getting some attention.
What do you think??
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Ps: The irony of posting this on #LinkedIn is not lost on me 😐
Pps: New York Times has a paywall, but Dr. Murthy was also on CNBC ‘Squawk Box’ early today if you want to hear his POV directly (link below)
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#MentalHealth#MentalHealthAwareness#MentalHealthTech#KidsMentalhealth#Childrensmentalhealth#Mentalhealthcrisis#socialmediawarning#socialmedia#adolescentmentalhealth#surgeongeneralwarning
Dear Mental Health Professionals,
We want to kindly remind you of our next Lunch and Learn session. See below for details.
This event is free and you can earn a free CEU.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 12 PM – 1 PM CST via Zoom
Presented by Dr. Hasmik Chakaryan, Dr. Claire Martin and Dr. Muthoni Musangali
Topic: It Ain’t working: Translating Western psychotherapeutic approaches into culturally responsive practice
Description: This panel discussion aims to provide attendees with insights and strategies for integrating culturally responsive elements into Western psychotherapeutic approaches. Attendees will learn the knowledge and skills needed to bridge cultural gaps and provide more inclusive and effective mental health care.
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the utility of Western therapeutic approaches in addressing contemporary social-cultural issues from a social justice lens.
2. Identify the impact of Western therapeutic approaches in meeting the needs of diverse clients.
3. Learn how to tailor interventions to align with clients' cultural values and preferences.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://lnkd.in/gFfiaH6d
Is "anxiety" becoming a hashtag? I've noticed organisations increasingly sharing that their people are reporting anxiety. They aren't sure how to understand or support, including when to consider it unwellness.
"Anxiety" is becoming part of our general lexicon.
So how do we know if we're talking ANXIETY, as in a clinical health condition. This may require treatment and educators and employers may be expected to provide reasonable accommodations. Or are we talking GENERAL NERVES, to be accepted and expected?
This NY Times-Breaking News video article by the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry Fellow Dr Lucy Foulkes reflects on this topic.
Dr Foulkes aregues:
💡 Awareness raising is good EXCEPT when information is unreliable.
For example, nail biting is not a symptom of an anxiety disorder! This stuff is rampant on social media.
💡 Overinterpretation can lead to over self-diagnosing.
You don't need to label nerves as anxiety. Seek proper diagnosis and treatment from a health professional.
💡 There may be a self-fulfilling prophecy effect, also known as the nocebo effect, where thinking you're anxious might lead to clincial anxiety.
For example, if someone avoids exams because they feel nervous, we know this increases the likelihood of developing an anxiety disorder.
💡 We need to not label our normal feelings with psychiatric terminology
Legitimate mental health conditions may be taken less seriously as a result.
I'm curious what others think about this?
Thanks to MindMatters Clinic consultant Dr Tim Williams for sharing this article with me. And thanks also Fiona Gordon of Ara Institute of Canterbury for an interesting kōrero on this topic!
If you're interested in having me or one of my awesome team at MindMatters Clinic speak on this topic at a workshop, webinar or event, we'd love to hear from you! www.mindmatters.clinichttps://lnkd.in/g3yk_xvd
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Are you interested in mental health? 🧠
The Edinburgh Mental Health Network is holding a free in-person conference in Edinburgh on Mon 22nd April.
Register for this fantastic conference here: https://lnkd.in/eCVZva9H
I'm speaking at the conference about my qualitative research on patients who have a severe mental illness' (SMI) experiences of their hopsital care after they've had a heart attack. Will be presenting lots of (hopefully) illuminating findings on problems some patients with SMI have experienced in their care, as well as barriers that cardiology and A&E hospital staff face in delivering best care.
11:30 - 12:30
1 hour
Parallel Session 2: Papers
1. Dr Maria Gardani, ‘Navigating student mental health research and clinical practice in Scotland: Priority setting and future directions’.
2. Dr Amanda Vettini, ‘Acute cardiac care for people with severe mental illness following a myocardial infarction: a qualitative study’.
3. Dr Kirstie O’Hare, ‘Psychotic experiences as a predictor of suicidal thoughts and behaviours: a systematic review and meta-analysis’.
4. Dr David Gillanders and Dr Anne Finucane, ‘Feasibility and long term follow up of RESTORE: An online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention to improve palliative care staff mental wellbeing’.
Call for Papers Identifying Opportunities and Priorities in Youth Mental Health Disparities Research — Each manuscript will include a discussion on the gaps and opportunities in youth mental health disparities research; a discussion on approaches to reduce disparities among youth; and research strategies and solutions that can be implemented and evaluated to reduce youth mental health disparities. Submissions are due June 1, 2024. https://lnkd.in/eCNCxmT4
On October 10, join us in recognizing World Mental Health Day.
Amplify your understanding of adolescent mental health challenges in low- and middle-income countries by revisiting our impactful webinar. Last October, experts from RTI International, Plan International, Johns Hopkins University, and AstraZeneca shared research findings and presented a new analysis of global data with the aim of motivating and guiding action to improve adolescent mental health.
Watch it here: https://bit.ly/3LLBpwC#MentalHealthDay
As Suicide Awareness Month continues, it's crucial to shed light on the alarming statistics right here in New York City. The numbers are a stark reminder of the importance of mental health support:
📊 NYC Suicide Stats:
NYC's suicide rate is higher than the national average.
In 2020, NYC lost 542 lives to suicide.
Many more struggle silently, and it's time to change that.
At Dr. Ditzell Psychiatry, we're committed to making a difference.
Our practice offers a safe, compassionate space for those facing mental health challenges.
Here's how we can help:
✨ Comprehensive Care: Our team provides holistic mental health care, tailoring treatment plans to individual needs.
🧠 Expertise: Dr. Jeff Ditzell, a leading psychiatrist in NYC, brings years of experience to the table, specializing in performance-based mindset and flow psychology.
🤝 Supportive Environment: We foster a warm and empathetic atmosphere, where you can discuss your concerns openly without judgment.
📱 Innovation: We leverage the latest technology and telehealth options for convenient, accessible care.
This month, let's stand together against suicide. 💪 Reach out if you or someone you know is struggling. You're never alone on this journey, and there's hope for a brighter tomorrow.
For appointments and inquiries, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gkaRkwpC#SuicideAwareness#MentalHealthMatters#NYCCommunity#YouAreNotAlone