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Open Discussion: Youth Mental Health and Social Media: From Posting to Influencing

Parents, caregivers and providers play an important role in guiding how teens use social media. But it can be hard to know where to start! How are youth developing their online presence? What are the risks and rewards of posting and creating content? What does it mean to be an “influencer”?

Continue the conversation with Pam Pietruszewski and Dr. Willough Jenkins in the Open Discussion on Wednesday, July 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET. This will be a chance to ask follow-up questions and discuss what you have learned.

Funding for the Center of Excellence was made possible by Grant No. SM087180 from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the US Government.

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The Ohio Council Welcomes New Member Provider, Mentor Behavioral Health

Mentor Behavioral Health in Independence, OH - Lisa Clark, State Director, Behavioral Health Services can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at (440) 465-8739. 

Mentor Behavioral Health is a for-profit organization for Sevita Health, which provides behavioral health services in all Ohio counties. 

Click here to learn more about Mentor Behavioral Health!

 

Supreme Court’s Decision to Overrule Chevron Doctrine Set to Impact Behavioral Health Regulations

After a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, lower courts will now have more say in behavioral health care regulation.

In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court overruled a 40-year decision known as the Chevron doctrine that required lower courts to defer to federal agencies on the interpretation of unclear statutes.

The decision could impact regulations governing Medicaid and Medicare payment rates and insurance coverage of mental health services, according to KFF.

In a post-Chevron world, federal agencies can issue regulations interpreting legislation, but courts will decide whether the agencies’ interpretation is lawful.

A group of health care organizations including the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, the American Cancer Society and the American Public Health Association wrote a letter defending Chevron in January.

The group stated that overruling Chevron would cause “tremendous disruption” to publicly funded health insurance programs, the stability of the U.S. health care system and the health and wellbeing of patients.

“Overruling Chevron would have enormous impact on the administration of federal programs – including Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP – that are critical to public health,” the letter read.

 

Dayton Mental Health Hospital Expected to Cost $273M, Take Years to Fund

The $10 million in state funds set aside for a new 216-bed mental health hospital in Dayton that was included in Ohio’s capital budget signed by Gov. Mike DeWine last week is only the first step in a costly, yearslong process.

Indeed, while the current capital budget funding would cover these initial expenditures, funding for architectural design and construction would be a part of future capital budget negotiations.

The total cost of the hospital is estimated at around $273 million, according to initial estimates from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Local officials say the new facility is needed and has been since the former state mental health facility was closed 16 years ago — but the long timeline means other solutions are needed in the meantime.

State officials say a Dayton-area facility is needed to relieve pressure on the Columbus facility and Summit Behavioral Healthcare in Cincinnati.

“As the governor highlighted during the capital budget bill signing, building a statewide system of supports for Ohioans facing mental health remains one of his top priorities.

 

RSVP for August 7 NASW Ohio Great Minds Fellowship Stakeholder Meeting

August 7, 2024, 10am-11am, Zoom

The National Association of Social Workers- Ohio is hosting a stakeholder meeting for university officials and community behavioral health agency staff to provide feedback to the Ohio Department of Higher Education and Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services about the Great Minds Fellowship. The feedback will be used to inform NASW Ohio's advocacy for the program and to assist stakeholders with program implementation for the 24-25 academic year. RSVP: https://forms.gle/LnR5aa6XGeL6PB7t8

 
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