Becker's Healthcare January 31, 2025
Behavioral health can be isolating work, so fostering connection is a priority for Chase Brexton Health Care.
Lisa Pearson, vice president of behavioral health at Baltimore-based Chase Brexton, said therapists are trying to “stay whole.” In addition to encouraging connection and community, the organization is also encouraging therapists to step out of their offices for lunch.
Ms. Pearson will speak on “Tackling Social Determinants of Health to Improve Behavioral Health Outcomes” at Becker’s Behavioral Health Summit. She caught up with Becker’s to explain her approach to whole-person health, and why it’s time to flip integrated care on its head.
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