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Behavioral Health in the Pandemic: Making the Shift from Mental Illness to Mental Well-Being.
Merz, Stephen M.
  • Merz SM; Stephen M. Merz, FACHE,is COO of Sheppard Pratt Solutions, part of Sheppard Pratt Health System in Baltimore, Maryland, an organization devoted to behavioral health care.
Front Health Serv Manage ; 38(1): 32-38, 2021 Oct 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1455390
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SUMMARY:

Fighting the global COVID-19 pandemic has shifted from immediate response efforts to recognition of the long-term effects on the mental health and well-being of the general population and healthcare workforce. Leaders need to understand the vital role of behavioral health services in a population-based, integrated healthcare framework and address the needs of the behavioral health workforce to successfully deploy services in their organizations and communities.During the ongoing national response to COVID-19, three major trends have emerged (1) a shift to telehealth and digital care, (2) greater awareness of the impact on the workforce of the shift to digital care, and (3) an open dialogue to counteract the stigma and discrimination related to mental illness and to emphasize mental well-being instead. When they address stigma and discrimination, healthcare leaders embrace a more holistic approach that welcomes behavioral health professionals as equal, vital members of the care team. They help their organizations advance the mental well-being of all.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Health Personnel / Telemedicine / Social Stigma / COVID-19 / Health Promotion / Mental Disorders / Mental Health Services Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Front Health Serv Manage Journal subject: Health Services Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Health Personnel / Telemedicine / Social Stigma / COVID-19 / Health Promotion / Mental Disorders / Mental Health Services Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Front Health Serv Manage Journal subject: Health Services Year: 2021 Document Type: Article