Today's blog title is a tired old mantra used by magicians who make a living convincing the audience that what they see - is not there or, what they don't see - is there. "Now you see it / Now you don't" is anxiety producing because the observer is never sure what is real and begins to mistrust his/her ability to accurately perceive what is right in front of them. This sleight of hand causes anxiety in the individual observer that grows into excitement across the audience and, that's entertainment!

Telehealth: Online Therapy  

Telehealth is a vague, misleading name for what might more accurately be called Face-to-Face Computer Counseling or Internet Therapeutic Counseling. As virtual options such as remote work and telehealth go from a pandemic-driven necessity to an accepted part of daily life, social workers have had to navigate this transition with patients and, at the same time, maintain the quality of their care.

Mental Health Case Management Software: The Secret to Better Client Care

In the mental health field, where every decision can significantly impact a person’s well-being, efficiency and accuracy are critical.

The right tools can make all the difference and mental health case management software is emerging as a game-changer.

From streamlining data collection to improving collaboration among care teams, this software offers solutions that elevate client care and outcomes.

Let’s explore how mental health case management software enhances client care, why it’s essential and what features you should look for.

Adolescents in Cyberspace

Social media is ubiquitous and intricately interwoven with the lives of people. Social media includes web and mobile platforms that allow individuals to connect with others within a virtual network where they can share, co-create or exchange various forms of digital content, including information, messages, photos, or videos. There are an estimated 5.2 billion social media users worldwide. Adults make a clear distinction between online and offline social interactions, while this distinction is less evident in young people. They grow up with plentiful online resources to interact and communicate with others, making them digital natives.

Enhancing Behavioral Health with Case Management Software

In the realm of behavioral health, effective case management is vital for delivering patient-centered care and improving clinical outcomes. Implementing robust case management strategies can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and provide personalized support to individuals. Here's how integrating essential case management strategies can revolutionize behavioral health services:

Why No One Knew 

2024 was plagued with violent outbursts of mass killing resulting in multiple deaths almost 10 times a week. Stanford University defines mass killings as three more victims not due to gang violence or the drug trade. A total of 711 people have been killed and 2,363 people have been wounded in 585 shootings. For each of the last four years there have been more than 600 mass shootings - almost two a day on average.

Lonely Adolescents

"Adolescence is a unique, highly sensitive developmental stage initiated by puberty. During this time, the biological imperative is to detach from family and move closer to peers,” according to a 2021 study of adolescent grief during the COVID-19 pandemic. “In more individualistic cultures, a core developmental task of adolescence is to determine ‘who am I?’ Adolescents seek a coherent, integrated, and stable sense of themselves, separate from the identity imposed on them by family.” This is normal personality development in our Western culture but carries with it the risk of falling into a deep sense of loneliness especially for adolescents as they try to separate their personal identity from their identity as a member of their family. Their desire to feel socially accepted and identify with a group beyond their family of origin becomes particularly intense during this developmental period.

Enhanced Care Management: Elevating Client Support Through Innovative Approaches

In today’s healthcare and social service environments, the need for better, more personalized client care is growing. Enhanced care management focuses on improving how care is delivered by using integrated services, advanced technology, and personalized care plans.

This approach helps healthcare providers and case managers offer more effective support, improving client outcomes and streamlining care processes.

What is Medication Management? Safe and Effective Medication Use

In the healthcare industry, medication management plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the correct medications, in the right dosages, and at the right times.

For healthcare providers, pharmacists, and case managers, understanding medication management is key to improving patient outcomes and enhancing overall care. But what exactly is medication management, and why is it so important in case management?

Medicated Mental Health

Mental health care has come out of the dark ages only recently. Social workers specializing in mental health in the early 20th century facilitated patient care by putting clients together with the most appropriate caregiver or finding a state-run institution that might house them.