KVC

JUNE 20, 2024

If you have such a story, sharing it with others or with a mental health professional can help you feel freer and lighter, encourage others, and can even change the world by sparking hope. Storytelling’s power is why, each year, KVC Health Systems holds a Story Contest. We received many entries to our 2023 Story Contest.

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

Healthcare organizations have a growing responsibility to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts not only for their employees, but also to better serve patients and their families. The Current State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare. Strategies to Promote DEI in Your Healthcare Organization.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

COVID-19 has disproportionally affected people living in poverty; new immigrants; and those living in healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes), shelters, detention centers, and prisons. The pandemic has also significantly impacted social workers who face hidden mental health consequences.

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Community Care

APRIL 30, 2025

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will not renew charity Think Ahead’s contract to deliver its scheme to train people to work as adult mental health social workers, which began in 2016. “We’re hugely disappointed,” said Think Ahead chief executive Philippa Mariani.

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KVC

JULY 20, 2021

For more than 50 years, KVC Health Systems has provided heart-centered service to children and families. These services strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental health wellness. Learn more about admissions here or call (913) 890-7468.

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Community Care

MAY 10, 2022

Proposals to overhaul the Mental Health Act 1983 will be considered by Parliament over the next year, the government announced today in the Queen’s Speech. They would have to have a co-occurring mental health condition. Mental health services are under severe strain from huge demand and limited resources.”

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

There will be no reform of the Mental Health Act 1983 before the next election, the government has confirmed. Extended the right to an independent mental health advocate to informal (ie non-detained) patients.

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Relias

MARCH 25, 2025

However, despite their growing presence, many women Veterans face significant healthcare challenges. Yet, as the role of women in the military expanded, so did the need for womens healthcare. As a result, women Veterans may need to seek care outside the VA system, leading to fragmented healthcare experiences.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, providing essential care and support to patients and their families. They are also exposed to high levels of stress, trauma, and burnout, which can take a toll on their mental health. Nurses on a break talking and walking together. What causes nurse depression and anxiety?

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Relias

AUGUST 14, 2024

Workplace violence is a growing concern in many sectors, but it’s particularly challenging in home healthcare settings. Home health workers provide essential services, often to vulnerable populations, in environments that are not always controlled or predictable. Exposure to weapons and illegal drugs.

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Relias

MAY 23, 2024

Surgeon General Vivek Murphy MD, MBA published its Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being to guide employers in promoting worker mental health and well-being in the post-COVID era. For healthcare organizations, work-life harmony is a key retention factor.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Shortages of mental health beds, doctors and transport are leading to severe delays in Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) assessments that are increasing risks to people and their families. In some areas, ambulance crews categorised mental health calls as low or medium priority, increasing waiting times.

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. As demand for behavioral health providers increases across the U.S.

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Community Care

JANUARY 19, 2023

By Tim Spencer-Lane The joint committee on the draft Mental Health Bill was appointed in July 2022 to consider the government’s draft bill to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) , which is summarised here. The joint committee received 114 submissions of written evidence and over 100 responses to its online survey.

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Michigan Social Work

MARCH 11, 2022

MSW/MPH student Brandon Bond was recognized as a 2022 George Orley Student Mental Health Advocate. Bond is a mental health advocate on a global scale. The George Orley Student Mental Health Advocate Award recognizes outstanding student leadership in the area of campus mental health.

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Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

After a tornado strikes, it leaves a trail of devastation damaged buildings, disrupted services, and, in the case of healthcare organizations, interrupted patient care. Support staff well-being and recovery Disasters take a toll on healthcare workers, both physically and emotionally. Resource: The U.S.

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KVC

APRIL 18, 2024

KVC’s Positive Impact Grows Nationally During the 1980-90s, KVC grew to represent one of the broadest child welfare and behavioral healthcare continuums of care in the nation. This made it possible for KVC to meet the needs of any child and family, extending all the way to inpatient children’s mental health hospitals when needed.

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All For Kids

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Additionally, poverty is associated with higher rates of mental health problems, including depression and anxiety, which can impede academic success and social development. These areas frequently lack access to quality education, healthcare, and safe recreational spaces.

