Rethinking Access Solutions
By Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS Access to mental health services has been a top priority for public policy and health plan system design for the past… Read More
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21% Of Youth In Mental Health Crisis Stay In Emergency Departments Longer Than 12 Hours Awaiting Treatment Or Hospital Admission
About 20.9% of youth who made a mental health crisis visit to a local hospital emergency department from January 2020 through December 2021 waited more than 12 hours for treatment… Read MoreWhere Can I Find Help For My Mental Health Condition?
This resource provides a list of national organizations that support consumers with mental health conditions by providing resources, services, and treatment options. Frameworks resources are intended for educational purposes only and… Read MoreGoal-Setting Worksheet
This purpose of this resource is to provide a worksheet that consumers can use to write out their goals, track changes, and review with providers at appointments. Frameworks resources are intended… Read MoreDaily Tracker
This tool allows consumers to track how they are doing in weekly increments. It addresses key topics, including side effects, sleep, and appetite. The tracker is intended to be… Read MoreGoal Setting: A Resource For Consumers
This resource introduces consumers to the idea of goal setting. Tips are provided for encouragement in the process. A checklist is also included to help identify areas of focus. Frameworks resources… Read MoreShared Decision Making – Helping Create A Strong Relationship Between Mental Health Providers & Patients: A Resource For Providers
This resource introduces health care providers to the shared decision making process and discusses potential benefits of incorporation within practices. Frameworks resources are intended for educational purposes only and are intended… Read MoreLanguage Normalization: A Resource For Providers
This resource discusses the importance of normalizing language with patients with mental health conditions. It emphasizes how normalization can enhance patient-provider communications by providing patients empathy and understanding. Frameworks resources are… Read MoreShared Decision Making: A Resource For Consumers
This resource introduces consumers to shared decision making and the important role they play in the process. Tips are provided to help patients engage more actively. Frameworks resources are intended for… Read MoreWellness Tracker
This tool is a simple checklist for consumers to complete in the waiting room. Consumers can easily check off how they’ve been feeling and write down issues or concerns they’d… Read More - PsychU For You
