This blog is one in a series about burnout and moral injury in behavioral health. This post and those that follow will dig into some practical solutions that you could apply in your organization. The most effective changes in large systems start at the bottom with those who are impacted…
Read MoreThrowing pizza parties and encouraging self-care isn’t going to solve the burnout and moral injury epidemic in behavioral health. It’s good that we’re finally talking about these issues openly, but most of the proposed solutions fail to adequately discuss systemic causes and propose effective solutions. It’s imperative that we bring…
Read MoreCould we get some brief biographical information from you? Hometown, previous experiences in recovery, educational/vocational track etc.? I am from the small city of Goldsboro, North Carolina. After high school I attended University of North Carolina at Wilmington where I majored in Political Science and minored in "partying." I was…
Read MoreMy decision to work at Green Hill was a process where I had to build some trust––in the leaders, in the organization, and in this industry as a whole––before I could commit to this role. I care deeply about providing quality, just, non-judgmental care, which sometimes is not the standard…
Read MoreCould we get some brief biographical information from you? Hometown, previous experiences in recovery, educational/vocational track etc.? My name is LeeAnna Gill, and I am a primary therapist at Green Hill Recovery. I was originally born in Ohio and raised in Michigan for most of my young childhood. My family…
Read MoreSubstance abuse is a rampant problem. Statistics show that 60.2% of Americans 12 and over have substance abuse issues. One of these people could be a loved one, and recovery is a journey they cannot do alone. Not only will they be needing support, but they will also be…
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