TTV partners with VCCC to improve trauma care

Today we recognize World Mental Health Day and reaffirm our collective commitment to promote mental health for all. 🌍 At Vennue, we dont just advocate; we activate. We mobilize pharmacists as change-agents -- empowering them with knowledge, tools and confidence to integrate mental health into their daily interactions with patients, caregivers and co-workers. Vennue's results-oriented approach helps reduce stigma, increase early detection, improve medication managment, and strengthen patient referrals -- while also helping to address health workforce burn-out and attrition. In the past year alone, nearly 500 pharmacists from 25 countries completed our one-of-a-kind program "Mental Healthcare + Pharmacy." Special thanks to Mandip Pokharel for showcasing this program at the FIP 2025 World Pharmacy Congress and inspiring all of us to join the Global Mental Health Movement, stating: "Mental Health is an absolutely vital component of public health. But stigma is strong and services are lacking. We pharmacists can help fill the gap by promoting mental health and outreach in our workplace and our communities -- not just today, but every day. " Be a change-agent. Access Vennue's free Mental Healthcare + Pharmacy resources today and share them with a friend: https://hub.vennue.org/s/

Beautiful to see what's happening with Just Listening in London, especially by GP friends. Although potentially the common practice of many professionals, the nuance and intention of GP's using in JL in London is wonderful. Even a chronic pain clinic using Just Listening under a GP lead. Case study: supporting a distressed older adult through Just Listening at  their GP Practice - A GP had an appointment with a 90-year-old woman living alone with a history of psychosis. During their first meeting, she shared distressing beliefs involving surveillance and harm, which she attributed to external forces. Rather than offering medication, a common clinical response, the clinician chose to simply listen, respecting her wish to avoid treatment. The woman returned for follow-up visits, each time engaging in brief sessions where she was heard without judgement or intervention. Over time, she expressed gratitude and continued to share her thoughts, many of which remained delusional. With her consent, a neighbour confirmed the positive impact of these interactions. Thanks to Just Listening training, the GP felt confident in offering compassionate presence without escalating to services the patient did not want. A trained coach was later invited to provide additional support, allowing the clinician to maintain oversight while reducing the frequency of visits. This approach prevented unnecessary referrals and honoured the patient’s autonomy: demonstrating how Just Listening can be a powerful tool in primary care. See more about what the plans for Just Listening in London: https://lnkd.in/gwgR8Qu9 First research publication here with more to come: https://lnkd.in/g8ij5SWf We are truly valuing the Just Listening Therapeutic Community team and the 19 students who have just begun their yearly long training. An exciting time. Some frustration delivering services with such a small budget, but probably makes the human connection all the more special. Home grown South Australian group, having local and international impact. Chris Picton The Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health (CEIH) Peter Malinauskas Mental Health Commissioner for South Australia

We are proud to have worked alongside Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust's Children's Eating Disorder Service (CEDS) to launch TRIANGLE, a new digital intervention for young people with anorexia nervosa, their parents and carers. TRIANGLE offers tailored workbooks, videos, and weekly online forums to help families learn, connect, and support each other through recovery. Prof Dan Joyce, Director for Research and Innovation at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Co-Director for the Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC) said: “In M-RIC, one of our core ambitions is to create new digital innovations that benefit the mental health of children and young people in our local communities. As part of this work, we’re proud to have supported the launch of the TRIANGLE project. "With the NHS treating a record number of children and young people with eating disorders, TRIANGLE offers families much-needed additional support. It’s a fantastic example of what can be achieved when healthcare professionals, researchers, academics, service users and carers come together to co-create digital tools that can really make a difference to the lives of the people using them. Early feedback has been incredibly encouraging and we’re excited to keep learning from the families using the platform so we can continue to improve and develop it.”

