At St. Joseph’s Hospital in Southern California, doctors have created an emergency room specialized for those with mental health needs who often have longer wait times.
Other content in this Stream
Our mental health innovations
Our nation is facing a mental health crisis. Across the U.S., more than 40 million adults have a mental health condition, and more than half of them go untreated. Stigma, gaps in care and a lack of...
Rod's blog: Patrick Kennedy on destigmatizing mental health
Recently, I had the opportunity to hear Patrick Kennedy speak about his personal struggles with mental illness and drug addiction. He talked openly about the trauma he experienced growing up, as...
Move to integrate behavioral health sees progress
Challenges with licensure requirements, data sharing, and the promise of skimpier health plans remain...
School strategies for preventing drug abuse and suicide
The Trust for America’s Health and the Well Being Trust created a joint policy paper that calls for a national strategy to improve childhood resilience and school responses to crises involving...
Depressed teens turn to social media to cope
A new survey finds 90 percent of teens and young adults with depression symptoms turned to digital tech for help or information...
Mental health therapy via mobile apps could replace office visits, according to new study
Dr. Benjamin Miller, Chief Strategy Officer for Well Being Trust said as young people flock to the internet seeking support and help, health professionals must be ready.
Get to know your neighbors for mental health
Dr. Nathan Engle, PsyD, a psychologist with Providence talks about building a community and the benefits of getting to know your neighbors.
5 ways design is transforming behavioral health centers
Circadian lighting, calming materials, and transparency are helping to normalize the patient experience in behavioral healthcare.
Podcast: Effort to Prevent Suicide and Improve Mental Health Takes a ‘Whole-Person’ Approach
In this podcast, Tyler Norris, CEO of the Well Being Trust, discusses recent high-profile suicides.
Addressing homelessness, mental health and more
Our caregivers and community partners work together to meet vital local needs. Read our 2017 community benefit report.
On the Front Lines of Treating Mental Illness: Meet St. Joseph’s BART Team
St. Joesph Health has developed a new strategy for helping patients struggling with mental illness...
Here’s what a comprehensive mental health care system for Orange County could potentially look like
CHOC’s brand new Mental Health Inpatient Center has 18 bright, airy rooms with common recreational areas and cheery leaf motifs adorning its entryways and walls.
Just when you think you’ve reached the finish line for pregnancy, you discover there’s a "fourth trimester." This “trimester” describes the postpartum period from the time your wee one is born to...
Hoag has stepped up its efforts to address youth mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts...
Dr. Patricia De Marco, Medical Director of Hoag’s Maternal Mental Health Program, noted that depression during pregnancy can not only have negative effects on an unborn baby, but can even affect...
32:58Tyler Norris and DJ Skee Talk About Mental Health and Wellness
Tyler Norris spoke with Dash Radio’s DJ Skee about the importance of reducing stigma around mental health and focusing on wellness.
Hoag launches Maternal Mental Health Program for both new and expecting moms to receive increased access to mental health screening and care...
27:00Rod Hochman Talks With Chris Little About Providence St. Joseph Health
CEO Rod Hochman talked with Chris Little about the work Providence St. Joseph Health is doing to shape the future of health care.
Well Being Trust announces first grants