Alexandra Plante
Senior Advisor, Substance Use Disorder in the Strategy and Growth Office, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
The Latest from Alexandra Plante
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Toward Standardization of Service Intensity AssessmentDec 6, 2023
A patient walks into a hospital in rural Kentucky, with thoughts of suicide and trouble sleeping. A similar patient, presenting with the same symptoms, walks into a hospital 700 miles away in New York City. One patient is hospitalized for a week and then referred to a two-week partial-hospitalization program.
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To Share, or Not to Share, That Is the QuestionSep 11, 2023
In today's interconnected era, the true challenge lies in deciding whether, how, and when to share, especially in the digital age.
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Let’s Talk: Using Motivational Interviewing to Strengthen the Behavioral Health WorkforceJul 10, 2023
As the mental health and substance use workforce grapples with increasing stress, burnout and high turnover rates, motivational interviewing (MI) offers a beacon of hope.