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Overcoming the Trauma of COVID-19 with “Resiliencing”
Amelia Roeschlein, DSW, MA, LMFT
Consultant, Trauma Informed Services, National Council for Behavioral Health
Consultant Amelia Roeschlein proposes the wide adoption of the term “resiliencing” during this culmination of historical events in real-time through a national experience of complex trauma, a global pandemic, worldwide demonstrations and civil unrest and a push for social justice and reform.
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New SAMHSA Grants: Bringing CCBHCs Nationwide
Nicholas Addison Thomas
Director of Content Marketing for the National Council for Behavioral Health
There’s a new model in behavioral health care, one that is alleviating decades-old challenges that have led to a crisis in providing access to mental health and addiction treatment.
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A Path Forward: Mental Health and the United States Pandemic Response
Chirlane McCray & Linda Rosenburg, MSW
Writer, mental health advocate and First Lady of New York City & former president and CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health, respectively
Addressing the pandemic compassionately, while keeping our communities and families safe from harm, requires immediate preparation to meet the current and future mental health needs that come with COVID-19. The mental health care workforce must play a central role in the national recovery.
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Harm Reduction: Essential Now and Always
Shannon Mace, JD, MPH
Senior Practice Improvement Advisor for the National Council for Behavioral Health
As communities across the U.S. face entirely new experiences of social isolation, grief, economic instability and diminished hope about the future, overdose incidents are steadily increasing.
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Honoring our Military Families, Supporting Their Children
Ciara Hill
Project Coordinator for the National Council for Behavioral Health
National Veteran and Military Family Month is a time for American citizens to show their support for our military personnel, but once the official holiday ends how do we continue to show them our appreciation, particularly for deployed military personnel?
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8 Steps for Organization-wide Suicide Prevention
Laura Leone, DSW, MSSW, LMSW
Integrated Health Consultant for the National Council for Behavioral Health
Suicide prevention can seem like a daunting undertaking for any organization or center, but as the number of deaths by suicide keep increasing and worsening due to COVID-19, it becomes a necessary public health issue we must address.
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Connecting People to Life-saving Care
Nicholas Thomas
Director of Content Marketing at the National Council for Behavioral Health
Connecting people to life-saving care is more important than ever. That’s especially true during COVID-19 when uncertainty and health concerns can intensify anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.
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In New Orleans, Overcoming Stigma through Relationships
William Glanz
Senior Writer at the National Council for Behavioral Health
In New Orleans, where nearly 60% of the city’s residents are black, behavioral health care professionals have found ways to increase the number of residents receiving care by erasing the stigma surrounding behavioral health.
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Self-care and Crisis Services during COVID-19
Nicholas Thomas
Director of Content Marketing for the National Council
Understanding and implementing strategies for self-care, resilience-building, cultural humility and trauma-informed care are essential for the health and wellness of call center operators.
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