We recognize World Mental Health Day and reaffirm our collective commitment to promote mental health for all. 🌍 At Vennue, we dont just advocate; we activate. We mobilize pharmacists as change-agents -- empowering them with knowledge, tools and confidence to integrate mental health into their daily interactions with patients, caregivers and co-workers. Vennue's results-oriented approach helps reduce stigma, increase early detection, improve medication managment, and strengthen patient referrals -- while also helping to address health workforce burn-out and attrition. In the past year alone, nearly 500 pharmacists from 25 countries completed our one-of-a-kind program "Mental Healthcare + Pharmacy." Special thanks to Mandip Pokharel for showcasing this program at the FIP 2025 World Pharmacy Congress and inspiring all of us to join the Global Mental Health Movement, stating: "Mental Health is an absolutely vital component of public health. But stigma is strong and services are lacking. We pharmacists can help fill the gap by promoting mental health and outreach in our workplace and our communities -- not just today, but every day. " Be a change-agent. Access Vennue's free Mental Healthcare + Pharmacy resources today and share them with a friend: https://hub.vennue.org/s/

🧠 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 visiting Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital’s emergency department are seeking care for 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 — including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, trauma, and substance use.   Jefferson Health is taking bold action.   With a $𝟰 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, the hospital is opening 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 — a calming, therapeutic space designed to provide timely, patient-centered behavioral health care 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 the traditional ER. “By adopting the EmPATH model, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital can immediately begin working with patients in crisis to address their crisis and then match them with providers in their community so they can continue their care at home, instead of in a hospital,” said Aaron Chang, FACHE, President of Jefferson Health–East.   This milestone was made possible through a 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, championed by 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 Louis D. Greenwald, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗲, and 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 — leaders committed to expanding access to timely, humane behavioral health emergency care.   👏 We can’t wait to see this unit begin supporting individuals and families across New Jersey. This is what visionary leadership and partnership between health systems and legislators can achieve. #EmPATH #BehavioralHealth #EmergencyPsychiatry #HealthcareInnovation #MentalHealthMatters #CrisisCare #EDBoarding #SystemChange #LeadershipInAction Jefferson Health

Earlier today, St John of God University Hospital was proud to be represented at the Mental Health Commission IRL Provider Day by Director of Nursing Ger Corr, Head of Pharmacy Dolores Keating, Head of Quality and Compliance Cathy Hennebry, and Head of Operations Elaine Byrne. This year’s theme, Human Rights in Mental Health Services, was also marked the launch of the MHC’s new publication, Guidance for Irish Mental Health Services on the Adoption and Implementation of a Human Rights-Based Approach to Care and Treatment, which sets out a framework for embedding dignity, equality, and respect at the heart of every service interaction. As part of the programme, Dolores presented on the vital contribution of pharmacists to mental health care, highlighting the St John of God University Hospital pharmacy team’s proactive role in supporting safe, person-centred treatment, optimising medication use, and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. #StJohnOfGodUniversityHospital #MentalHealthCare #HumanRights #HumanRightsInHealthcare #PatientCentredCare #MentalHealthServices

CSRPG and The Office of Well-Being and Resilience recently presented work led by our Research Coordinator Aysha K. at The American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH) in Boston, MA. This poster presentation focused on the relationship between perceived leadership support and mental health outcomes in healthcare workers (HCWs). Preliminary results showed that higher perceived leadership support is linked to significantly lower odds of depression and anxiety among HCWs. Leadership that fosters visibility, empathy, and trust may be more impactful than individual-level interventions alone. 

