The Stepping In It Podcast with Renee Schulte & Jason Haglund
The Stepping In It Podcast is a weekly discussion of the latest news and trends in behavioral health policy development and practice. Each episode features interviews with experts from across the field, including policymakers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates. The podcast provides listeners with practical tips and resources for improving the quality and access to behavioral health care.
The Stepping In It Podcast with Renee Schulte & Jason Haglund
36. Navigating Acute Care: Insights into State Hospitals & Mental Health Institutes
In this episode, we delve into acute psychiatric care, focusing on the vital role of state psychiatric hospitals and Mental Health Institutes (MHIs). We discuss the importance of crisis care and integrated services in avoiding acute treatment whenever possible, highlighting specific facilities such as the Independence Mental Health Institute and the Cherokee Mental Health Institute, which provide specialized services for adults and youth in need of acute psychiatric care. Drawing from research and reports, we analyze trends in psychiatric inpatient capacity and explore the challenges faced by advocates working to address the need for additional psychiatric beds within state systems, amidst societal issues like incarceration rates and homelessness. Join us as we navigate the landscape of acute psychiatric care and its impact on individuals and communities.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Gain insights into navigating the complexities of behavioral health systems.
- Discover the challenges and solutions for accessing vital mental health care.
- Understand the pivotal role of state hospitals in supporting mental health care.
- Explore the transition process from state hospitals to community care for individuals.
- Uncover the impact of policy changes on mental health services in communities.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction to Behavioral Health Systems
00:03:30 - The Purpose of State Hospitals
00:08:14 - Services Provided in State Hospitals
00:11:44 - Varied Functions of State Hospitals
00:12:47 - Challenges of State Hospitals
00:13:38 - Minnesota's Approach to State Hospitals
00:15:31 - Changing Perspectives on State Hospitals
00:19:21 - Trends in Psychiatric Inpatient Capacity
00:24:29 - Advocacy and Incremental Change
00:25:27 - Prioritizing Tasks for Planting Season
00:26:11 - Removing Distractions
00:26:50 - Time Wasters
00:27:49 - Importance of State Hospitals
00:28:32 - Looking Ahead: Children's Mental Health System
Links:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9077613/
- https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/mental-health/inpatient-facilities
- https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/mental-health/inpatient-facilities/independence
- https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/mental-health/inpatient-facilities/cherokee
- https://www.nasmhpd.org/sites/default/files/The%20Vital%20Role%20of%20State%20Psychiatric%20HospitalsTechnical%20Report_July_2014(2).pdf
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9077627/
- National Association of State Mental health program directors report
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