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14 Nov

Posted at 14:17h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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Parents, researchers, and front-line mental health providers are all saying the same thing: there is an ongoing mental health crisis among youth in America. Taking action to mitigate these challenges is essential. However, it can be hard to know where to start without the appropriate...

17 Oct

Posted at 12:54h in Behavioral Health, Clinical by
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ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders present in childhood but is not limited to children. Despite receiving significant attention throughout the last 30 years, doctors and researchers are still uncovering new potential causes, contributing factors, and treatment options for...

05 Oct

Posted at 13:05h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, Outpatient Care by
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With the Fall officially upon us, October brings a change in seasons and a new array of impactful mental health awareness events. Here’s a quick breakdown of noteworthy initiatives celebrated within the behavioral health community, including resources that mental health professionals can use to support...

03 Oct

Posted at 13:15h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Outpatient Care by
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At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, clinical healthcare workers were widely celebrated as the heroes they are – individuals working tirelessly and selflessly on the front lines to provide much-needed care for those who needed it most.  While nurses and physicians were recognized for the...

29 Sep

Posted at 13:28h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Podcasts, Clinical, Value Based Healthcare by
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Even before the pandemic, mental health services in the United States were approaching capacity. A brief prepared by the Department of Health and Human Services in March 2020 concurred. The report examined trends in this field from 2014 to 2018 and found that: Utilization rates...

30 Aug

Posted at 13:13h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, Outpatient Care by
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Medical professionals and public health officials across the United States are expressing concern about the growing rise of youth behavioral health visits in our nation’s hospitals. While alarming, this trend should come as no surprise given the ongoing youth mental health crisis that the COVID-19...

01 Aug

Posted at 17:15h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Outpatient Care by
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The Trevor Project is one of this nation’s foremost non-profit organizations focusing on the mental health of the LGBTQ community. Since 1998, The Trevor Project has sought to help LGBTQ individuals through their work in crisis intervention, peer support, advocacy, research, and public education. In addition...

25 Jul

Posted at 14:21h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that one in 14 Americans report having a substance use disorder. Compounding this incidence rate is the reluctance to seek treatment based on the stigma associated with having substance use issues. Healthcare workers have a call to action to...

21 Jul

Posted at 12:37h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Outpatient Care by
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While the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the discussion around mental health awareness, the conversation is especially nuanced when it comes to communities of color. For this very reason, our focus shifts to the individualized mental health challenges that underrepresented populations in America are facing throughout...

23 May

Posted at 13:17h in Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, COVID-19, Outpatient Care by
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It’s no surprise that pediatric mental health issues have skyrocketed to unrivaled levels as children have been forced to navigate the challenges that have come with the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Desperate for ways to address this growing concern, healthcare professionals across...

06 May

Posted at 20:15h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, Outpatient Care by
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This year, Mental Health Awareness Month feels especially timely, as scientific publications and news pieces continue to chronicle the ongoing mental health crisis in America. COVID, and its impact across all areas of life has triggered an alarming spike in feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety,...

02 May

Posted at 00:30h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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Each May, we celebrate National Children’s Mental Health Week to underscore the importance of nurturing positive mental health among our nation’s youth. This year, from May 1st-7th, the awareness week will emphasize the vital importance of building strong emotional health for children’s long-term development and...

18 Apr

Posted at 13:46h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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In October 2020, a ground-breaking study was published online that sought to address the long-term effects of severe black box warnings on antidepressants. These warnings are familiar to anyone who has ever taken antidepressants or discussed them with a doctor or mental health clinician. These black...

11 Apr

Posted at 14:38h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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April is Autism Acceptance Month (AAM), a month-long celebration devoted to raising advocacy for and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This year marks the 50th anniversary of AAM, which was founded by the Autism Society in 1972 to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite...

