About the FLORIDA MENTAL HEALTH COALITION
Mission Statement
To provide quality mental health care via evidenced-based modalities in order to help families, individuals, children and older adults nationwide.
Vision Statement
To make mental health services immediately available to underserved populations nationwide
At The Florida Mental Health Coalition we believe a healthy state of mind builds the foundation for a healthy life. Our goal is to provide quality, compassionate, and thorough mental health care to the ever growing underserved populations country-wide and this includes the senior population in America. To that end, our Non-Profit organization delivers essential mental health services to thousands of patients of Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes, Veterans, Group Homes, and Independent Living Facilities. Additionally, we serve one of the neediest and most vulnerable populations; children in the foster care system and their families. Last but not least, we are also busy helping medical staff of all disciplines, first responders, preschools, and families in need while actively supporting those on the front lines via provision of supplies, technology, and of course, Mental Health Services.
Research shows that mental illness affects about one in four Americans in any given year. Over 90% of completed suicides (a top ten cause of death) had a diagnosable mental illness at time of death. Our resolve is further strengthened by the stigma surrounding mental health and the fact that over two thirds of those living with mental illness don’t seek treatment. Supporting The Florida Mental Health Coalition is a clear way to help address and treat mental illness.
There is no greater pre-cursor to an increase in mental health decompensation than a threatening major life event resulting in trauma. Our Foundation supports the delivery of evidence based trauma informed services to victims of sexual abuse; domestic violence; neglect; abandonment; substance abuse exposure; and natural disasters. We work closely and rigorously in the healing process of every patient as they transition from survivor mode back to healthy living mode.
JUST IN: March 23 2020
Health Care Workers in China During COVID-19 Outbreak Report Mental Health Issues
March 23, 2020
A significant proportion of physicians and nurses treating patients exposed to COVID-19 in China reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open. “Together, our findings present concerns about the psychological well-being of physicians and nurses involved in the acute COVID-19 outbreak,” researchers wrote.
The cross-sectional survey-based study included 1257 health care workers in 34 hospitals in multiple regions of China. Data were gathered between January 29, 2020, and February 3, 2020, and symptoms were assessed using the Chinese versions of the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire, the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, the 7-item Insomnia Severity Index, and the 22-item Impact of Event Scale–Revised.
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New York state is asking any psychologist and therapist willing to volunteer in order to meet the demands of the public. Lets help families and households sustain income and sponsor clinicians to help states such as New York immediately.
Given the Non-Profit economic climate we are doing our very best to sustain treatment services for every single patient without interruption; especially the delivery of such time sensitive services to our most vulnerable patients. We need your help to ensure we can continue to fiscally sustain the delivery of these crucial services. With your help, we can provide the mental health care that our patients very much need and deserve.
We, at the Mental Health Coalition, collaborate extensively with our community partners that include:
- The Department of Children and Family Services
- Child Net
- Broward Behavioral Health
- Office of the Attorney General
- Guardian Ad Litem Program
- Children’s Legal Services
- Broward Sheriff’s Office
- The Florida Assisted Living Association.
The Florida Mental Health Coalition is a registered 501C3 – #83-1009577 not for profit in Florida that works with thousands of Geriatric patients in Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Independent Living Facilities.
Please take a moment and open your heart and support us by making a donation to The Florida Mental Health Coalition Foundation.
