Monday, August 19 | Human Services, Cause Connected, Partnerships and Collaboration
School activities are in full swing once again. While back-to-school can be an exciting time for students, it can also trigger some nerves, stress and even heightened anxiety. It’s crucial we recognize the potential toll the transition can take on the mental health of kids, regardless of age.
For younger children where academic-related stress is not necessarily an issue, being away from the familiarity of home and family can cause unrest. Students further along in their academic career often encounter pressure to perform in the classroom that coincides with various life changes that come with adolescence. Preparing to juggle an active social life, new class schedule and extracurriculars all while planning for the future can overwhelm individuals as they embark on a new school year.
While experiencing self-doubt and navigating school-life balance can be tough, it’s important parents and guardians understand how to not only help their children during times of transition, but also remain mindful of mental health and wellness along the way.
KidsTLC Director of Risk Management and Compliance, Dan Lash, is a licensed therapist who has done extensive work with children and young adults throughout his professional career. We spoke with Lash to gain insight and gather five concrete tips to help parents effectively support their kids during the busy back-to-school shuffle.
As we close the chapter on summer, consider how these tips can be applied to you and your child’s daily routine this school year. There are ways to handle the stress and uncertainty the classroom can bring, but it all starts with communication between you and your child. Be open, listen well and ask questions. Check out some additional resources from Mental Health America below:
https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/blog/going-back-school-doesn%E2%80%99t-have-be-hard
https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/helping-home-tips-parents
Monday, September 18 | Thought Leadership,Human Services,Care Coordination,Cause Connected,Legislative/Policy,Value-based Care
The opioid crisis is one of the most serious healthcare issues in our nation today. But there is hope. We believe there are three strategies your organization can leverage to combat opioid addiction and overdose: integrated care, policy and technology. This blog outlines some examples of all three and lists helpful resources your organization can use.
MoreThursday, September 14 | Thought Leadership,Human Services,Netsmart in the Community
By understanding mental health and suicide go hand-in-hand we can take the first step in reducing suicide risk and help heal our families, friends and loved-ones heal and grow forward as a community.
MoreTuesday, August 29 | Thought Leadership,Human Services,Partnerships and Collaboration
If the past few years has taught us anything, it is that consumers of healthcare want to access care their way. We live in a digital world which is impacting how we deliver care. Netsmart is committed to meeting the new and varied needs of providers by developing solutions that meet them where they are. The same is true for consumers. Having had a taste of virtual services, many consumers will want to continue virtual care and prefer much broader digital experiences. At Netsmart, we call this focus on the user experience "extreme usability."
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