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#CCBHCs are essential because they provide comprehensive, 24/7 care for #mentalhealth and substance use disorders, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. They ensure that people get timely access to critical services, including crisis intervention, primary care, and support for veterans and underserved populations. By addressing both mental and physical health needs, CCBHCs help create healthier communities and reduce the overall burden on emergency services and hospitals. #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityCare Mercer US Government’s David McMahon, CPA, partnered on an #HSFO Conference presentation to discuss state responsibilities for setting up #CCBHC programs under the federal demonstration as well as best practices for CCBHCs under state plans. Download the presentation and CCBHC fact sheet today https://lnkd.in/eEq8DBqJ

"With patient navigation, [it's] that extra layer of checking in with somebody, making sure that all of their socioeconomic needs are met, and their mental health needs are addressed within a family planning visit, and any other need that may arise that may contribute to their physical health that the provider is not able to address at that visit. " In our latest video, learn how the Konza Prairie Community Health Center, a #TitleX funded service site, partners with a local agency to provide patient navigation services that address maternal health needs and help to deliver #WholePersonCare in rural Kansas: https://lnkd.in/gfHa4wEU

So needed and important for this specialty.

Interesting thoughts on the history of forced institutionalization in the United States. This article raises a number of important questions about the future of Health Care in our communities. #mentalhealthishealth

This new approach to mental health treatment for all ages has the potential to revolutionize care delivery. With the emergence of urgent care centers specializing in mental health, patients can now access care more quickly and efficiently. This innovative concept is worth keeping an eye on as it has the potential to create a positive impact on the overall healthcare system. #mentalhealth #healthcare Check out this article from the Wall Street Journal to learn more: https://lnkd.in/etGdezMa

Most #mentalhealth concerns, in my experience, are best addressed in a community of support, not with medication as the primary means therapy. Let’s fund that #research. #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth

Now available! Watch our recorded webinar on the first-ever clinical guidelines on social isolation & loneliness in older adults – then download the guidelines learn about incorporating key recommendations into your practice! https://lnkd.in/eHekE3Hv

Compassion is not something abstract. The catastrophic failings of care revealed in the report on Mid Staffs and the Panorama exposé of shocking abuse at Winterbourne View provoked widespread calls for NHS and social care staff to be more compassionate. But I am convinced that speaking about compassion as if it were some disembodied abstract commodity may do more harm than good. For if those calling for a compassionate collective response are not themselves in a state of compassion this creates a fundamental problem. Apart from any other consideration, assuming a general lack of compassion among health and social care professionals and then exhorting them to do better is extremely damaging to morale. More on 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gTCZRKBt #compassion #gap #socialcare #wellbeing #holistic #holistichealth #holistichealthcare #BritishHolisticMedicineandHealthCare

January is National Co-Dependency Awareness Month. Co=dependency is a psychological condition that affects a person’s ability to have healthy relationships. It’s often one-sided or abusive, which can have a negative impact on health. Watch our short video on co-dependency here: https://hubs.ly/Q02h5zcQ0 If you or someone you know is struggling with co-dependency, you can call SAMSHA’s helpline at 800-662-4357. Crossroads is committed to its patients being their healthiest! #mentalhealth #breakthecycle #mentalhealthmatters #codependency #sober #recovery #recoveryispossible #addiction #addictiontreatment

Is my perspective the whole story? or do I need to #CheckMyBias?💚 🌟 Let’s break the stigma together! 💬 Creating safe spaces is crucial for fostering open dialogue and support. At our community, judgment is left at the door. Here, everyone’s voice matters, and everyone’s struggles are valid. 🤝 Let’s embrace understanding and empathy, one conversation at a time. #BreakTheStigma #SafeSpaces #NoJudgmentZone ✨ An initiative of the Psychiatric Hospital Barbados aimed at creating a more understanding Barbados, one☝🏾reflection at a time. #EndStigma #MentalHealthAwareness” #CheckMyBias #EmbraceMentalHealth #TeamPsychi