Becker's Healthcare June 5, 2024
Today and over the next several years, mental health will challenge hospital and health system executives in how they communicate, prioritize, respond and invest.
The intricate nature of mental health issues places unique demands on leaders, compounded by the enduring stigma and troubled history of mental healthcare in the United States. Historically, mental health treatment was marked by “moral treatment of the insane,” substandard asylum conditions, and an overreliance on institutionalization. These regrettable practices only perpetuated the misconception that mental health is somehow separate from physical health and overall well-being — a notion that still lingers today.
While awareness of youth mental health crises, serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders is greater than it once was, attitudes...
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