In response to Neelofar Lalani, MD's repost of Aly Nadir Badruddin's powerful message about mental health awareness and the Aga Khan Foundation Walk & Run Dallas, I had to share my reflections. 🔗 And if you are looking to reduce healthcare unit costs by 70% and make the process smoother for patients? Here's how we can help streamline operations and boost efficiency: bit.ly/sly-home-li-general Seema Jiwani, DNP, RN Check out the original post here: https://lnkd.in/grtZYehf Here’s my video reply. Would love to hear your take. Rajni Bharara

Screens are everywhere - but what does that mean for our mental health? In the latest episode of That’s a Thought from Cigna Healthcare, host Dr. Stuart Lustig sits down with Dr. Nichole Schermerhorn to unpack the benefits and challenges of screen time. From family dynamics to brain development, they explore how technology shapes our lives - and share practical tips for finding balance between connection and overuse. 👉 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/esdXVpR8

Traditional healers play a key role in rural mental health, offering first-line care and culturally grounded support. Collaborative care models linking traditional and biomedical systems expand access, reduce stigma, and improve early detection. Read more: https://bit.ly/3GZF3no

WHAT ARE THE KEY CHALLENGES SURROUNDING MENTAL HEALTH DATA? In the final paper of the mental health edition of the SAHR, Ndlovu and colleagues argue that in the context of mental health, the expansion of routine indicators, policy frameworks, and longitudinal cohort resources presents a significant opportunity for enhanced analysis and system insight. However, significant gaps remain concerning community-level data capture, disaggregation by age, gender and geography, standardisation of indicators, and governance structures. These limitations hinder the full integration of mental health into national health surveillance systems. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gi_TAK8N #HealthSystemsTrust #mentalhealth #sahrmentalhealth #mentalhealthcare Dr Ntombi Sigwebela, Salome Maswime, Bulelani Kuwane, Sibusiso Hlatjwako, Ashnie Padarath, Ntombifuthi Blose, Noluthando Ndlovu, Emma-Louise Mackie, James Michael Burnett

In the mental health space, it’s easy and comfortable to stay in endless conversations, debates, and ideation with others from within the field. While often stimulating, I’ve found that many breakthroughs happen when we cross-reference ideas with people from entirely different disciplines. To advance innovation in mental health, we need scientific, legal, regulatory, medical, and financial perspectives. One of the most interesting parts of the past two days in the US is that I haven’t spoken to a single mental health expert, yet I’ve identified several clear ways to deepen our impact.

Updated Australian Digital Mental Health Directory for practitioners Excited to share the latest edition of the eMHPrac Directory, a trusted, evidence-based guide to Australian digital mental health services. This updated resource is designed to help health practitioners quickly identify safe, high-quality digital tools to support diverse populations across Australia. It includes new services, updated listings, and practical insights for integrating digital mental health into clinical care. Order a free hard copy of the eMHPrac Directory here: https://lnkd.in/gsQy6J8V #emhprac #digitalmentalhealth

[What does “being on the cutting-edge” mean when discussing mental and behavioral health issues for first responders?] Being on the forefront of first responder behavioral health means embracing innovation and evidence-based practices to address the unique challenges faced by first responders. https://lnkd.in/eu3bdcFY

[What does “being on the cutting-edge” mean when discussing mental and behavioral health issues for first responders?] Being on the forefront of first responder behavioral health means embracing innovation and evidence-based practices to address the unique challenges faced by first responders. https://lnkd.in/eu3bdcFY

Private equity is playing a growing role in behavioral health — but what does that mean for access, quality, and transparency in care? In this week’s episode of The Mental Health Evolution, Dr. Jane M. Zhu joins Rachel Harrison to unpack what her research reveals about ownership trends, regulation, and how clinicians and patients can stay informed as the industry evolves. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gAPV7GHP #MentalHealthEvolution #BehavioralHealth #PrivateEquity #HealthPolicy

In response to Yannier Ferrer Martinez post recognizing World Mental Health Day, I wanted to share a reflection. 🔗 And if you are looking to reduce healthcare unit costs by 70% and make the process smoother for patients? Here's how we can help streamline operations and boost efficiency: bit.ly/sly-home-li-general Jose Alfredo Alvarez , MD FAPA Check out the original post here: https://lnkd.in/gkvav2Wt Here’s my video reply Would love to hear Nipasa Pradhan