DHSC has announced £50m in funding for mental health research The aim is that this programme will make sure that the latest innovations in mental healthcare truly focus on solving the problems that could meaningfully change the lives of people with poor mental health. It will also create an Industry Alliance Team to give innovators easier access to the UK’s mental health research facilities and health data. The announcement makes reference that the £50 million will be delivered over 5 years under the Mental Health Goals programme - https://lnkd.in/eYWVmwfr The Mental HEalth Goals programme was set up to speed up the pace at which new mental health medicines, technologies and therapies can be tested, proven, and then put to work. The Medical Research Council, part of UK Research and Innovation, will deliver investments enhancing mental health research data and digital infrastructure. My hope is that the £50 million doesn't just fund fancy initiatives but means that patients and clinicians can get access to digital tools and healthtech that will support mental health treatment, prevention and care rather than funding more of the same! https://lnkd.in/eaPFuat5

🌍 Pioneers of the ACE Study: A Lifelong Collaboration for Healing When people speak about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, they often recognize Dr. Vincent Felitti and myself, Dr. Brian Alman, as pioneers—not only because of the study itself, but because our collaboration began before the study even launched. At Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Felitti brought me in as the MindBody expert to help patients who weren’t improving with traditional approaches. Our colleague, Dr. Al Ray, initially called me “the doctor of last resort.” But after seeing years of breakthroughs, he changed that title to “the doctor of first resort.” Dr. Felitti later named me Founder and Clinical Director of the ACE Programs. Since then, we’ve been meeting and collaborating every week for decades—training professionals, leading patient groups, and creating solutions that continue to evolve. ✨ Together we have: • Expanded the original ACE questionnaire from 10 → 12 questions. • Created the Positive Childhood Experiences (PCE) assessment, which also grew from 10 → 12 questions. • Developed the Adverse Adult Experiences assessment (because trauma doesn’t stop at age 18). • Created the Positive Adult Experiences assessment. • Designed specialized Adverse Life Experience tools for parents, and for children ages 5–12 and 13–18. • Co-developed the enlightn app (enlightn.me) to deliver science-based daily tools for stress relief, resilience, and healing worldwide. • Co-authored the upcoming book From Trauma to Enlightenment (launching Christmas 2025). Our mission is clear: to ensure ACE awareness and solutions are available in every community, in the U.S. and across the globe. We’re deeply grateful for the partnerships that make this possible. Healing from trauma is not only possible—it is practical, measurable, and accessible. When healing begins with one person, the ripple effect transforms families, workplaces, and entire communities. #ACEStudy #PCEs #HealingTrauma #Resilience #MentalHealth #TrueSage #enlightn #VincentFelittiMD #drbrianalman

🌍 Pioneers of the ACE Study: A Lifelong Collaboration for Healing When people speak about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, they often recognize Dr. Vincent Felitti and myself, Dr. Brian Alman, as pioneers—not only because of the study itself, but because our collaboration began before the study even launched. At Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Felitti brought me in as the MindBody expert to help patients who weren’t improving with traditional approaches. Our colleague, Dr. Al Ray, initially called me “the doctor of last resort.” But after seeing years of breakthroughs, he changed that title to “the doctor of first resort.” Dr. Felitti later named me Founder and Clinical Director of the ACE Programs. Since then, we’ve been meeting and collaborating every week for decades—training professionals, leading patient groups, and creating solutions that continue to evolve. ✨ Together we have: • Expanded the original ACE questionnaire from 10 → 12 questions. • Created the Positive Childhood Experiences (PCE) assessment, which also grew from 10 → 12 questions. • Developed the Adverse Adult Experiences assessment (because trauma doesn’t stop at age 18). • Created the Positive Adult Experiences assessment. • Designed specialized Adverse Life Experience tools for parents, and for children ages 5–12 and 13–18. • Co-developed the enlightn app (enlightn.me) to deliver science-based daily tools for stress relief, resilience, and healing worldwide. • Co-authored the upcoming book From Trauma to Enlightenment (launching Christmas 2025). Our mission is clear: to ensure ACE awareness and solutions are available in every community, in the U.S. and across the globe. We’re deeply grateful for the partnerships that make this possible. Healing from trauma is not only possible—it is practical, measurable, and accessible. When healing begins with one person, the ripple effect transforms families, workplaces, and entire communities. #ACEStudy #PCEs #HealingTrauma #Resilience #MentalHealth #TrueSage #enlightn #VincentFelittiMD #drbrianalman