How Telepsychiatry for FQHCs Expands PTSD Care and Behavioral Health Access
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and community health centers are experiencing increasing demand for behavioral health services nationwide. Among these services, PTSD (Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder) is one of the hardest conditions to manage. For healthcare leaders, expanding access to care is not simply a clinical challenge; it also involves having enough staff, organizing workflows, and making sure […]
Navigating Stress: A Guide to Coping Strategies During Stress
April marks Stress Awareness Month, an important occasion to examine the effects of stress on our bodies and learn effective coping strategies. Since 1992, Stress Awareness Month has aimed to raise awareness of the causes and treatments for the stress epidemic affecting our modern society. This month provides a valuable opportunity for open conversations on […]
Mental Health Awareness: A Personal Perspective
Mental Health Awareness Month is a yearly event that has been celebrated in the U.S. since 1949. The initiative was started by Mental Health America, formerly known as the National Association for Mental Health. As someone who personally struggles with mental health, I find this month significant, as it allows us to focus more on […]
Celebrating Pride (with Mental Health in Mind)
June is Pride Month, honoring the historic Stonewall uprising (read more on that HERE), which began on June 28, 1969. Though the first Gay Pride Liberation March took place in Manhattan in 1970 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Stonewall, it took 30 years for Pride Month to become official. Pride serves as an occasion for LGBTQ+ […]
September Telehealth/Suicide Prevention Resources
A few important dates to remember: All of September – National Recovery Month, Suicide Prevention Month September 10th – The start of National Suicide Prevention Week September 17th – The start of Telehealth Awareness Week Below are the most updated events and resources from the American Telehealth Association and the Conversations on Health Care Radio […]
Empowering Women: Leading the Way in Mental Health and Wellness
March is Women’s History Month, which originated in 1981. In 1987, responding to a petition by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed a law, officially designating the entire month of March as “Women’s History Month”. From 1988 to 1994, Congress passed resolutions determining March of each year as Women’s History Month, and every year […]
Why Addressing Mental and Physical Health Together is Key to Achieving Optimal Well-Being
Did you know that 77% of people experience physical symptoms caused by stress? It’s a striking statistic from the American Institute of Stress, illustrating how closely intertwined our mental and physical health really are. Yet, many healthcare systems continue to treat the mind and body as separate entities. This blog explores why integrating mental and physical […]
Telehealth Behavioral Services: The Urgent Need of the Hour
In today’s fast-paced world, stress, anxiety, and mental chaos have become alarmingly common, making effective mental health care an urgent necessity. The growing mental health crisis calls for immediate action, and telehealth behavioral services are emerging as the solution that could meet this demand. Telehealth is not just a convenient alternative; it has rapidly become the […]
Embracing Neurodiversity for a More Inclusive World
In recent years, the concept of neurodiversity has gained more visibility as a powerful movement challenging traditional ideas about the human mind. Neurodiversity refers to the idea that neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others, are natural variations of the human brain. Rather than viewing these differences as deficits, the neurodiversity movement encourages acceptance […]
Masking in Mental Health and Steps to Unmask
Masking is a common and often unconscious strategy used by people to hide parts of themselves, usually to protect their mental health, fit in, or avoid judgment. It’s a behavior seen in various mental health conditions, including autism, ADHD, and social anxiety, but masking can affect anyone. In this article, we’ll explore what masking is, why […]