Though the pandemic is receding, state health officials say the shortages that came with it have worsened, resulting in longer waits for mental health care.
May 10, 2023 3:30:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in mental health, workforce
Though the pandemic is receding, state health officials say the shortages that came with it have worsened, resulting in longer waits for mental health care.
Sep 7, 2022 9:09:15 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in mental health, behavioral health, adolescent, Pediatrics, psychiatry
NC- PAL is a collaboration between NC Department of Health and Human Services and Duke Psychiatry. It is a behavioral health telephone consultation program available to pediatric health care providers.
Jul 13, 2022 8:15:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in mental health, family medicine, Pediatrics, suicide, crisis
Today the Northwest AHEC Practice Support team brings you an announcement from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy regarding the 988 Suicide Help Line.
Mar 30, 2022 10:21:36 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in mental health, family medicine, anxiety, Pediatrics, depression
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children's Hospital Association,
Feb 3, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, mental health, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, depression
Postpartum depression is a form of depression that occurs in some women following pregnancy and delivery. It is one of the most common medical complications during the six months following childbirth and is associated with adverse outcomes for both mother and child. In North Carolina, nearly 11% of women experienced postpartum depression. Source: America's Health Rankings https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/health-of-women-and-children/measure/postpartum_depression/state/NC
Jan 10, 2022 10:31:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in mental health, behavioral health, online learning, integrated care
This online series will focus on the reverse integration process and provide details on how to implement this new model of care. It is offered as an FREE online series that is self-paced with 5 modules to choose from.
Jan 5, 2022 12:37:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in COVID-19, Primary Care, mental health
From NC DHHS:
The stress of life, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to handle it on your own.
Nov 3, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Perinatal, mental health, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Nov. 30, 2021 / 10am – 12:15pm - The Impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in Substance Use Treatment
Dec. 2, 2021 / 10am – 12:15pm - Improving Outcomes in Substance Use Treatment by Modifying Approaches for Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Webinar Series ONLY - View this live event from your device. Participants are expected to attend both days.
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