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Is my perspective the whole story? or do I need to #CheckMyBias?💚 Let’s break down barriers and build bridges of understanding towards those with mental illness. It’s time to #EndTheStigma! Remember to always #CheckMyBias and support anti-stigma initiatives. Together, we can create a more inclusive and compassionate society. 💙 #MentalHealthMatters” An initiative of the Psychiatric Hospital Barbados aimed at creating a more understanding Barbados, one☝🏾reflection at a time. #EndStigma #MentalHealthAwareness” #CheckMyBias #EmbraceMentalHealth #TeamPsychi

Mental healthcare in America is a maze — by design. Imagine a sprawling house in which every room, doorway, and hall passage was designed by a different architect. Doorways don't connect. Staircases lead to nowhere. Rooms are cut off from each other. That's how reporter Will James describes our complicated system for treating people with severe mental illness – a system that, almost by design, loses patients with psychosis to an endless loop between the streets, jail, clinics, courts and a shrinking number of hospital beds. Lost Patients is a deeply-reported, six-part docuseries examining the difficulties of treating serious mental illness through the lens of one city's past, present and future. With real-life testimonials from patients, families, and professionals on the front lines, Lost Patients provides a real, solutions-oriented look at how we got stuck here...and what we might do to break free. Lost Patients is a joint production of KUOW and Seattle Times. It is distributed by the NPR Network. https://lnkd.in/g_wz3g3n

🧠 May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 🧠 Behavioral health conditions, like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, affect millions of Americans, especially those with low incomes. Medicaid is a vital lifeline for these individuals, providing essential coverage for mental health services. Medicaid ensures access to crucial services, from outpatient counseling to inpatient treatment, helping millions lead healthier lives. As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s highlight the importance of Medicaid in supporting mental health care and advocate for continued access and funding. Let's raise awareness and advocate for continued support for those who need it most. 🧠💙 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #Medicaid #SupportMentalHealth #EndTheStigma #HealthcareForAll

NAMI Bucks County PA would like to thank Friends Hospital for joining us as an Event Sponsor for the 2024 NAMI Stride for Mental Health Awareness 5K Walk and as a partner in our fight against stigma! "Friends Hospital has been providing psychiatric treatment to adolescents, adults and seniors for centuries, making it the oldest private psychiatric hospital in the nation. In 1813, the Quakers founded Friends Hospital based on the belief that all people, even those with a mental illness, can live a 'moral, ordered existence if treated with kindness, dignity and respect.' The main focus of 'moral treatment' was to strengthen the mental wellness of each patient. Treatment concentrated on strengthening mental health instead of curing mental illness. This was a departure from the accepted view of the time and the guiding principle on which all of the hospital’s procedures were based. Today, Friends Hospital still operates under this original mission and—using the modern principles of wellness and recovery—strives to provide patients with the tools they need to understand and manage their symptoms. Starting with a thorough evaluation, an individualized treatment plan is developed to help stabilize acute psychiatric symptoms. This plan provides the foundation for an aftercare plan that supports the patient’s return to the community. Helping patients gain and maintain a sense of balance and accomplishment is an important step on the pathway to wellness and recovery." Learn more at www.friendshospital.com and register to walk with us on October 6th at www.namibucksstride.org! ___ #community #makingstrides #buckscountypa #mentalhealth #hope #recoverywarrior #mentalhealthawareness #recovery #youmatter #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthmatters #hopewalk #mentalhealthwarrior #endstigma #namibucks #warrington #mentalhealthwalk #buckscounty #warminster #inspo #walk #goodcause #hope #buckscounty #selflove #hereforyou #mentalillnessawareness #mentalhealthisimportant #mentalhealthhelp #youarenotalone

This post sheds light on a concerning report revealing the harm experienced by patients due to out-of-area placements for mental health inpatient care. The report delves into the reasons behind these placements and the repercussions on both patients and their families, especially when they are distanced from their homes. To learn more about the detrimental effects of such placements, you can read the full report here: (https://lnkd.in/ezSrd_pr) #MentalHealthAwareness #PatientCare #FamilyImpact

