West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Assoc.
West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Assoc.
Legislative Short - Mental Hygiene
Legislative Short - Mental Hygiene
Legislative Short - Mental Hygiene
Wednesday 15th February 2023
Lake Morehouse and Mark Drennan discuss delays and potential solutions for improving Mental Hygiene processes in West Virginia.
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Get the buttons here!Mental Hygiene in West Virginia: Tackling Delays and Modernizing Care
We have an overwhelming need for services, but sometimes we lack a continuum of care to serve some of these people where they need to be served at, and where our members come in is: our members are experts in mental health fields, so they provide guidance to the courts as to whether the person is actually in need of involuntary treatment because of their mental illness and that they're a danger to self or others.
Imagine needing urgent mental health care, but facing days of waiting due to bureaucratic delays. In this episode of 'The Association Spotlight Series', host Lake Morehouse sits down with Mark Drennan to unpack the pressing issues surrounding Mental Hygiene in West Virginia. Mental hygiene is a legal process designed to ensure individuals in crisis receive involuntary treatment when necessary. However, Drennan reveals that this process often takes far too long, leaving those in need without timely help.
Drennan doesn't just highlight problems; he also brings solutions to the table. He discusses innovative ways to modernize the system, like utilizing video conferencing for hearings to speed up the process. He also emphasizes the importance of creating transitional facilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This would free up beds in state psychiatric institutions, allowing for quicker responses to mental hygiene cases.
The conversation also touches on workforce challenges and the lack of a comprehensive care continuum, both of which exacerbate the delays in providing necessary treatment. Drennan's insights offer a clear picture of the current landscape and potential improvements that could make a real difference. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intricacies of mental health care systems, especially those who are directly affected by these issues.
Whether you're a professional in the field or someone with a personal connection to mental health struggles, you'll find valuable takeaways in this discussion.