Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that interferes with the way a person perceives reality. It may include hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking or behavior. These symptoms can vary over time, and some people with schizophrenia may have more severe symptoms than others. Individuals may struggle with daily functioning, and sometimes the condition can be…
Incorporating family members in your behavioral health clients’ treatment journey can have significant benefits. Research has found that family involvement could lead to: Better patient outcomes, such as fewer relapses and better treatment compliance Reduced residual psychotic and deficit symptoms Reduced depression severity Improved quality of life and reduced social impairment Better access to mental…
Spring has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing plans for summer vacation and saying goodbye to winter blues. However, even warmer seasons can bring some mental health concerns. Learn what some of these are, and how to help more vulnerable clients. Social pressure and comparisons can be hazardous. There’s a lot of pressure to have…
Substance misuse disorders, from alcohol to stimulants, remain a growing public health issue in the United States. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, many locations saw an increase in drug use and overdoses. Law enforcement, lawmakers, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and concerned citizens have been attempting to curb this problem at all levels. Many abused substances,…
Utah faces many behavioral health challenges similar to other predominantly rural states in the nation, such as limited health services and high substance abuse rates. Check out this news roundup for a look at significant behavioral health issues in Utah and the efforts to address them. Utah Mental Health Declines Data from the most recent…
As a provider of electronic health record software, BestNotes is always on the lookout for ways to help our customers provide better care to their patients. Recently, the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) launched a new program aimed at promoting interoperability in SUD treatment. The Substance Use Disorder Promoting Interoperability Program (SUD-PIP) is designed to…
Many communities across the United States have observed a surge in the use of certain synthetic drugs, leading to an increase in related fatalities and arrests. These substances are often produced illicitly to mimic other counterfeit of prescription drugs. It may also be used in combination with other drugs. U.S. officials respond to drug trafficking…
Recent years have seen rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), with AI programs, such as chatbots, becoming so advanced that they can often convincingly imitate human speech. How far can we take this technology? Does it have a future in more people-centric fields, such as behavioral health? Supporters suggest that behavioral health can use AI…
Many Texas residents lack behavioral health services, while mental health symptoms and substance misuse persists across the state. However, novel programs and new funding may help address these concerns. Here’s the scoop on some of these developments. Texas Lacks in Mental Health Treatment for Children According to a report from Mental Health America, Texas ranks…
Finding and keeping the right employees is a challenge for any industry. Here are some ways to make sure you hire the right candidate for your behavioral health organization. Know what you want. For recruiting new team members, “I’ll know it when I see it” is not enough! Take time to decide exactly what you…