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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…
Like other chronic physical health conditions, diabetes brings a higher risk of mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression. It can also complicate the management of other behavioral health conditions. According to the CDC, 37.3 million people in the United States have diabetes, more than 11 percent of the population. With so many people…
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex behavioral health condition that is difficult to treat. Fortunately, new research has shed light on possible future treatments. Substance Use Could Be Reduced With Ketamine Although nearly one of every five drug overdose deaths in the United States involves cocaine, the FDA has not approved a treatment for…
As medical professionals try to stay compliant with increasing regulations and avoid legal violations, many are left at risk of “moral injury.” Although it is often mischaracterized as burnout, moral injury is a deeper concern than just exhaustion and lower productivity. What is moral injury? Moral injury originally applied to veterans who struggled to come…
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) in January 2022. This initiative intends to improve outcomes for Medi-Cal enrollees, who often have complex health and social needs. Individuals with needs such as mental health conditions, hunger, and homelessness often lack help because different providers and social services…
Disordered eating is a difficult issue with many complex factors. People of all ages may exhibit some kind of disordered eating. Behavioral health providers and families should take care to avoid stereotypes and be aware of how different types of disordered eating may appear in a wide range of clients. Here are some things to…
The physical needs and challenges of pregnancy get a lot of attention. However, addressing mental health needs during pregnancy is just as important. Here are some ways to help your behavioral health clients throughout their pregnancy. Make prevention a priority. Most providers warn pregnant women to keep an eye out for postpartum depression (PPD) after…
There’s big behavioral health news in Oregon, from the legalization of mushrooms to massive behavioral health funding. Here’s a quick roundup of some of these important stories. Magic Mushrooms Now a Legal Option in Oregon As of January 1, 2023, adults aged 21 and older can legally use psilocybin, the psychedelic compound of magic mushrooms,…
After giving birth, between 10 percent and 15 percent of women experience postpartum depression (PPD), though the prevalence may be 20 percent or more. Without treatment, PPD—also known as maternal depression or peripartum depression—can negatively affect mother-baby attachment, child care, and child development. The right treatment for PPD may look different for each client. Here’s…
Despite advancements in healthcare IT, many providers, especially those in behavioral health, struggle to communicate with each other and share important health data. California’s Health and Human Services (CalHHS) Data Exchange Framework aims to change that by boosting the secure exchange of health information among entities across the state. What is the CalHHS Data Exchange…