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#RNLNC2024 is off to a great start! I had to get coffee at the ZeeMee booth. Ensuring students can be well is the foundation to do well and a key ingredient in student success! If you're in Dallas let's chat!!! #StudentSuccess #BeWellDoWell #highereducation #mentalheath #mmmmmcoffee Ruffalo Noel Levitz

CMS Announces Model to Advance Integration in Behavioral Health. This model promotes a "no wrong door" approach, ensuring that regardless of how patients enter the system, they have access to all necessary services. It's designed to improve the overall quality of care and health outcomes by facilitating better coordination and access to comprehensive care. Here is what you need to know: Model Overview and Objectives: The IBH Model seeks to enhance the quality of care and health outcomes for adults with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders. This is achieved by fostering connections between behavioral, physical, and social support services, and encouraging the use of health information technology to manage care effectively. Implementation and Strategy: The model will involve community-based behavioral health practices forming interprofessional care teams. These teams will integrate services and offer a "no wrong door" approach, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care regardless of their entry point into the system. This integration aims to bridge the existing gaps between physical and behavioral health care. Broader Implications and Future Directions: Scheduled to begin in Fall 2024 and run for eight years in up to eight states, the model aligns with broader federal strategies to address the mental health crisis, emphasizing the importance of innovative and integrated care approaches. A Notice of Funding Opportunity will be released in Spring 2024 to support the model's implementation. Check out the full article in the comments. #healthcare #systemsapproach #nowrongdoor

Here is a quick recap from our recent webinar discussing prevention and early support for mental health on college and university campuses. Jennifer Lundgren of UMKC made these key points 👇 Proactive Prevention and Wellness Integration: The conversation emphasizes the need for a shift from reactive to proactive approaches in mental health within universities. This includes implementing stress management, mindfulness training, and peer coaching to create a supportive environment for students and staff. Support for First-Generation Students: First-generation students often face additional challenges in navigating university life, even with family support. Universities should focus on removing barriers and providing resources to help these students feel a sense of belonging and access necessary support, thereby improving retention and graduation rates. Adapting to Increased Demand for Mental Health Services: As the stigma around mental health decreases, more students are seeking help, leading to long wait lists at counseling centers. Universities need to become more adaptable and incorporate evidence-based interventions to effectively meet the growing demand for mental health services. If you missed it check out the full video on our youtube channel (linked in the comments) #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #studentmentalhealth Jennifer Lundgren

Quick reminder that Mental Health + Tech Night is coming up in August! Be sure to mark your calendars! #mentalhealth #kansascity

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Always. Health systems are facing increased economic pressures due to rising labor costs and administrative expenses forcing them to go “upstream” and be proactive. These financial strains are forcing healthcare providers to seek innovative solutions to reduce costs while maintaining or improving the quality of care. There's a particular focus on leveraging AI and other digital technologies to streamline operations and improve efficiency in care delivery. Here is what to expect in healthcare 2024 and forward 👇 Expansion of Value-Based Care (VBC): The healthcare industry expects a significant increase in the adoption of VBC models, with the number of lives covered by such models projected to more than double by 2027. This growth is driven by greater adoption in commercial sectors and the expansion of Medicare Advantage and specialty care areas like orthopedics and nephrology. Financial Dynamics in Payer Segments: The profit pools in payer segments are expected to grow, with government segments poised to become substantially larger than commercial segments by 2027. This shift is anticipated due to factors such as increasing Medicare Advantage penetration and regulatory pressures affecting Medicare Advantage's margins. Technological Advancements and Efficiency Gains: There is an expected robust growth in the Healthcare Services and Technology (HST) sector, with a focus on technology adoption to improve efficiency. Areas such as software and platforms, and data and analytics, are likely to see the highest growth rates due to their potential to enhance operational efficiency and care delivery. Check out the full article in the comments #mentalhealth #healthcare

A 2024 Mental Health Trend: Staffing Shortages and Accessibility Issues 👇 A recent article by Supplemental Healthcare highlights the growing demand for mental health services, but a significant shortage of mental health professionals. This shortage is exacerbated by burnout and high turnover rates among existing staff. Additionally, accessibility remains a concern, especially in underserved communities and among diverse populations, including non-English speakers and LGBTQ+ communities. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gX2HMnbY