NAMI Bucks County PA would like to thank Friends Hospital for joining us as an Event Sponsor for the 2024 NAMI Stride for Mental Health Awareness 5K Walk and as a partner in our fight against stigma! "Friends Hospital has been providing psychiatric treatment to adolescents, adults and seniors for centuries, making it the oldest private psychiatric hospital in the nation. In 1813, the Quakers founded Friends Hospital based on the belief that all people, even those with a mental illness, can live a 'moral, ordered existence if treated with kindness, dignity and respect.' The main focus of 'moral treatment' was to strengthen the mental wellness of each patient. Treatment concentrated on strengthening mental health instead of curing mental illness. This was a departure from the accepted view of the time and the guiding principle on which all of the hospital’s procedures were based. Today, Friends Hospital still operates under this original mission and—using the modern principles of wellness and recovery—strives to provide patients with the tools they need to understand and manage their symptoms. Starting with a thorough evaluation, an individualized treatment plan is developed to help stabilize acute psychiatric symptoms. This plan provides the foundation for an aftercare plan that supports the patient’s return to the community. Helping patients gain and maintain a sense of balance and accomplishment is an important step on the pathway to wellness and recovery." Learn more at www.friendshospital.com and register to walk with us on October 6th at www.namibucksstride.org! ___ #community #makingstrides #buckscountypa #mentalhealth #hope #recoverywarrior #mentalhealthawareness #recovery #youmatter #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthmatters #hopewalk #mentalhealthwarrior #endstigma #namibucks #warrington #mentalhealthwalk #buckscounty #warminster #inspo #walk #goodcause #hope #buckscounty #selflove #hereforyou #mentalillnessawareness #mentalhealthisimportant #mentalhealthhelp #youarenotalone

We have been asked to gather service users and / or family / parent carers experiences of the Mental Health Act, Section 117 Aftercare. This can be from a patient’s discharge planning on a ward, to the ongoing delivery of Section 117 in the community. What is Section 117 Aftercare? Some people who have been in hospital under the Mental Health Act can get free help and support after they leave hospital. The law that gives this right is section 117 of the Mental Health Act, and it is often referred to as 'section 117 aftercare'. Aftercare is the help people get in the community after they leave hospital which is intended to meet a need that arises from, or relates to someone’s mental health needs and to reduce the need for admission to hospital in the future. This can cover all kinds of things like healthcare, social care and supported accommodation. Please send your feedback to [email protected] or call the office 01473907087 Mind provide an accessible description of Section 117  https://lnkd.in/eVU9rDTq Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Suffolk County Council NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board Suffolk Libraries Suffolk County Council HEALTHWATCH SUFFOLK C.I.C. #Sct117 #Aftercare #Support #Suffolk #Discharge #MentalHealth #FamilyCarer #ServiceUser #ParentCarer

🌿 Introducing the Sage Centre’s Recovery Outpatient Program (ROP) 🌿 Are you or someone you know looking for structured, yet flexible mental health support? At Sage Centre, our Recovery Outpatient Program (ROP) is designed to provide comprehensive care for individuals struggling with emotional, mental health, or substance use challenges. Our program offers the flexibility of receiving intensive therapy and support while continuing with your daily life. Here’s what makes our ROP stand out: ✅ Personalized Treatment Plans – Tailored to each individual's needs to help achieve lasting change. ✅ Expert Guidance – Work with experienced clinicians who are dedicated to your well-being. ✅ Flexible Scheduling – Attend sessions in the evening to balance therapy with work or personal commitments. ✅ Community Support – Benefit from group therapy, fostering connection and shared experiences. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or a loved one, the journey to healing starts here. Reach out today to learn more and take the first step toward a healthier, happier future. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g2bGJQZw

May may be ending, but let's keep the conversation going. Mental health awareness isn't limited to a single month—it's a year-round journey of support, understanding, and compassion. Arise is a patient-focused, physician-directed therapy center, with locations across North Mississippi. Our team provides comprehensive medication and therapy services to address mental health needs for an array of patients. We offer appointments with our psychiatrist, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, and therapists, who can treat the full spectrum of behavioral health disorders in person or via telehealth. Arise eliminates the typical waits or frustrations with appointment times while maintaining Physician-direction of all therapy services. Gone are the days of therapy at one location and medication management at another. Comprehensive care is what we do. Let's break the stigma! #theraphyyoudeserve #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters"

Getting to the point of developing a mental health treatment plan can be a challenging process in itself and patients are often left to navigate wait times, choice of clinician and gap payments. Outside mental health treatment plans, #counselling is a good option for many people. While not usually covered by mental health treatment plans, the cost is often comparable to the gap payment with a psychologist or psychiatrist. There are also #nurse-led interventions that can guide #patients. It's not always straight forward, that's why emotional and mental health is one of the many aspects of #holistic #healthcare that is part of the #PathwaysNurse protocol. For more information go to pathwaysnurse.org Genetic Alliance Australia Genetic Support Network of Victoria Pink Hope Scleroderma Australia SATB2 Connect Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia Pathways Specialist Nurse Service (NGO)