#SocialMedia plays a complex role in #adolescents' lives, offering opportunities for #connection and #growth while posing risks to their #MentalHealth and #wellbeing. Jorge R. Petit, MD, shares insights and strategies for #parents to help their #children navigate the digital landscape safely, balancing its benefits with safeguards against potential #harms. “How to Allow Your Kids to Stay Connected and Protected: Strategies for Healthy Social Media Use in Schools and Homes” By Jorge R. Petit, MD Quality Healthcare Solutions, LLC ?? Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dWiVK6_N
Behavioral Health News
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Your trusted source of mental health and substance use disorder information, education, advocacy and community resources
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Behavioral Health News (BHN) (formerly Mental Health News), published by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Mental Health News Education, began as a quarterly print publication in 1999. In response to readership feedback, BHN became an online-only publication in 2021. BHN is committed to improving the lives of individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorder as well as their families and the professional communities that serve them by providing a trusted source of science-based, education, information, advocacy, and quality resources in the community. BHN provides hope through education by collaborating with leading provider agencies and educational institutions across the US that are improving lives every day. The publication serves to unite and improve our evolving systems of care, build bridges, and increase visibility to connect consumers to quality community programs and evidence-based services, bring awareness to important policy issues, and advocate to address the harmful effects of the stigma which surrounds mental illness and substance use disorders in the community.
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Happening Today! Register for today's #webinar featuring Hands Across Long Island, Inc. (HALI)'s community mental health stigma reduction project, co-sponsored by Behavioral Health News and The New York State Office of Mental Health. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eepkitE3 Thursday, November 21st @ 2:00PM - 2:30PM EST (virtual and free) Discover “Overshadowed: Stories of Stigma in the Healthcare System,” an impactful project by Hands Across Long Island, Inc. (HALI) aimed at addressing #stigma experienced by people with #MentalHealth conditions in #medical care. This session highlights real stories shared through HALI’s collaboration with documentary filmmaker Lucy Winer, exploring the effects of stigma and diagnostic overshadowing in #healthcare settings. Learn about HALI’s approach to reducing stigma through storytelling and #community education, and gain insight into ongoing efforts to improve patient-provider understanding. #MentalHealthAwareness #HealthcareStigma #PatientAdvocacy Melissa Wettengel
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While YoY overdose deaths were lower in Q1 2024 -- the first drop in four years! -- much work remains to be done. In the United States ??, 294 people die each day from overdose, approximately 12 people per hour. On Thursday, November 21st, Partnership to End Addiction will be hosting a live in person (with virtual option) event organized by Addiction Abatement, Inc., a multidisciplinary collaborative providing guidance, strategies and tools to support all who work to end the opioid and substance use addiction crisis. "United Efforts: Combating the Opioid Crisis and Saving Lives in NYC" will showcase a powerful model for cross-sector partnerships that intersect public health and public safety to reduce overdose deaths. If you participate in, lead or are interested in connecting directly with colleagues from diverse sectors and specializations to discuss relevant issues and trends, share ideas, exchange resources, and gain new skills to improve addiction programs and enhance lifesavings strategies. Participants at any level of experience addressing the opioid and overdose crisis are encouraged to attend! Register here: https://lnkd.in/giM2sjte and learn from experts in the field like Ann-Marie Foster, FACHE, Kamala Greene Genece, PhD, JASON K GRAHAM, Frank Tarentino, Lisa Worden, Caren Zucker and my colleague Linda Richter.
