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This morning, Mental Health America released its annual State of Mental Health in America report. Each year, we use federal data to evaluate the mental health of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Our findings in this year’s report are clear: the U.S. is in a mental health crisis. Here’s a snapshot of what we learned: 🔹 23% of adults - nearly 60 million Americans - experienced a mental illness in the past year. 🔹 2022 had the highest number of deaths by suicides ever recorded in the U.S.; 5% of adults and 13% of youth reported having serious thoughts of suicide. 🔹 1 in 4 adults with frequent mental distress could not see a doctor due to cost. 🔹 1 in 5 youth had at least one major depressive episode in the past year; over half (nearly 3 million youth) did not receive treatment. Read the full report at https://lnkd.in/ef3gtmf

Next month, our very own John Peloquin PhD MBA, CEO and president of Discovery Behavioral Health, will be speaking at the 2024 OPEN MINDS Institute for Operational Excellence in California.    With a focus on the industry's current state, Peloquin will discuss strategies for organizational success and his perspective on the future of behavioral healthcare.     For more about this event, including where to register, please visit the following link: https://ow.ly/GB6750SCKro     #behavioralhealth #behavioralhealthcare #accessyourbestlife #OMExcellence OPEN MINDS Circle

The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl continues to challenge us all. This latest weather event is on the heels of the deadly storms and tornadoes that Houston experienced in May. At Discovery, we have dedicated our livelihoods to helping those in need find healing and emotional and mental wellbeing—and so today, we think it more important than ever to check in with you.   If you are struggling, please reach out to your support system (which, as a reminder, includes us) and ask for help. Together, we will weather this storm. https://ow.ly/hKlu50SFscN

Wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July! #behavioralhealth #behavioralhealthcare #accessyourbestlife #independenceday #julyfourth #happyfourthofjuly

We recognize Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, as a significant milestone in our nation's history, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This day serves as a reminder of the ongoing journey toward freedom, justice and equality for all. #behavioralhealth #behavioralhealthcare #juneteenth  #diversity #justice #equality #accessyourbestlife 

At Discovery Behavioral Health, we proudly support and celebrate the positive impact that the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, agender, asexual, and other identities (LGBTQIA+) within the community have had on our past, present and future.   Please join us in honoring the LGBTQIA+ community for Pride Month, but also year-round.   #behavioralhealth #behavioralhealthcare #pridemonth #juneispridemonth #lgbtqia #lgbtqiasupport #accessyourbestlife 

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” – Harry S. Truman #behavioralhealth #behavioralhealthcare #memorialday #rememberandhonor #accessyourbestlife  

“To do what nobody else will do, [in] a way that nobody else can do, in spite of all we go through; that is to be a nurse.” – Rawsi Williams    To all the nurses out there pouring their hearts into their work each day, we thank you.    #behavioralhealth #behavioralhealthcare #nationalnursesweek #nursesweek #accessyourbestlife

May is Asian American Native Hawai’ian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As we recognize this community, let us celebrate their contributions toward our nation’s past and future. #behavioralhealth #behavioralhealthcare #asianamericannativehawaiianpacificislanderheritagemonth #aanhpiheritagemonth #aanhpi #accessyourbestlife 

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month and the theme is, “Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World” (courtesy of Mental Health America). That can be a question many ask as the world constantly evolves and the pressures from work, school, relationships, current events, etc., impact mental health. For those of us in the healthcare industry, we understand that taking care of others and the shifts in our industry can feel like a lot – and it’s OK to make room for taking care of your own mental health. Although the following tips may seem small, it can be a good start to putting your mental well-being at the forefront: 1) List 5 things you are grateful for; 2) Surround yourself with positive affirmations; 3) Talk about mental health; 4) Replenish with water; 5) Reduce screen time. Today, and each day, let’s continue to work at destigmatizing the conversations around mental health, recognize everyone has some degree of mental health struggles, and know that there are resources – both big and small – to turn to so that we can all live a happy, rewarding life. #behavioralhealth #behavioralhealthcare #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mham #mentalhealthtreatment #wheretostart #supportinrecovery #breakthestigmaofmentalillness