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Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

Being adequately prepared can make or break a healthcare organizations ability to sustain operations during and after a major disruption. From natural disasters to pandemics and cyberattacks, healthcare organizations must be ready to protect their patients, staff, and communities under any circumstance.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Indian Health Service (IHS) plays a critical role in providing healthcare to Native American and Alaska Native communities. Understanding available funding opportunities can help tribal healthcare leaders sustain and expand their programs by enabling improvements in access, infrastructure, and healthcare services.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Hyde Smith’s (R-MS) office “Given the limited mental health resources in many rural communities, I believe Advocacy Day was a critical moment to promote the needs of social workers in these areas,” said Dr. Gwen Bouie-Haynes, LMSW, Executive Director of NASW’s Alabama and Mississippi Chapters. Dr. Gwen Bouie-Haynes with staff in Sen.

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Relias

MAY 1, 2023

Studies have shown that healthcare workers are more prone to burnout than other professions, especially since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020. By implementing effective workplace mental health strategies, you can help your DSPs identify the signs of the burnout and take action before it becomes too much.

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Community Care

JUNE 14, 2022

The NHS remains “heavily reliant” on inappropriate out-of-area mental health hospital placements despite a government target to eliminate them by March 2021, psychiatrist leaders have warned. Proposed Mental Health Act overhaul included in Queen’s Speech. ‘Inhumane and costly’ scandal.

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life. In fact, those with other health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and substance use disorder are also at greater risk of developing depression [1].

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University of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2024

If you have some experience in working with trans, non-binary clients, yet you feel unsure about how to go about writing the required mental health assessment letter for your clients to access gender-affirming care, this training is for you!

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Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. Identify future areas of work/growth, boundaries as practitioners as the continued need for mental health treatment remains an essential service during the COVID 19 pandemic in the U.S.

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KVC

JUNE 13, 2023

If you have such a story, sharing it with others or with a mental health professional can help you feel freer and lighter, encourage others, and can even change the world by sparking hope. Storytelling’s power is why, each year, KVC Health Systems holds a Story Contest. We received many entries to our 2022 Story Contest.

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Foster Care Mental Health Adoption Addiction 52

Relias

AUGUST 23, 2023

As surprising as it may be, healthcare professionals don’t always treat each other with kindness and respect. In fact, research suggests that lateral violence in healthcare is a serious issue. Why does lateral violence occur in healthcare? healthcare organizations can’t afford to lose nurses to this preventable problem.

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Relias

MAY 2, 2022

Those across the United States experiencing or witnessing a mental health crisis will now have a dedicated line to call and talk with a trained counselor. But 988 will need the help of behavioral health organizations to ensure its long-term success. The resultant mental health effects can be seen in the numbers discussed above.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

They are also at risk for trouble with the law, substance use disorders, and mental health disorders. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended alcohol SBI for all adults, including pregnant people, in primary healthcare settings. Despite the evidence, alcohol SBIRT remains underutilized.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

I’d gotten into community care-based work because there’s proven research that shows Black, Native, Latinx, and general working-class populations face bias from within the Healthcare System, which included mental health care providers. I could not see myself being a part of that system. Moral of the story?

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Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

Megan, who continues to work in community mental health, shared that although she was able to qualify for the National Health Service Corps program, she continues to have a large debt burden as repayment funds received only primarily covered much of accrued the interest on her student loan debt.

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KVC

JULY 16, 2023

As of July 2023, KVC Health Systems ranks High or Above Average in 14 of the 15 categories. This means KVC is outperforming its peers in child welfare and mental health, its peers in healthcare more broadly, and even most for-profit companies across all sectors.

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Relias

AUGUST 22, 2022

Today’s healthcare consumer knows more about medications, treatment options, and best practices. In the past, the model was healthcare-professional-as expert who knows everything about conditions, treatments, and the “best” course of action. Often, they and/or family members demand specific types of interventions.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

As the nation’s largest group of mental health services providers, social workers are uniquely positioned to help clients make significant positive changes in their health and well-being by taking time to talk with them about their drinking. These conversations can have a major impact.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

Commonly referred to as Obamacare, this is a moment to reflect on the deep impact this revolutionary legislation has had on the healthcare landscape in the United States. One important aspect of the ACA’s impact has been its influence on addressing social determinants of health, a key focus area for social workers.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2023

Army and is credited for co-founding various programs for Veterans; he has dedicated his career to leading and serving others struggling with mental health challenges. Honoring Mentorship I first met Nick in 2005 when I was a brand new clinician at our regional VA Healthcare System. Charles Nickell Johnston, Jr.,

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