Telehealth in Mental Healthcare: How Effective is it?- 06/2020 Position Paper
Telehealth Position Paper Summary: In March 2020, health agencies coordinated with government officials throughout the U.S. to offer telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. For mental health providers such as OhioGuidestone, this offers an opportunity to evaluate our se
We can Impact Ohio’s Health Value & Why It’s Important – 06/2020 Position Paper
OhioGuidestone’s Impact on Ohio’s Health Value Position Paper Summary Recently, the Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO), released its 2019 Health Value Dashboard, which placed Ohio at 46th out of 51 in health value among U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Oh
Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Responsive Mental Health Care Necessity- 06/2020 Position Paper
06/2020 Patient-Reported Outcomes Position Paper Summary: Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are useful tools for clinicians and researchers working in behavioral health fields, as well as for the clients they serve. These measures allow programs and treatment to be tailor
Effectively Addressing Unique Therapeutic Needs in Community-Based Services – 06/2020 Position Paper
Therapeutic Needs in Community-Based Services 06-2020 Position Paper Summary: In community mental health treatment, clients often encounter social, and structural barriers and stressors that impact the effectiveness of therapy. These Therapy-Interfering Conditions (TICs) include
PLAY Project: Impressive Tool for ASD Services- 04/2020 Position Paper
PLAY Project Position Paper Summary: In this Position Paper, we explore expanding insurance coverage of the PLAY Project to support developmental and relationship-based treatment of young Ohioans living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This paper examines how we provide servi
Heart Health and Stress: 1 Persisting Issue We Must Address
Heart Health Month If you’re anything like us — health nerds, that is — you know that it’s American Heart Month. During February, organizations across the U.S. promote heart health. So you’ve probably read something recently about the connection between heart he
Superhero: Free 11-Step Recovery Intervention.
What is this Recovery Intervention & Why are we Sharing it? This month we are continuing our focus on addiction by introducing the idea that one can be their own superhero, even if just a little bit through our superhero recovery intervention. Being a superhero for oneself do
Dear College Students, Never Forget Student Mental Health Comes 1st.
Dear Students, In the midst of the hustle of life, juggling sports, work, hobbies, grades, and relationships (while also just trying to get by), student mental health can often take a back seat. However, it’s crucial to prioritize your well-being as a whole, complete indivi
The Lifelong Effects of Toxic Stress Don’t Just Kill — They Torture 1st
To Understand the Lifelong Effects of Toxic Stress, Let’s First Explore the 3 Types of Stress Perhaps you’ve seen or heard this quote or a variation of it from a stranger or a loved one in your life: “You cannot suffer the past or future because they do not exist. What
Joyful Together®: Preventing Childhood Toxic Stress – 03/2019 Position Paper
Joyful Together®: Preventing Childhood Toxic Stress Position Paper Summary: Toxic stress occurs as a response to prolonged, adverse experiences without adequate adult support that impairs brain development and functioning. The 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health foun