May has been designated Mental Health Month since 1949. The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by both patients and staff. This May, both the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Mental Health America (MHA) have shared tools and resources to help promote treatment, self care with a goal to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health diagnosis. The IPRO ESRD Network Program encourages dialysis providers to review the following resources and incorporate in your work with your patients and staff.
Category: Mental Health
Talk to Your Patients about Mental Health
May is Mental Health Month. Raise awareness by talking about mental health conditions. Recommend appropriate preventive services, including the Initial Preventive Physical Examination, Annual Wellness Visit, and Depression Screening.
For More Information:
- Medicare Preventive Services Educational Tool
- Initial Preventive Physical Examination Booklet
- Annual Wellness Visit Booklet
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Mental Health website
Visit the Preventive Services website to learn more about Medicare-covered services.