Behavioral Health in the Pandemic: Making the Shift from Mental Illness to Mental Well-Being.
Front Health Serv Manage
; 38(1): 32-38, 2021 Oct 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34431817
ABSTRACT
SUMMARY:
Fighting the global COVID-19 pandemic has shifted from immediate response efforts to recognition of the long-term effects on the mental health and well-being of the general population and healthcare workforce. Leaders need to understand the vital role of behavioral health services in a population-based, integrated healthcare framework and address the needs of the behavioral health workforce to successfully deploy services in their organizations and communities.During the ongoing national response to COVID-19, three major trends have emerged (1) a shift to telehealth and digital care, (2) greater awareness of the impact on the workforce of the shift to digital care, and (3) an open dialogue to counteract the stigma and discrimination related to mental illness and to emphasize mental well-being instead. When they address stigma and discrimination, healthcare leaders embrace a more holistic approach that welcomes behavioral health professionals as equal, vital members of the care team. They help their organizations advance the mental well-being of all.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Health Personnel
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Telemedicine
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Social Stigma
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COVID-19
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Health Promotion
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Mental Disorders
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Mental Health Services
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Front Health Serv Manage
Year:
2021
Type:
Article