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In the joint effort to improve representation in clinical trials, CROs play a vital role. The future of #healthequity is the shared responsibility of both sponsors and CROs, and there are many challenges to overcome. In a recent interview with Daniel Perez, Global Head of Health Equity Strategy for Worldwide Clinical Trials, he called out the stigma still associated with mental health, for example. Black Americans are a commonly underserved group that disproportionately ends up in emergency rooms and are simply assigned an ICD-10 code regarding mental health conditions. There are many factors like this that can impact the pre-screening that CROs conduct, and Perez shared examples of how to improve it. Learn more by reading the blog post: https://hubs.la/Q02Fgl_y0

A common experience working in the human services field is fragmented systems of care. While the human service delivery system in the United States as a whole is robust with a plethora of providers, advocacy agencies in each sector from drug and alcohol, mental health, vocational rehabilitation, employment, leadership training right through to in-home care and non-medical transportation. However, the system as a whole is deeply siloed....Read More https://lnkd.in/gR2ad_b2

Substance use disproportionately impacts minority groups, particularly Black and brown people. To address social determinants of health that affect minority healthcare access and quality, knowledge and action are equally essential. Click to learn four steps toward helping ensure that all groups can seek the help they need, and visit the following link to learn about the ways that you can contribute to our efforts to eliminate these disparities. https://lnkd.in/g4VysXXF #SourceForBetterHealth #MinorityHealth #NMHM24

Putting together this Forum has been a labor of love. We have been listening to members of our community speak at length on how trust has served as a barrier to accessing care. While the pandemic exacerbated this issue, it is not where it began. Centuries of systemic racism, sexism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination have led to disparities in access to healthcare, quality of care, and health outcomes for our most vulnerable groups Trust is a well-established indicator for health outcomes. When we trust our health care providers, we are more likely to share vital information, follow treatment plans, and engage in preventative care, leading to better overall health and recovery rates. As someone who has also been mistreated by health care providers responsible for my mental, behavioral, and physical health throughout my adulthood, this topic is dear to me. Excited to share our final list of speakers in the coming weeks. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eDzqXtH7

JOURNAL ARTICLE | "Behavioral Health Integration and Age-Friendly Systems" by Alexa Fleet, MPH, Alya Simoun, MPH, and Harold Alan Pincus, MD, in Gerontological Society of America (GSA) / Oxford University Press Public Policy and #Aging Report. Read about how the Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms Framework and Behavioral Health Integration intersect & more: https://ow.ly/C9xM50RJ2pw #AgeFriendly IHI

In early 2023, Massachusetts began implementing its Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform, a sweeping set of changes aimed at simplifying access and entry to the state’s outpatient #behavioralhealth care system for all Massachusetts residents. In a new issue brief prepared with support from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and based on input from select Massachusetts stakeholders and early implementation data, Manatt Health’s Stephanie Anthony, Elizabeth Boyes, Jocelyn Guyer and Natassia Rozario describe the key components of the Roadmap and how they are intended to improve access to behavioral health care services. The report also provides an update on implementation of the Roadmap, describes early successes and challenges, and identifies opportunities to strengthen implementation moving forward. Learn more and read the full brief here:

A gripping webinar organized by the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) revealed a nuanced template for addressing substance use from a public health perspective. The webinar underscored an innovative approach to developing public health policies related to substance use. A few things to note: (1) Upholding an individual's autonomy is vital while dealing with health determinants. (2) There is a need for partnerships with individuals who have had first-hand experiences; these partnerships should ensure that the affected people play an integral role in policy and decision-making processes. (3) A bold commitment to eradicate stigmatization and discrimination is what drives this noble course— this will see a more inclusive and just health sector. From my perspective as a critical health sociologist, I find interest in how it integrates trauma(healing)-informed, gender-transformative, anti-racist, culturally safe practices— which should form the basis when coming up with any policies towards substance use. Holistic approaches should include harm reduction and human rights at the forefront to recognize the full spectrum of substance use & addiction. The stress on practical and evidenced decision-making, which facilitates bridging the gap of research to application in reality, is highly compatible with my work philosophy. This approach makes public/community health programs more effective, sustainable, and capable of responding to diverse communities' needs. I look forward to the sector's efforts to advance equity in health and transformative policies towards public/community/population health—an essential realm of public healthcare that impacts many lives. #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #SubstanceUse #CPHA #SocialJustice #HealthPolicy #Addiction #MentalHealth #MentalHealthPolicy #PopulationHealth #CommunityCentric #DrugPolicy Link to video: https://lnkd.in/exs8UejY

Just reading through the abstract and I see too many issues with this supposed blueprint. It’s not a blueprint it’s enabling a failing system by keeping bad habits en toe. Focus needs to lead away from Social Work and onto Mental Health Counselors instead. Social Workers are too busy trying to be supervisors and are usually ill equipped to properly treat a range of symptoms. I would know, every social worker I’ve encountered has told me they weren’t trained in the modalities I needed for proper treatment and because of such I’ve done all my own therapy instead. If you all were really interested in being a “blueprint” you’d recognize your direction as further faulty and not actually anything special or new.

📖 Changing the narrative: From stigma to inclusion Many individuals and communities experience stigma in our healthcare system, with those living with disability, obesity, diabetes, and mental health issues among the most vulnerable. To discuss these experiences, Alison Coughlan chaired a Lived Experience panel with four incredible speakers - Meaghan Read from Diabetes Victoria, James McLure from CHIME (CHange to Improve MEntal Health, which is a partnership between Deakin University and Barwon Health), Philip Waters from Deaf Victoria Inc., and Andrew Wilson from the Weight Issues Network.   We look to these leaders for solutions to tackle stigma and enhance inclusion in health and medical research. 👇 Read more:   https://lnkd.in/dZkxtzVS

Thrilled to share our latest publication in the Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment: "What Happens After the Funding Ends? A Qualitative Sustainability Investigation of Emergency Department-Based Peer Support Programs." Alongside my colleagues Monte Staton, Justin Bell, Alan B. McGuire, and Lisa D. Taylor, we explored the sustainability of peer support programs implemented in Indiana’s emergency departments as part of the Opioid State Targeted Response initiative. Our findings reveal the critical interplay of factors impacting the longevity of these peer support interventions post-funding, including: The importance of securing alternative funding sources. The value of strong partnerships and organizational support. Adapting program structures to meet local needs and changing resources. This research contributes vital insights for policymakers, healthcare providers, and funders dedicated to sustainable approaches for opioid use disorder interventions in emergency care settings. Check it out here for more details: https://lnkd.in/gGDfYgDv Thank you to everyone involved in making this research possible! #PeerSupport #OpioidCrisis #BehavioralHealth #SubstanceUseDisorder #Sustainability #HealthcareResearch #AddictionRecovery #PublicHealth