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#ChronicPain has an intricate connection to #MentalHealth conditions, particularly Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Recent research highlights a reciprocal relationship between chronic pain and MDD, with up to 45% of chronic pain patients meeting the criteria for MDD. This co-occurring condition is exacerbated among individuals with lower socioeconomic status, underscoring the need for #IntegratedCare approaches. Despite advancements in understanding the role of #SocialDeterminantsofHealth (SDoH) and Health Related Social Needs (HRSN), New York State's fragmented regulatory landscape poses challenges for #holistic care, and the #OpioidCrisis further complicates things, as individuals with co-occurring chronic pain and MDD are at higher risk of opioid misuse. Recent initiatives, such as the federal approval of New York State’s Medicaid Waiver under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act, aim to leverage additional resources for addressing social care needs, promoting integrated care, and improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable populations. Integrating behavioral and physical health care is not just a policy issue but a moral imperative. By fostering collaboration among healthcare providers and addressing the conditions in which people live, learn, work, and socialize, we can move towards a more #inclusive and effective healthcare system. "A 'Prescription' for Integrated Care for Chronic Pain and Associated Conditions" By Ashley Brody, MPA, CPRP Search for Change, Inc. 📰 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eKC4Rmri

Disease burden and government spending on mental, neurological, and substance use disorders, and self-harm: cross-sectional, ecological study of health system response in the Americas: Background Disorders affecting mental health are highly prevalent, can be disabling, and are associated with substantial premature mortality. Yet national health system responses are frequently under-resourced, inefficient, and ineffective, leading to an imbalance between disease burden and health expenditures. We estimated the disease burden in the Americas caused by disorders affecting mental health. This measure was adjusted to include mental, neurological, and behavioural disorders that are frequently not included in estimates of mental health burden. We propose a framework for assessing the imbalance between disease burden and health expenditures #unitedseniorassociation #USA #eldercare #FDA #seniorliving #ADA #AI #NIH #patientcare #compliance #hospitals #OIG #healthcare #HHSOIG #digitalhealth #HSS #CMS #assistedliving #nursinghomes #seniorcare #medicare #seniorcitizen #homehealthcare #caregiver #dementia #inhomecare #seniorhealth #kloekorby #alzheimers #mentalhealth

#ChronicPain has an intricate connection to #MentalHealth conditions, particularly Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Recent research highlights a reciprocal relationship between chronic pain and MDD, with up to 45% of chronic pain patients meeting the criteria for MDD. This co-occurring condition is exacerbated among individuals with lower socioeconomic status, underscoring the need for #IntegratedCare approaches. Despite advancements in understanding the role of #SocialDeterminantsofHealth (SDoH) and Health Related Social Needs (HRSN), New York State's fragmented regulatory landscape poses challenges for #holistic care, and the #OpioidCrisis further complicates things, as individuals with co-occurring chronic pain and MDD are at higher risk of opioid misuse. Recent initiatives, such as the federal approval of New York State’s Medicaid Waiver under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act, aim to leverage additional resources for addressing social care needs, promoting integrated care, and improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable populations. Integrating behavioral and physical health care is not just a policy issue but a moral imperative. By fostering collaboration among healthcare providers and addressing the conditions in which people live, learn, work, and socialize, we can move towards a more #inclusive and effective healthcare system. "A 'Prescription' for Integrated Care for Chronic Pain and Associated Conditions" By Ashley Brody, MPA, CPRP Search for Change, Inc. 📰 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eKC4Rmri

Check out this thoughtful article featuring our very own Eric Gottlieb, Mountainside Outpatient Program Manager - NYC!

PCOM Georgia's Dr. Shari Allen discusses a critical aspect of mental health care: Social Determinants of Health! Her recent commentary in Pharmacy Times explores how factors like economic stability and access to healthcare can impact treatment outcomes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/esbDGfPy

Suicide rates and the need for behavioral health services in the United States have risen at an alarming pace, exacerbated by a shortage of effective, affordable, and culturally competent mental health providers. To address this troubling trend, healthcare professionals must urge Congress to enact federal legislation that incentivizes the adoption of integrated care models, incorporating mental health assessments and care within primary care settings. Models like collaborative care are a proven approach that bridges the gap between mental and physical health, enabling early detection and prevention of suicide and overdose before they reach a crisis point. By prioritizing integrated healthcare, we can provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of a patient's well-being. Check out this STAT article to learn more about the crucial role integrated care models can play in saving lives! https://mgln.info/3zIZX67 #MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #CollaborativeCare #PreventSuicide

Since we're talking about social murder lately I've got a joke for everyone. A person with an autoimmune disease walks into three doctors' offices saying "help me, everything hurts all the time and I'm scared of losing the ability to work." First doc says, "I can't see anything wrong with you, you're just depressed and looking for attention." Second doc says, "The bloodwork came back negative, and that means you have fibromyalgia. You need psychotherapy to learn to accept your pain and stop catastrophizing about it." Third doc says, "Your imaging report says there's no sign of inflammation. Patients with autoimmune symptoms have a really hard time getting diagnosed if their lab and imaging reports come back negative. Ultimately though, finding the diagnosis matters less than treating the symptoms." Some time later, the patient dies. Maybe the symptomatic treatment didn't work because the underlying cause was never addressed and the pain got to be more unbearable than dying. Maybe they accidentally overdosed trying to manage the pain without anyone else's help. Maybe they died of exposure on the street after losing their job and then their housing. Maybe their autoimmune disease caused a clot that went into their lung. Fourth doc uses the patient's death in a set of statistics in a paper talking about the need for more cognitive-behavioural interventions in mental health issues, or tighter restrictions on opioid prescribing for chronic pain, or mortality associated with sedentary lifestyles. Fifth doc cites the paper in a scoping review on the importance of biopsychosocial approaches to chronic illness. Patient advocates celebrate the review and say it's so important that we start focusing less on trying to find the cause of pain and more on supporting people's mental wellbeing. /end of joke

Addressing the mental health needs of diverse health plan populations continues to be a critical issue in healthcare delivery. Arine is at the forefront of addressing polypharmacy, low adherence, and gaps in transitions of care for a population especially in need of this support. See here one of our most widely read blog posts on the topic as we close out #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #Mentalhealthmanagement #Behavioralhealth https://hubs.li/Q02yHf6j0

The Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee and Texas Department of State Health Services recently released their 2024 Joint Biennial Report, which recommends that clinicians utilize PeriPAN to reduce maternal mortality. Why? Because: 👉 Mental health conditions are a top cause of pregnancy-related deaths, and 100% of those deaths were deemed preventable. 👉 85% of mental health-related deaths occurred 43 days to 1 year postpartum, after the standard postpartum OB visit. 👉 Systemic access to care is an underlying contributing factor to these deaths. Together, we can improve maternal mental health outcomes and save the lives of Texas women. PeriPAN is free, fast, and here for you to clarify diagnosis and next steps in care. Call or text us for real-time patient support from a mental health professional: 888-901-2726 www.TXPeriPAN.org www.TXCPAN.org Read the full 2024 Joint Biennial Report here: https://lnkd.in/gyBWXrWg

Mental Health Market to Register 3.5% CAGR by 2031, Amidst Government Initiatives Improving Mental Healthcare Services: Mental Health Market The global mental health market is projected to grow from USD 413.60 billion in 2023 to USD 544.63 billion by 2031. This analysis includes insights on age groups (adults and seniors), services (outpatient counseling, home-based treatment, inpatient … Continue reading → #Europe #HealthMedicine #PharmaceuticalsBiotech #UK #US