Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays can also be a time for anxiety, depression, and other #mentalhealth needs. In the latest episode of Kasich & Keller, John Kasich and Andy Keller talk honestly about the stress of the holiday season and provide thoughtful, practical advice to help you support your mental health. As a special guest, Julie Kaplow-Kline, the Meadows Institute’s #grief expert, offers her perspective on how to support adults and children who are grieving during this time of year. Watch the full episode now: https://bit.ly/3Dupylu

Natural disasters, like hurricanes, can affect children’s mental health in a number of ways. In a new episode of Texas Public Radio’s podcast “Petrie Dish,” the executive director of our Trauma & Grief Center Julie Kaplow-Kline, PhD, ABPP explores the risks this kind of trauma poses to a child's long-term #mentalhealth and discusses ways to support and comfort them. Listen: https://bit.ly/3VK9cLG

As news broke of the tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wis., the Meadows Institute’s own trauma and grief expert Julie Kaplow-Kline, PhD, ABPP provided live analysis on MSNBC. She shared insights on how school shootings and other traumatic events can impact children, and offered timely guidance for parents and caregivers on how to best support children in the aftermath.   Oftentimes, parents and caregivers shy away from talking about such traumatic events because they worry it could upset the child further, Kaplow told senior national correspondent Chris Jansing. “But we have learned that the more we can discuss it in a way that allows the kids to ask questions, express their worries and concerns, the better they are going to do in the long run.”   For parents and caregivers seeking guidance on how to help support children after a school shooting, Dr. Kaplow has additional resources available on our Trauma & Grief Center’s website: https://bit.ly/41GSDR2   #Trauma #Grief #AbundantLifeChristianSchool #MadisonWisconsin

“I really do think we’re on the precipice of transformative change.” In a new episode of Behavioral Health Tech's Expanding Access podcast, hear our Chief Innovation Officer Kacie Kelly highlight recent advances in #mentalhealth and how the Meadows Institute works in Texas and across the country to bridge the gap between policy and practice. #BHT2024 Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3Bbroa8

Telehealth initiatives in schools are expanding access to mental health services, ensuring students receive the care they need. In this episode, Kacie Kelly discusses how the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute uses innovative partnerships to bridge policy and practice in mental health technology. She highlights advancements in telehealth funding and the collaborative care model, expressing optimism about the future of mental health care. 🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts: https://hubs.li/Q02_fpts0 The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute invites senior-level decision-makers at digital behavioral health technology (DBHT) companies to complete this survey on your perspectives on federal policies and their impact on your business: https://lnkd.in/eZNMyVGx

Did you catch the Sunday New York Times yesterday? Our own #grief expert Julie Kaplow-Kline, PhD, ABPP wrote a letter-to-the-editor in response to Sarah Wildman’s deeply moving column about the lessons learned from grieving the loss of her daughter to cancer. Read her full letter via The New York Times: https://nyti.ms/3VwWDDr

Thank you to The Dallas Morning News for publishing this piece by Meadows Institute President and CEO Andy Keller, Housing Forward President & CEO Sarah Kahn, and North Texas Behavioral Health Authority CEO Carol Lucky about an innovative program in Dallas and Collin counties that connects people experiencing homelessness to permanent housing. Working closely with our partners, we are creating #behavioralhealth teams that provide #mentalhealth care and support directly to people living in encampments or on the streets, easing their transition to housing. This first-of-its-kind partnership can serve as a model for other cities and regions to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness. Read the full piece here: https://bit.ly/4g5y5tt #EndHomelessness

#NationalGriefAwarenessWeek

We're excited to launch a new hub packed with resources to help health care systems implement and utilize the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM). CoCM is a proven approach that brings physical and mental health care and treatment together within the same primary care provider’s office. What’s inside: 🛠️ Technical Assistance Tools: Toolkits for pediatric, adult, and women’s health care with workflows, team structures, billing guidance and more. 📊 Patient Registry Guidance: Tips on setting up a CoCM registry to track progress and improve outcomes. 🔬 Evidence Base: Research articles and clinical trials proving CoCM's effectiveness across various settings. Explore our comprehensive #CollaborativeCare tools to help enhance #mentalhealth care in your health care practice: https://mmhpi.org/cocm/

For many, the holiday season is a time of joy. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, however, the holidays can be incredibly challenging — especially for children. As we observe National Grief Awareness Week, it's an important moment to reflect on how we can better support bereaved children ahead of the holiday season. Julie Kaplow-Kline, PhD, ABPP, executive director of our Trauma & Grief Center, shares valuable insights in her latest column for Psychology Today: https://bit.ly/491FAPc #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek