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Managing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Through Self-Care Strategies
…much uncertainty”; “What if I don’t do a good job?”; “I’m not as smart as others think I am”; and “I don’t think I’m being helpful.” According to a 2014…
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Today’s Opioid Addiction and Overdose Epidemic: How We Can Make a Difference
…Among Healthcare Professionals.” Available at: https://www.shatterproof.org/press/shatterproof-rize-massachusetts-and-ge-foundation-release-survey-massachusetts-healthcare Abelson R. Mental Health Treatment Denied to Customers by Giant Insurer’s Policies, Judge Rules. The New York Times. March 5, 2019. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/05/health/unitedhealth-mental-health-parity.html…
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affects the Future of Behavioral Health Care
…May 3, 2022 “ASTHO Launches Resiliency Program to Support Public Health Workforce,” https://www.astho.org/communications/newsroom/2022/astho-launches-resiliency-program-to-support-public-health-workforce/, Published February 15, 2022 “Fact Sheet: Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month 2022,” https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/05/03/fact-sheet-celebrating-mental-health-awareness-month-2022.html, Published May 3, 2022…
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Integration: A History of Promise
…hospitalized patients. In addition, the lack of accessible, integrated care that addresses SDOH, such as affordable and safe housing, transportation, food insecurity, income inequality, education, employment, etc., drives up costs…
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Veterans Heroic Battle with the Opioid Epidemic
…premature death, drug addiction, broken families, incarceration, the trauma of civilian readjustment, social isolation, joblessness, homelessness, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), depression, aggression and violence. We need…
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Caring for The Caregiver: Becoming Fearless During Illness and Loss
…understanding, no matter what she says. I was never so understanding before. I’m trying my best, but there’s nobody here being understanding of me.” Often there is an implicit demand…
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In the Shadow of the Pandemic: The Suicide Crisis in America
…disorder, especially major depression. There are also high rates of suicide among people with schizophrenia (especially during their first psychotic break), substance dependence (especially alcohol or opioids), or PTSD (especially…
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From Crisis to Recovery: The Role of Peer Support Specialists at NYC Well
…more than 100 articles on behavioral health and a memoir, “Saved by Imagination: How Reading and Writing Restored My Mental Health.” For more information, email carlblumnthl@gmail.com or call (929) 283-2562….
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“Decriminalization” is Misconceived: Towards Improved Drug Policy
…has worked as a behavioral health advocate for over 50 years. He is the author of over 250 articles, essays, book chapters, and more. Most can be found at www.michaelbfriedman.com….
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Opioid Epidemic and Partnerships: Working Together to Solve Problems
…announced that for the first time in a decade, the number of opioid deaths declined in New York State. According to Governor Cuomo’s recent press release (https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-first-reduction-opioid-overdose-deaths-new-york-state-2009?utm_source=December+13%2C+2019+Newsletter&utm_campaign=December+13%2C+2019&utm_medium=email), since 2016, the…
