My Experiences in the Mental Health Field

Leaders in the mental health field have an important role in leading services for the emotional healing/recovery of individuals who may be suffering from situational challenges or physical/mental disabilities. Since 2008 I have provided direct services to individuals receiving behavioral health services in inpatient/outpatient settings. And during this time a significant challenge I’ve observed is deficits in the positive mental health of these organizations. Other challenges have included issues in communication, service delivery, and appropriate utilization of staff/resources. As someone who identifies as a leader, I’m very passionate about seeing growth of leaders and organizations and I’ve sought to advocate for change in these areas. Herein lies my purpose for the work I am doing and this blog.

Organizational success and health begins with having a clear message. What message do you want to get across? This message could be related to your larger mission, vision, or goals, or could be specific to setting expectations for clients and staff, a goal or project you want to accomplish, or an area that you want to affect change in. Who does this message impact? Is it clients you serve, members of your team or staff, the larger community, or partners in your efforts? How does your message contribute to what you want to achieve and how does it add value? What steps are needed to put your message into practice? And how are you evaluating your success and organizational health?  

I hope these questions help you to think more deeply about your message and the goals you want to achieve.

I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to share a comment or reach out if you’d like to connect, have questions, or are interested in partnering. 

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