Kelly Wilder’s Post

From our prep call yesterday, "We have to decide as a country to do what it takes to address this, and then go do it. We can't keep putting bandaids on this issue." - Patrick J. Kennedy This is a perfect way to break-up your work day tomorrow. Come learn from some of the best on what's happening in youth mental health, and what you can do about it. Register at this link, we'll send out the recording either way: https://lnkd.in/gXzXUrCK #bighealth #mentalhealth #adolescents

In Doing the Work: Therapeutic Labor, Teletherapy, and the Platformization of Mental Health Care, Researcher Livia Garofalo examines the changing realities for mental health professionals in the US as therapeutic labor is restructured by teletherapy services and digital platforms. The report argues that the changing conditions of therapeutic labor — the economic, technological, and professional arrangements of online therapy via platforms — are redefining therapeutic work: how mental health providers make a living, how they understand and give meaning to their professional identity, and how they relate to their clients. In doing so, this research challenges popular narratives about teletherapy services and digital platforms, and who they serve. Visit our website to read the full report and watch an animated preview video. https://lnkd.in/gN8VUgVh

Really important piece of work out about therapists and shifts in and intensification of their work from my former colleagues at Data & Society. Big implications for how much we rely on online therapy platforms and how sustainable those shifts are for the humans doing the work.

I had the privilege to connect with a dear colleague Attuned Minds Therapy, to catch up and network about our practices. When private practice therapists unite to network and bolster each other in business development, their professional advancement can elevate. 🌟This collaboration entails exchanging insights, resources, and therapeutic methods to enrich clients' experiences. 🤝By nurturing fruitful partnerships grounded in mutual respect and client welfare, therapists can delve into possibilities like collaborative workshops and research endeavors. 🧠Through this teamwork, therapists can tackle systemic challenges, champion enhanced care, and shape policies for superior mental health services, ultimately elevating the profession overall. 📈

🌟 July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! 🌟 At Astrya Global Medical Staffing, we are proud to support BIPOC Mental Health Month. This year's theme, "Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections," resonates deeply with our mission. We believe that embracing diversity in healthcare leads to better health outcomes for all. Join us in raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting mental well-being for all 🧠 Check out our blog on Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Behavioral Health Issues: https://lnkd.in/gd8edR24

Our Fellowship will completely transform your practice and approach to mental health care. Don't miss the chance to learn alongside renowned experts and like-minded peers! Need more reasons to enroll? Check out some stats from past fellows: 🔸 95% report that their patients are more satisfied with care since applying newly learned protocols 🔸 95% report that the Fellowship has made them more confident providers 🔸 90% report improved patient outcomes since enrolling in the Fellowship Invest in your practice and enroll now: https://bit.ly/43hVlgq

From my perspective, we don’t highlight the incredible work done by the Arts industry in the UK at providing, what is essentially, early intervention mental health support. We have arts organisations that consistently inspire the otherwise disengaged and use art to provide stable adult role models, alternative perspectives, a sense of community and connection, and a guiding light of purpose. Our Arts industry does the frequent, community, early intervention work that our healthcare system is too stretched to provide. Our practitioners build trusting relationships that allow people otherwise forgotten by society to find their passions and shine. This work isn’t new. These arts organisations have been in the heart of our communities for decades. You only have to hear the incredible stories from Phoenix Dance Theatre early days to know the POWER the arts have to transform the health of communities for generations to come. I want to have conversations that highlight the work the arts do and start giving it the credit it deserves when we talk about mental health support in this country. Through Light of Mind, I want to ensure our arts practitioners feel equipped with the skills and knowledge needed so they can confidently say they are mental health-informed when working in the communities. We want to go into organisations and celebrate the way practitioners already practice in a trauma-informed way AND then help them bring those unconscious practices into a conscious tool kit. We want to help organisations own the fact they are offering early intervention mental health support because it's so unbelievably needed. If you are an arts organisation that works in the communities, I’d love to hear all about the vital work you do and see how we can help.

🇨🇭 Rethinking mental health care 🇨🇭 Regrettably, I missed the opportunity to attend such a crucial discussion event during these uncertain times, especially considering the widespread #mentalhealth challenges people around the world are facing. I sincerely hope that the discussions during the event yielded insightful perspectives and proposed new directions for evaluating our approach to mental health. It is essential that we emphasise the importance of integrating available #technologies into the treatment and prevention of #mentalillness, ensuring that individuals receive the most comprehensive care possible. By leveraging #innovative technologies and reevaluating our methods, we can strive to provide more effective, accessible mental health support. It is only through a collective effort that we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by mental health challenges. https://lnkd.in/g2JWynW5

People experiencing mental health concerns may present with a range of interrelated factors that can make it challenging for general practitioners and clinicians to determine the most appropriate type and level of care. To help health care professionals deliver consistent support, an innovative system called the Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) was developed by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. To tailor the training to the needs of our catchment, our team consulted with general practitioners and local mental health services to identify supports and barriers to implementing the IAR-DST in different settings. By promoting a consistent and holistic approach to referral decision making, we’re not only supporting local clinicians in their role, but also improving the journey for people experiencing mental health challenges. Read more in the SEMPHN Annual Report (2022-23): https://bit.ly/3HTEMiy

#Mentalwellbeing is a critical concern in communities across the U.S. Community leaders and foundations are increasingly working to improve it. A common question they have is, where do we start? We had the opportunity to partner with the innovative and compassionate leaders at the Texoma Health Foundation (THF) led by Michelle Lemming to go deeper into answering this question for the Texoma community. A synthesis of 17 mental well-being frameworks and a deep-dive into peer-reviewed literature led us to develop a #communityled mental well-being framework to support THF's #strategicplanning process. As a result, we created a free downloadable #worksheet that other foundations can also leverage to make decisions about which aspects of mental well-being they might focus on for community impact. Click on the link below to explore this resource further! Thanks to Chris Carlson and Gabriella Cova for the partnership in building this tool!