Five on Friday: Mental Health Awareness Month

Fri, 05/04/2018 | by Claire Hutkins Seda

MCN Five on Friday - Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Clinicians have reported to us a concerning uptick in fear and anxiety among their mobile and immigrant patients in the last two years. These mental health concerns not only disrupt their daily lives, but they drive patients to avoid seeking care when they need it. Immigrants with legal status in the US are not immune. Of particular concern are mobile immigrants, who may encounter more situations that drive mental health concerns and have fewer resources to get help with them. Read more about why and access helpful resources to better serve your patients at MCN’s behavioral health page. Without further ado, here are the five recommendations from MCN staff for this week. What are you reading? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter..

Community Health Plan of Washington Unveils New Mental Health Resources to Empower Washingtonians and Eliminate Barriers to Care

Corey, Communications and Graphic Designer shared this “good resource to help combat barriers to mental health care in Washington.”

In A Border Region Where Immigrants Are Wary, A Health Center Travels To Its Patients

Candace, Specialist in Clinical Systems & Women’s Health, sent in the NPR piece, “In A Border Region Where Immigrants Are Wary, A Health Center Travels To Its Patients,” which highlights Finger Lakes Community Health.

Almost 1,500 Migrant Children Placed in Homes by the U.S. Government Went Missing Last Year

Rob, Health Network Associate, got us all talking about the mental health needs of newly arrived asylum seekers during our weekly staff meeting with this article: “Almost 1,500 Migrant Children Placed in Homes by the U.S. Government Went Missing Last Year.”

In Tijuana, Migrants Seeking Asylum In The U.S. Tell Harrowing Stories Of Crisis

Many mobile patients arrive with trauma. Claire, Writer and Editor, forwarded on the NPR story, “In Tijuana, Migrants Seeking Asylum In The U.S. Tell Harrowing Stories Of Crisis.”

Key Components of Integrated Care Roundtable Discussion

Theressa, Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, shared SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions’s upcoming roundtable discussion for health centers: Development of Community Partnerships – Key Components of Integrated Behavioral Health Care.

Have a safe and healthy weekend.