Crisis Systems Transformation: Now Is the Time-View Presentation

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This video summarized a webinar on crisis transformation and the development of an ideal crisis system. The webinar was hosted by the American Psychiatric Association, the National Association for State Mental Health Program Directors, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the National Council for Mental Well-Being. Dr. Stephanie O'Mill provided an overview of the report titled "Roadmap to the Ideal Crisis System" and moderated the webinar. The report highlights the need to improve the nation's crisis system and identifies the components of an ideal crisis system. The webinar discussed the progress made in increasing funding for crisis services and the development of crisis systems. It also addressed the importance of implementing a three-digit suicide prevention and crisis number, 988. The National Council and the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry compiled the report, which outlines the essential elements of an ideal crisis system. These include accountability and finance, the crisis continuum, and basic clinical practices. The goals of the webinar were to raise awareness about the unique opportunities to improve the crisis system and provide guidance on implementing the ideal crisis system. The presenters emphasized the importance of incorporating peer support into crisis systems. They also discussed the role of peer respites in providing short-term crisis support. The webinar highlighted the need for coordination of care between crisis services and psychiatrists to ensure better outcomes for individuals in crisis. The presenters also touched on the current challenges faced by the crisis system, such as limited resources and capacity. The webinar concluded with a discussion on how to advocate for the development of an ideal crisis system and the importance of partnerships and collaboration between different stakeholders. Overall, the webinar provided valuable insights into crisis transformation and the steps needed to create an ideal crisis system. No credits were mentioned for this video.

Keywords

crisis transformation

ideal crisis system

American Psychiatric Association

National Association for State Mental Health Program Directors

funding for crisis services

three-digit suicide prevention and crisis number

peer support

coordination of care

limited resources

advocacy for ideal crisis system