The Important Role Volunteers Play in OMH’s Mission to Help Vulnerable New Yorkers

• By: Ann Sullivan, MD New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
• January 5th, 2022
• anxiety, COVID-19, depression, essential workers, first responders, independence, mental health, stress, volunteer, Winter 2022 Issue
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Volunteers are extraordinary people who play a critical role in behavioral healthcare. This was never more evident than during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic when the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) reached out to mental health care professionals and asked that they...

When Staff Burnout Prevents Progress

• By: April Naturale, PhD Vibrant Emotional Health Mona Masood, DO Physician Support Line Amy Carol Dominguez Vibrant Emotional Health
• October 4th, 2021
• burnout, COVID-19, essential workers, Fall 2021 Issue, mental health, self-care, stress, wellness
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After nearly two years of facing COVID-19 waves and realities, healthcare workers are facing unprecedented levels of burnout. Providing important support, resources and space for staff can help prevent this and other acute stress responses from turning into longer term behavioral health...