04 Apr

Posted at 15:28h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, COVID-19, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Teletherapy by
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Experts fear a “second pandemic” is sweeping the nation as the urgent need for mental health counseling continues to exponentially grow. COVID-19 created a sense of general uncertainty, spurred major financial adjustments, created a healthcare crisis, and spurred social isolation from government mandated measures. Not...

28 Mar

Posted at 15:35h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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Bodybuilding has long captivated audiences. Once upon a time, star ironmen like Arnold Schwartzenegger were admired, but not often imitated. One would have to visit a Gold’s Gym or similar spot to find individuals pursuing similar lifestyles. It wasn’t often that one would be inundated...

21 Mar

Posted at 14:10h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve been hearing about the devastating impact that COVID-19 has had on our collective mental health. This crisis has become so dire that in his first State of the Union address, President Biden took the time to highlight the...

07 Mar

Posted at 14:27h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, COVID-19, Outpatient Care by
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It is no surprise that children and youth mental health has suffered greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. With schools forced to switch back and forth between remote learning and in-class education, it has been very difficult for teachers and school personnel to keep up with...

01 Mar

Posted at 23:15h in Beacon March 2022, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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Every year, National Eating Disorder Awareness Week casts a much-needed light on the daily realities of eating disorders and the relationship we have with food and personal body image. While an estimated 24 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder, symptoms are varied, often difficult...

22 Feb

Posted at 14:59h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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With events like the Winter Olympics and Superbowl LVI recently taking place, it’s no surprise that many of us are fixated on sports more than usual. These marquee events highlighted impressive feats of athleticism, provide hours of entertainment, and create a point of connection for...

14 Feb

Posted at 21:07h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, Human Resources, Outpatient Care by
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Celebrated annually on the third Friday in February, National Caregivers Day offers a chance to honor the most compassionate among us. Today, an estimated 53 million Americans identify as caregivers, which equates to 21% of the population. While this number already represents a startling increase...

18 Jan

Posted at 22:13h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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Healthcare disparities by race and ethnicity impact almost every aspect of seeking and obtaining health care. These discrepancies in physical healthcare are apparent in notable ways, such as in diagnosis and mortality rates for life-threatening cancers, and deadly chronic conditions such as diabetes and high...

13 Jan

Posted at 22:39h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, EHR, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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The past couple of years of uncertainty, loss, and change have had a profound impact on our nation’s youth. Even prior to the pandemic, rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among adolescents had been steadily rising for a decade.  In 2019, COVID-19’s emergence pushed the...

20 Dec

Posted at 14:46h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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During the holidays, it feels like you can’t go anywhere without hearing familiar songs like “Jingle Bell Rock'' and “All I Want for Christmas is You,” (seemingly played on repeat) or seeing greens, reds, and poinsettias everywhere. Conversation turns to holiday planning, annual family traditions,...

06 Dec

Posted at 13:41h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care by
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For many parents, raising kids that have a healthy relationship with social media can be a challenge. Why? Because social media is ubiquitous. 4.48 billion people currently use social media worldwide, a number that has more than doubled from 2.07 billion users in 2015. As...

08 Nov

Posted at 16:13h in Behavioral Health, Clinical, COVID-19, Outpatient Care by
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Part Two in a Series On October 19th, 2021, a variety of leading pediatric organizations including the Children’s Hospital Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a national emergency in children’s mental health. This emergency was brought on by challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic,...

01 Nov

Posted at 13:31h in Beacon December 2021, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, COVID-19, Mental Health EHR, Outpatient Care, Substance Use by
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Part One in a Series  More than a year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no surprise that Americans continue to struggle with their mental and behavioral health. Within our families and communities, there have been irreparable changes that continue to affect us, even...

17 Oct

Posted at 20:15h in Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health EHR, Clinical, EHR, Mental Health EHR by
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If your behavioral health practice is like most, you have been busier than ever this year. Today’s challenges are manifold: applying and enforcing safety measures, navigating the new world of virtual therapy, and facing a new need for services due to pandemic-related increases in anxiety,...