Rapid Conversion to Telemental Health Services in Response to COVID-19: Experiences of Two Outpatient Mental Health Clinics

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew C. Mishkind ◽  
Jay H. Shore ◽  
Kammy Bishop ◽  
Kaitlin D'Amato ◽  
Azure Brame ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Telemental Health ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Rapid Conversion

Association between patient-provider racial and ethnic concordance and patient-centered communication in outpatient mental health clinics.

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 423-439
Author(s):  
Christin Mujica ◽  
Kiara Alvarez ◽  
Shalini Tendulkar ◽  
Mario Cruz-Gonzalez ◽  
Margarita Alegría
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health ◽  
Health Clinics

scholarly journals TRANSFORMING DEMENTIA SERVICE DELIVERY: THE MENTAL HEALTH GERO-CHAMPIONS PROGRAM

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S380-S380
Author(s):  
Regina M Koepp
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Neurocognitive Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Clinical Support

Abstract In order to provide effective mental health care to older adults with major neurocognitive disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias) within outpatient mental health clinics, mental health practitioners must possess a basic understanding of these disorders, the needs of and challenges faced by people living with dementia and their families, and effective treatment approaches for this population. The Mental Health Gero-Champions Program was established in 2015 at a large Veterans Affairs medical center with the aim of providing clinical support and opportunities for training to multidisciplinary mental health providers to enhance skills in assessing and treating older adults with neurocognitive disorders. This presentation will provide an overview of the Mental Health Gero-Champions Program, describe the development and implementation of this program, and discuss challenges and successes in sustaining this transformative initiative over time.

scholarly journals Proportion of U.S. Clinics Offering LGBT-Tailored Mental Health Services Decreased Over Time: A Panel Study of the National Mental Health Services Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 174-184
Author(s):  
Derek Chen ◽  
Ryan J. Watson ◽  
Theodore L. Caputi ◽  
Chelsea L. Shover
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Community Mental Health Centers ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
National Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Centers ◽  
Over Time

Our objective was to characterize the proportion of U.S. mental health clinics that offered LGBT-tailored mental health services between 2014 and 2018. We used data from the National Mental Health Services Survey (NMHSS) to construct a mixed logistic model of availability of LGBT-tailored mental health services over time, by region (Northeast, South, Midwest and West), and by facility type (Veterans Administration, inpatient/residential, outpatient, community mental health centers and mixed). Our results show that the overall proportion of mental health clinics that offered LGBT-tailored services decreased from 2014 to 2018. Our results also indicate that Veteran Affairs clinics and facilities in the West and Northeast were most likely to offer LGBT-tailored mental health services. Given the temporal, regional, and facility gaps in LGBT-tailored mental health services availability, more effort should be dedicated to addressing this disparity.

The Relationship Between Suicidal Behaviors and Zero Suicide Organizational Best Practices in Outpatient Mental Health Clinics

2021 ◽  
pp. appi.ps.2020005
Author(s):  
Deborah M. Layman ◽  
Jamie Kammer ◽  
Emily Leckman-Westin ◽  
Mike Hogan ◽  
Julie Goldstein Grumet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Suicidal Behaviors ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Pharmacogenetic testing in outpatient mental health clinics

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Tammie Gainey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Outpatient Clinics ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mental Health Clinicians ◽  
Pharmacogenetic Testing ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health ◽  
Health Clinics

The purpose of this study was to evaluate mental health clinicians' perceived knowledge regarding pharmacogenetic testing; their attitude, receptivity towards, and confidence in pharmacogenetic testing; and how pharmacogenetic testing is being implemented to support decision making in outpatient clinics. This study was guided by Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) Theory. An exhausted literature search was conducted to find studies on mental health clinicians' knowledge, perceived attitudes, and implementation of pharmacogenetic testing. The subject population included 28 mental health clinicians who are actively utilizing pharmacogenetic testing in outpatient mental health clinics. Participants responded to semi-structured open-ended prompts regarding knowledge, perceptions and implementation of pharmacogenetic testing in mental health outpatient clinics. Data were analyzed using a qualitative descriptive approach. Five relevant themes emerged related to the perceptions of pharmacogenetic testing, impact on clinical decision-making, associated concerns of pharmacogenetic testing, knowledge gaps among clinicians, and policy challenges. Overall, clinicians perceived pharmacogenetic testing beneficial to guide dosing and medication selection to decrease the risk of side effects and increase tolerability of psychotropic medications. This study will lead to future research to support shared decision-making around pharmacogenetics testing, medication adherence and tolerability, and setting guidelines for pharmacogenetics testing in mental health clinics.

scholarly journals Ushering in the Silver Age of Telehealth: Addressing Telehealth Disparities for Older Adults With Disabilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 569-570
Author(s):  
Hilary Touchett
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Data Warehouse ◽  
Silver Age ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Mobility Impairments ◽  
Clinical Encounters ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Silver Lining ◽  
Rapid Conversion

Abstract One silver lining of COVID-19 has been the ushering in of ‘the golden age of telehealth’. However, this unplanned rapid conversion to telehealth left many providers and clinics unprepared to address systemic barriers that adversely affect older adults, particularly those with disabilities. Data from the VA Corporate Data Warehouse suggest that the rapid adoption of telehealth in mental health clinics during COVID-19 widened telehealth utilization disparities for older Veterans (65+) with disabilities. With 4.5 million Veterans 55+ who have at least one disability more attention to addressing this widening gap is needed. For those with hearing, vision, and complex mobility impairments, there are unique challenges to initiating telehealth services. Dr. Touchett will present preliminary findings while discussing ethical and contextual considerations when using telehealth with older Veterans who have disabilities, while discussing ways to facilitate robust clinical encounters for this population.

scholarly journals Acquisition of Information About Innovative Practices in Outpatient Mental Health Clinics

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 752-763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karissa M. Fenwick ◽  
Lawrence A. Palinkas ◽  
Michael S. Hurlburt ◽  
Rebecca D. Lengnick-Hall ◽  
Sarah M. Horwitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health ◽  
Health Clinics
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