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[By Carol Miller RN MBA]
Increased and Diversified Patient Populations
It is well know that patient populations at community mental health centers are on the rise and this rise is associated with different groups or classifications of individuals. Some centers may or may not have experienced increases in these specific classifications previously; however, they are increasing in many centers today and will continue in the future.
For example:
Older Adults
There is an unprecedented number of older adults who are experiencing substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety, or dementia-related behavioral and psychiatric symptoms along with a multitude of medical issues as well as complicated medication regimens that frequent these centers across the United States. The current clinic healthcare workforce is not prepared to address this influx of patients and their associated special needs at these centers.
Youngsters
Another category, children and teenagers, is also on the rise. This can be attributed to more schools referring students, more families seeking care for their children, more emphasis being placed upon mental health treatments and medications, or a combination of things.
Minorities
Minorities, such as Hispanics, Latinos, African American, and others are somewhat reluctant to seek behavioral health treatment because of the associated cultural stigma surrounding mental health. However, when these same individuals have a combined physical and mental healthcare related need, they are seeking care at community centers.
PTSD
Finally, others seeking care have had terrorism scares, are Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other affiliated behavioral symptoms, or have been afflicted with a long term mental or emotional issue from the impact of natural disasters that caused a lost loved one, home, pet, or job.
Assessment
Many of these individuals not only have mental health issues but also have one or many medical health issues creating a complex case.
Conclusion
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