Jacob Minnig
Jacob Minnig
"How to Fix a Broken Mental Health System?" Special Guests: Brittainy Lindsey, MS, LPC & Rebecca Erickson, MA, LAMFT
"How to Fix a Broken Mental Health System?" Special Guests: Brittainy Lindsey, MS, LPC & Rebecca Erickson, MA, LAMFT
"How to Fix a Broken Mental Health System?" Special Guests: Brittainy Lindsey, MS, LPC & Rebecca Erickson, MA, LAMFT
Tuesday 11th October 2022
Brittainy Lindsey and Rebecca Erickson tackle the challenges mental health therapists face and propose solutions for a more effective system on 'Behavioral Health Integration'.
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Get the buttons here!Fixing Mental Health: Real Talk with Brittainy Lindsey and Rebecca Erickson
If we're able to find more positions, if we're able to pay therapists, whether they're new or seasoned, what they're worth, then that creates a mechanism where people can have caseloads that don't completely demoralize them right or completely dysregulate their nervous system day in and day out and we can start to build, you know, some traction for people to stay in it for the long haul and create, you know, some hope for future clinicians that actually I will be able to make a living and feel good about this work.
Imagine being a mental health therapist, juggling the needs of your clients while also trying to keep your own life balanced. In this eye-opening episode of 'Behavioral Health Integration', host Jacob Minnig welcomes Brittainy Lindsey, MS, LPC, and Rebecca Erickson, MA, LAMFT, to discuss the tough realities therapists face today. They dive into the challenges of providing adequate care amidst low pay and high stress, revealing why many professionals are leaving community mental health roles.
But it’s not all doom and gloom. Brittainy and Rebecca also brainstorm practical solutions to these issues, from better pay structures to more supportive work environments. They highlight the need for paid supervision and advocate for a mix of seasoned and new clinicians to create a resilient workforce. The episode also touches on the emotional toll of vicarious trauma and the importance of setting boundaries and practicing self-care.
Whether you’re a mental health professional or just curious about the field, this conversation offers valuable insights and hopeful strategies for improving the mental health system.