Anxiety isn't always just about feeling nervous or worried. Sometimes, it disguises itself in ways that can surprise even the most health-conscious among us. Here are seven symptoms that you might not realize are often related to anxiety: Air Hunger: Feeling like you can’t get enough air even though you're breathing normally. Globus Sensation: The unsettling feeling of a lump in your throat. Numbness or Tingling: Random tingles or numb sensations, particularly in your hands, feet, or face. Feeling Dizzy: Unexplained dizziness or lightheadedness without any clear cause. Nausea or Throwing Up: Anxiety can upset your stomach to the point of nausea or vomiting. Feeling Unreal or Disconnected: A sense of detachment from reality or yourself, known as depersonalization or derealization. Overactive Bladder: Frequent urination or feeling the urge to go, even if your bladder isn’t full. Recognizing these signs can be tricky, and knowing who might need help in a professional or academic setting is even more challenging. That's where Raise Health steps in. Our innovative AI platform helps employers and universities demystify the noise by identifying patterns that indicate when someone might be struggling with mental health issues, including subtle signs of anxiety. With Raise Health, you can ensure timely support for your team or students, fostering a healthier, more productive environment. Let’s make mental health support as straightforward as treating a common cold. Learn more about how we can help at https://lnkd.in/gBTj3zkx #mentalhealth #anxiety

The Role of AI in Shaping the Business Models of Mental Health Care 👇 New Business Models and Partnerships: The mental health industry is shifting towards new business models that leverage partnerships, especially with technology companies. For example, Universal Health Services' partnership with General Catalyst and Hippocratic AI illustrates the integration of venture capital and technology to improve patient care. Integration of Mental and Physical Health Services: As mental health is increasingly recognized as critical to overall well-being, there's a move towards integrated health solutions that treat both mental and physical conditions. Companies like Talkspace are focusing on holistic approaches to health that cater to both aspects. Ethical Considerations and Data Privacy with AI Use: As AI tools become more common in mental health care, there's a heightened focus on ethical use and data privacy. Providers must navigate these concerns while implementing AI to ensure it enhances care without compromising patient privacy. Staffing and Resource Challenges: The mental health sector faces significant challenges with staffing shortages and high demand for services. Innovative service models, like the use of chatbots for initial screenings in high-risk situations as practiced by Northwell Health, help mitigate these issues. Evolution of Value-Based Care Models: The shift towards value-based care in mental health emphasizes outcomes over the volume of services provided. This model requires clear metrics for measuring the quality and effectiveness of care, and involves more precise agreements between providers and payers about responsibilities and outcomes. Each of these points reflects ongoing trends and challenges in the mental health industry, focusing on how to deliver better care more efficiently. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ebT7YKNr #mentalhealthcare #businessmodels

Have you ever wondered how AI is currently being used in mental health care? Here is a quick list 👇 Prediction and detection AI (particularly machine learning) is increasingly being used for prediction and early detection allowing for earlier access to treatment and better mental health outcomes. Digital intervention Web- and smartphone-based apps enhance and personalize mental health care user experiences, allowing for more easily accessed resources. Digital phenotyping Using sensor data from smartphones and other digital devices, AI analysis offers behavioral and mental health insights allowing for more effective treatment plans and better monitoring of mental health conditions. Natural language processing Analyzing clinical texts, digital conversations, and social media content AI provides a means to spot mental health states and supports the development of conversational agents for future therapeutic intervention. Chatbots and virtual agents These offer accessible therapy options for various mental health conditions, with approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other therapeutic techniques. Ecological momentary interventions Mobile devices can support real-time psychological interventions and behavioral prompts. They frequently use user feedback and behavior to inform their highly personalized therapy recommendations. Precision medicine in mental health Treatment issues like delayed, inaccurate, and inefficient care delivery can be alleviated with precise diagnoses, prognoses, and therapeutic choices. #MentalHealth #Prevention #mentalhealthcare

Spotlight on Men’s Mental Health and LGBTQ+ Challenges in Mental Health 👇 🔹 The Silent Struggle Men face a disproportionate burden of mental health issues, accounting for 75% of suicides in the U.S. Every 20 minutes, another life is tragically lost to this silent crisis. Simultaneously, our LGBTQ+ friends and family confront daunting challenges, with studies indicating they are three times more likely to experience mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. Alarmingly, 52% of LGBTQ+ youth have considered suicide in the past year. 🔹 Cultural Barriers to Seeking Help Despite these statistics, significant barriers hinder the path to seeking help. Many men perceive mental health struggles as a sign of weakness, influenced by societal expectations. LGBTQ+ individuals often avoid seeking help due to fears of discrimination or misunderstanding by healthcare providers, making them even more vulnerable. 🔹 How Raise Health Steps In This is where Raise Health makes a difference. Our AI solution is designed to proactively identify signs of mental distress before they escalate into crises. By integrating with existing digital communication tools, our technology becomes the 24/7 mental health copilot finding those potential mental health issues, in order to provide timely interventions and support. Your awareness and action can transform lives. This month, let’s commit to breaking the silence and ending the stigma surrounding mental health in these communities. 💬 Let's discuss how we can integrate Raise Health’s AI solutions into your mental health solutions! #MensHealthMonth #PrideMonth #MentalHealthAwareness