The goal of this guide is to provide interventions to treat for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth. It provides research on implementation and examples of the ways that these recommendations can be implemented. … [Read more...] about Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth
Clinical Practice & Health Care
Caring for Mental Health in Communities of Color During COVID-19
The blog sheds light on the impact that COVID-19, and the associated inequities related to access to care, has on communities of color. The blog offers advice for behavioral health practitioners, through the interview with Yolo Akili Robinson, who is the Executive Director and Founder of Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM). … [Read more...] about Caring for Mental Health in Communities of Color During COVID-19
Reducing Health and Health Care Disparities: Implementation Lessons and Best Practices for Health Care Organizations
The article contains information strategies and a roadmap to aid health care organizations in reducing disparities. The article also provides examples of modern-day interventions that have been implemented by organizations, as well as lessons learned and key considerations to increase equity. … [Read more...] about Reducing Health and Health Care Disparities: Implementation Lessons and Best Practices for Health Care Organizations
Civil Commitment: Personal Experiences from Young Adults and Families
Civil commitment, or the practice of involuntary psychiatric hospitalization, presents an ethical conflict between the mental health system and patients. This brief was informed by four interviews with individuals who have experience, either as a young adult or a parent, going through the civil commitment process. While the topic of civil commitment is contentious, the purpose of this brief is to help stakeholders, providers, and policymakers better understand the impact of the civil commitment process on children, young adults, and families. … [Read more...] about Civil Commitment: Personal Experiences from Young Adults and Families
Ethical Considerations and Strategies for Improving Shared Decision-Making in Civil Commitment and Involuntary Hospitalization
This webinar explores civil commitment law through the lens of civil liberties for young adults of transition age. We consider the ethical tensions between a provider or family member's desire to help a young person experiencing serious mental illness and the young person's autonomy. Presenters will discuss the importance of shared decision making and will provide strategies for improving the process of civil commitments for youth and their families. … [Read more...] about Ethical Considerations and Strategies for Improving Shared Decision-Making in Civil Commitment and Involuntary Hospitalization