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A new CDC report highlights #schools as critical allies in youth #suicide #prevention, emphasizing their unique role in offering #MentalHealth resources, fostering safe environments, and supporting early intervention. It calls for strategies like #MentalHealth literacy, #mindfulness, #SocialEmotionalLearning, and connectedness to address growing mental health concerns among #students and to help mitigate risks before they escalate. “CDC Report: Why Schools Are Crucial for Youth Suicide Prevention” By Christine Cauffield, PsyD LSF HEALTH SYSTEMS ?? Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eQTg7vAS
CDC Report: Why Schools Are Crucial for Youth Suicide Prevention
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Happening Today! Register for today's #webinar featuring Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN)'s community mental health stigma reduction project, co-sponsored by Behavioral Health News and The New York State Office of Mental Health. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eUHTdQwg Tuesday, November 19th @ 2:00PM - 2:45PM EST (virtual and free) Join us for an in-depth look at Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN)’s innovative “Mental Health: Everyone Has It. Every Day.” campaign, created to reduce mental health stigma among youth in New York. This campaign used Mental Health Ambassadors to engage pre-teens and teens with relatable, real-life stories and impactful resources. Learn about the strategies behind the campaign’s success and explore tools to foster open conversations about mental health in our communities. #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #YouthMentalHealth
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#Robotics and #ArtificialIntelligence are transforming #ChildDevelopment, particularly in supporting #SocialEmotionalLearning. These #technologies are proving especially beneficial for #neurodivergent children, offering personalized feedback and enhancing engagement in #therapeutic and #educational settings. #AI-driven tools and robotic companions are revolutionizing #BehavioralHealth interventions for children. “The Benefits of Robotics and AI for Children and Behavioral Health” By Rachel Baynes, MA Embodied, Inc. ?? Read the article: https://lnkd.in/e4WMUUG9 Paolo Pirjanian Marco Damiani
The Benefits of Robotics and AI for Children and Behavioral Health
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The #digital age has reshaped connection but also introduced challenges like #cyberbullying, ghosting, and online manipulation. Addressing their impact, especially on teens and #neurodivergent individuals, calls for #empathy, #DigitalLiteracy, and stronger support. Understanding these dynamics fosters #resilience and confidence online. “Navigating the Digital Minefield: Cyberbullying, Catfishing and Vulnerability Among Neurodivergent Populations” By Vishwani Sahai-Siddiqui, M.D. The Cognitive Quill ?? Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eNfeHauA
Navigating the Digital Minefield: Cyberbullying, Catfishing, and Vulnerability Among Neurodivergent Populations
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Yesterday, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) launched the Behavioral Health Workforce Career Navigator, a tool designed to guide aspiring and current #BehavioralHealth professionals through state-specific #career requirements. This new resource serves to expand the behavioral health #workforce, offering vital information on #education, #licensing, and #credentialing to help address the nation’s #MentalHealth needs. “Biden-Harris Administration Launches National Behavioral Health Workforce Career Navigator” By The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ?? Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eCkrpvnN
Biden-Harris Administration Launches National Behavioral Health Workforce Career Navigator
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#DigitalTechnology is transforming #healthcare by giving patients access to their #ElectronicHealthRecords (EHRs), fostering greater #engagement and improved coordination with providers. This shift holds particular promise in #BehavioralHealth, which has struggled with technology integration. As #EHRs advance, they aim to make healthcare more #inclusive, efficient, and #PatientCentered, though challenges around #DataPrivacy, system integration, and user expectations persist. “Empowering Patients through Accessible Electronic Health Records: Benefits and Challenges” By Jorge R. Petit, MD Cantata Health Solutions ?? Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ghgN2rTK
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Amid escalating demands on #healthcare and #SocialWelfare systems, #AI and #DigitalTechnologies emerge as potential solutions to address critical #WorkforceShortages and administrative burdens. From precise #diagnostics in #MedicalImaging to innovative support tools in #BehavioralHealth, AI offers advancements that may enhance service delivery, improve #provider satisfaction, and reduce #burnout. “Digital Technologies Hold Promise for Behavioral Health Service Providers and Recipients” By Ashley Brody, MPA, CPRP Search for Change, Inc. ?? Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ez7SYn2F
Digital Technologies Hold Promise for Behavioral Health Service Providers and Recipients
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