For One Mind, Too Many Silos

• By: Michael B. Friedman, LMSW Columbia University School of Social Work
• October 7th, 2022
• behavioral disorders, co-occurring conditions, cognitive disorders, dementia, long-term care system, person-centered care, policy, silos, substance use disorders
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In the worlds of advocacy and policy making, there are sharp distinctions drawn among Alzheimer’s (and other dementias), mental illness, and substance use disorders. This results in separate, distinct, and insular fields of policy and practice, often referred to as “silos.” Frankly,...