ncompass live: mental health resources - a conversation about the website network of care

Mental Health Resources – A conversation about the website

Network of Care

Marty MageeNational Network/Libraries of Medicine

Theresa SullivanNational Alliance on Mental Illness – Nebraska

NCompass Live – November 30, 2011

National Network/Libraries of Medicine&

National Alliance on Mental Illness/Nebraska

Marty MageeNational Network/Libraries of MedicineEducation and Nebraska Liaison McGoogan Library of MedicineUniv. of Nebraska Medical Center986706 Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha NE 68198-6706 [email protected]

Theresa SullivanNAMI Nebraska

415 S. 25th Avenue, Bldg. LHOmaha NE 68131

(402) [email protected]

Objectives:Why are we doing this…..the sum of our parts!

Where you can go for information …1. MedlinePlus - www.medlineplus.gov2. National Institute of Mental Health -

http://www.nimh.nih.gov3. Centers for Disease Control – http://cdc.gov/

********************************************4.NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness

http:// www.nami.org/

http://www.medlineplus.gov/

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

http://cdc.gov/

http://cdc.gov/

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

http://www.nami.org/

Reference Interview Challenges

Confused, upset, embarrassed Unreasonable expectations Confusion with medical terminology Stereotypes of mentally ill as dangerous

Best Practices

Present calm appearance Speak softly and in nonjudgmental way Put space between you and patient Show respect Avoid intense eye contact Don’t make promises you cannot keep Listen

Theresa SullivanNAMI – [email protected]

Marty MageeNational Network/Libraries of Medicine

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