Course
The Mental & Behavioral Health Crisis: A Solutions Driven Discussion
Self-paced
1.5 credits
Full course description
Description
This training explores the increasing demand for mental and behavioral health services, driven by factors such as an aging population and the pandemic. It discusses strategies like short-term, solution-based therapy and addresses workforce challenges, including the shortage of behavioral health professionals and the need for innovative solutions to meet demand.
Target Audience
This training video will be helpful to mental health administrators, healthcare policymakers, behavioral health professionals, and educators involved in addressing workforce shortages and improving mental health service delivery.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the factors driving the growing demand for mental and behavioral health services.
- Recognize the benefits and applications of short-term, solution-based therapy models.
- Identify challenges in recruiting behavioral health professionals and their impact on service delivery.
- Explore effective strategies to address workforce shortages in behavioral health care.