{"id":125515,"date":"2023-11-29T17:24:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T22:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=125515"},"modified":"2023-11-29T17:24:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T22:24:36","slug":"kidspeaces-healing-magazine-examines-mental-health-workforce-shortage-in-fall-winter-2023-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=125515","title":{"rendered":"KidsPeace\u2019s Healing Magazine Examines Mental Health Workforce Shortage in Fall\/Winter 2023 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"

SCHNECKSVILLE, PA (November 29, 2023)<\/strong>\u00a0– Mental health providers are facing a number of serious challenges emerging in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but one issue looms largest \u2013 finding enough people willing and able to care for those in need of their services.<\/p>\n

The latest issue of KidsPeace\u2019s flagship publication\u00a0Healing Magazine<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0looks at the evolving mental health workforce and the impact of the current shortage of qualified workers, from a variety of perspectives:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A state provider organization, which advocates for more government attention to the issue.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A mental health practice owner, who is finding ways to show her workers how much they mean to her practice and its clients.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Recruiters of mental health professionals, on what prospective employees value and are looking for from an employer in the post-pandemic era.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Organizational trainers, who are exploring new approaches to prepare those employees for working in this field.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0And advice from two veteran practitioners on planning for a fulfilling career in mental healthcare.<\/p>\n

The Fall\/Winter 2023 issue of\u00a0Healing<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0also notes a similar staffing dilemma in the teaching profession; investigates why \u201cquiet quitting\u201d poses a distinct challenge to the client\/therapist relationship; explains the key to a successful introduction of a foster child into their new environment; and examines a new emphasis on health equity from the leading healthcare accreditation organization.\u00a0 It also details a new approach to training for personnel caring for military-connected children and families, and offers first-person insights from the 2023 winners of the KidsPeace Foundation\u2019s \u201cHELP\u201d Awards.<\/p>\n

Twice a year,\u00a0Healing Magazine<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0delivers thought-provoking information and perspectives that address issues of importance to children\u2019s professionals, therapists, educators, parents, and others who have an interest in seeing kids grow, thrive and succeed in life.\u00a0 The latest issue (#52) and its articles are available now at\u00a0www.healingmagazine.org<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 where readers also can subscribe to the print version of the magazine for free.<\/p>\n

Since 1882, KidsPeace has been building on its expertise to give hope, help and healing to children, adults and those who love them. Through its comprehensive range of residential treatment programs; accredited educational services; unique psychiatric hospital and foster care and community-based programs, KidsPeace is dedicated to helping people connect, transform and overcome their challenges to ensure a stable future, transition to adulthood and gain independence. Since its doors opened, nearly 300,000 children have participated in one of the multitude of programs KidsPeace offers.<\/em><\/p>\n

For additional resources or more information on how to get involved, become a foster parent or make a donation, please visit\u00a0<\/em>www.kidspeace.org<\/em><\/a>. Follow us at\u00a0<\/em>www.facebook.com\/kidspeace.org<\/em><\/a>\u00a0or on Twitter @KidsPeace.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Information Provided By:
\nRobert Martin
\nDirector of Communications<\/p>\n

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