Illuminate Flashcards
(17 cards)
Branding Message
Illuminate
A bold plan lighting the path forward for the youth mental health crisis
Alarming Numbers
1 in 5….
National
Children ages 3-17 have a mental health disorder
Alarming Numbers
Number of psychiatric beds
Local
- Only 166 child/adolescent inpatient psychiatric beds within 45 miles
- 0 beds designated psychiatric beds for children with comorbid medical complexities or ASD/ID/DD
Percentage of increase in psychiatric referrals since 2017
At Children’s Mercy
67%
How many youths assessed in ER for acute mental health needs in 2022
At Children’s Mercy
2,932
Untreated percentage for Mental Health Disorders in region?
At Children’s Mercy
40-50% of youth in our region with a mental health disorder are untreated
Branding Message
Illuminate is…
an ambitious, five-year plan to improve mental health by increasing access to evidence-based treatment with specific focus on equity for our most vulnerable populations.
The Illuminate Plan
Breakdown
- 4 strategies
- 14 projects over 5 year span
- 80,000 + kids affected
- $150m new investment
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Strategy
1 of 4
Facilitate Early Intervention
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Strategy
2 of 4
Increase Specialty Services
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Strategy
3 of 4
Invest in Research & Innovation
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Strategy
4 of 4
Expand Hospital Care
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Facilitate Early Intervention
Strategy 1
Integrate mental health care services in the frontline of care (pediatrician offices, schools, home) to prevent youth from reaching a mental health emergency
- Mental Health Integration in Primary Care
- School-based programs
- Care Coordination (Intake, Triage & Navigation)
- Behavioral Therapy Services
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Increase Specialty Services
Strategy 2
Increase timely access for all kids through an easy-to-navigate system, with a focus on improved health equity for our most vulnerable populations
- Depression & Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
- ADHD
- Autism
- Rapid Diagnosis
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Invest in Research & Innovation
Strategy 3
Advance research to broaden our knowledge and practice of evidence-based care, leading to data-driven treatments and innovations
Research and Innovation
1. Precision dosing for mental health medication
2. Ensuring equity in care
3. Parent education
4. Safety plan app
5. Clinician education
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Expand Hospital Care
Strategy 4
Care for kids needing urgent mental health care by expanding the types of in-hospital services and beds available
- Inpatient Psychiatric Campus
- Emergency Mental Health Crisis Center
- Partial Hospital Program
- Integrated Inpatient Unit
