Behavior Health and Wellness Blog

Trends In Psychiatric Inpatient Capacity

This article is about the lack of available hospital beds for individuals in crisis. There has been an ongoing lack of hospital beds since the 1970’s into the 2000’s, and this is a an issue. To read more about the trends in psychiatric bed capacity check out the link attached below. https://www.nasmhpd.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/Trends-in-Psychiatric-Inpatient-Capacity_United-States%20_1970-2018_NASMHPD-2.pdf

From Crisis To Help

Check out this link to read more about key elements to help individuals and systems move from crisis to care. https://nasmhpd.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/From-Crisis-to-Care-Building-from-988-and-Beyond_NASMHPD-1.pdf

Marijuana Prevention

Marijuana use can slow down learn, cause breathing issues and have many other side affects to your health. https://www.facebook.com/ballequity/photos/a.480301452124979/2440053952816376/

COVID-19 VACCINATION ENCOURAGEMENT: PART 8

Even if there is a possibility to get COVID-19 symptoms from the vaccine, it usually isn’t as severe as if a person catches COVID-19. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fballequity%2Fphotos%2Fa.480301452124979%2F2077717659050009%2F&show_text=true&width=500

Vape Prevention

Vaping is not any better than smoking cigarettes. They both contain a large amount of nicotine that leads to health problems. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fballequity%2Fphotos%2Fa.480301452124979%2F2076961752458933%2F&show_text=true&width=500

COVID-19 VACCINATION ENCOURAGEMENT: PART 7

The COVID-19 Vaccine has been tested many times and has been given out to many people with allergic reactions. If you would feel safer to, please contact your doctor for an approval. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fballequity%2Fphotos%2Fa.480301452124979%2F2076216229200152%2F&show_text=true&width=500

Surrounding Awareness

Stay safe by being aware of your surroundings. Avoid dark or secluded areas when possible. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fballequity%2Fphotos%2Fa.480301452124979%2F2075454289276346%2F&show_text=true&width=500

COVID-19 VACCINATION ENCOURAGEMENT: PART 6

There may be barriers to getting your COVID-19 Vaccination, but it doesn’t make it impossible. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fballequity%2Fphotos%2Fa.480301452124979%2F2074706892684419%2F&show_text=true&width=500