SOL Mental Health’s Post

How can you use #technology to solve your organization's complex problems? Just ask Seven Counties Services, Kentucky's leading Community Mental Health Center (#CMHC) and #BehavioralHealth services provider that has embraced a culture of innovation, from front-end staff to the executive suite. In their quest to help communities reach their full potential, Seven Counties turned to Netsmart to reach theirs. See how Seven Counties adopted new solutions to ease workload, empower staff and improve outcomes: https://okt.to/kK58lZ

We are at a mental & behavioral health crisis in the US. People have no where to go. They resort to ERs where the care they need is not likely to be found and as a result clog our Emergency Rooms. If your lucky enough to get one of the beds in a facility they are dark, they are outdated and patients like feel as if they are second class citizens. When we have millions of Sq. Feet of vacant space and so much more vacancy to come… why are we continuing to ciecle conversations about getting people back to an office instead of creatively figuring out how to repurpose our assets to meet the needs of society? #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #behavioralhealth

When it comes to overall well-being, health care is just one part of the equation. “We have initiated community initiatives to help achieve housing equity and to address mental health. This focus goes back to the Sisters who founded Providence, and the challenge for us is to adapt, transform, and innovate so that we are able to keep up with changes in the industry and stay true to our Mission.” - Anna Newsom, chief legal officer Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/60429Up54 #healthequity #healthcareleaders

Trying to find resources and stay connected? On the next Unlocking Strength Within, Sarah Cohen PT, DPT will describe supportive resources that people with PD and their care partners can utilize to stay engaged and supported within their local community. We will learn about resources for activities including exercise, transportation services, services available through the county or local Area Agency on Aging, respite care resources, and more. Register now at: https://lnkd.in/eY_JU_Gu #UnlockingStrengthWithin #Psychosocial #Wellbeing #EmotionalHealth

At Southern Area Behavioral Healthcare (SABH), our values are the driving force behind our commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. Our values include: Respect: Treating all individuals, staff, and community members with respect and dignity. Empowerment: Empowering individuals to be full participants in their treatment in the least restrictive environment possible. Accessibility: Ensuring individual services are available, accessible, and provided in a timely manner. Responsibility: Providing services in a fiscally responsible manner while balancing clinical needs and concerns. Competency: Acting with competency and knowledge of evidence-based care services for efficient, effective, and results-oriented care. Support: Creating a professional work environment that supports and empowers our employees. Trust: Maintaining the public's trust and confidence in the services we provide. These values guide us every day in our mission to strengthen individuals, support families, and serve communities. #SABHValues #MentalHealthCare #CommunitySupport #CommunityCare #Empowerment #MentalHealthSupport #SouthernAreaBehavioralHealthcare #SABH

Without adequate resources, family caregiving can affect caregivers’ behavioral health–we recognize their contributions & are committed to supporting people in these roles. #CareWeek 🤝These resources can support you in taking care of yourself & others: samhsa.gov/find-support

Join the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and AMCHP on April 8th at 2pm ET for a virtual learning session focused on infant mental health. During the webinar, attendees will hear from experts in the field and explore innovative programs, policies, research, and/or practices in infant mental health. Speakers will discuss the role community partners, caregivers, social determinants of health, and state health agencies play in promoting the #MentalHealth of infants and young children. Register at: bit.ly/3PG4I5P #InfantMentalHealth #ChildMentalHealth #PublicHealth #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #HealthPolicy #MentalHealthMatters

Great piece from Fortune, illuminating what we're seeing on a daily basis at Monument - many forces are all uniting to bring awareness and change to the lack of conversation and resources around alcohol use in workplaces. "The workforce is full of Jamie Greens—and some enlightened employers are looking for more of them, realizing that the old ways of addressing substance-use disorder among employees simply don’t work." With an all-in-one on-demand platform, Monument is ready to help your employees change their relationship with alcohol (https://lnkd.in/eBJjpd2X). #mentalhealth #substanceuse #benefits Full Piece: https://rb.gy/40jro

Impressed by Wisconsin's leadership in mental health, driven by Gov. Evers and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Murthy. Their 2023 focus on mental well-being and community-driven strategies is a beacon of hope. Wisconsin's innovative programs and task force efforts under Dr. Ehrenfeld are paving the way for a brighter future in mental health care. Let's discuss how such initiatives can shape mental health advocacy nationwide. #MentalHealth #Wisconsin #CommunityCare #HealthPolicy What are your thoughts on such community-based approaches? Original article: https://lnkd.in/gbhApP9K

The institutional model of #LongTermCare with regimented, routinized daily life, focuses on safety, uniformity, and medical issues. This creates an environment where residents often lose their social relationships, privacy, and autonomy. Shifting towards a person-centred, holistic social care model can better support the mental health and well-being of both residents and staff. This can include: - resident-direction in care and daily activities - a home atmosphere with small, homelike units - close relationships between residents, family members, and staff - staff empowerment - collaborative decision-making and quality improvement processes What else can help create a positive social environment in long-term care?