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The behavioral health crisis continues to strain our healthcare system, communities, and most importantly, the individuals who need care most. In a recent webinar, Dr. Margie Balfour and Matt Miller critical insights from the Connections 2025 Behavioral Health True Costs Report, revealing both the devastating impact of a current broken system and the promising solutions emerging across the country.
Connections Health Solutions Sep 3, 2025 -
The behavioral health crisis continues to strain our healthcare system, communities, and most importantly, the individuals who need care most. In a recent webinar, Dr. Margie Balfour and Matt Miller critical insights from the Connections 2025 Behavioral Health True Costs Report, revealing both the devastating impact of a current broken system and the promising solutions emerging across the country.
Connections Health Solutions Sep 3, 2025 -
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When a behavioral health crisis occurs, many communities default to involving law enforcement. The result? Individuals in crisis are often taken to jails, an environment ill-suited to addressing their mental health needs. This approach not only fails the individual but also places an unnecessary burden on the criminal justice system.
Connections Health Solutions Jul 24, 2025 -
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When a behavioral health crisis strikes, the emergency room is often the first place people turn for help. While emergency departments (EDs) are essential for treating physical trauma and acute medical conditions, they are not equipped to address the complex needs of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
Connections Health Solutions Jul 3, 2025
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As leaders in the behavioral health crisis care space, we often are asked, “What defines a crisis?”. At Connections, we believe a behavioral health crisis is determined by the individual. We describe it as an emergent situation where an individual finds themselves unable to cope with their thoughts, emotions, or circumstances. A failure to resolve such a situation could potentially endanger oneself or others. Common indicators of a crisis include struggling with suicidal thoughts, substance misuse, anxiety, psychosis, or social issues.
Connections Health Solutions Jun 4, 2024
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