I was diagnosed with cancer recently (no need to worry) and was amazed at how swiftly and effectively my personal care was coordinated among the surgeon, oncologist, diagnostic imaging center, psychologist, and radiation therapist. The surgeon personally called me on a Friday to let me know the results of the biopsy and by later that same afternoon, I had appointments for an MRI and an initial meeting with my Personal-Care team of doctors. The best news is that I did not have to lift a finger or make a single phone call for this total coordination to occur. It all happened automatically.
This is the way mental health care should work. Absolute and seamless coordination of my personal care among psychologists, psychiatrists, and mental health facilities coordinating my care.
I urge you, the patient, and mental health professionals to demand this kind of orchestrated care. It’s made the treatment of cancer much more effective, efficient and successful. Shouldn’t we ask the same of our mental health care?
Steps For Steph recently launched an eCommerce website (http://StepsForSteph.com) to raise funds for high school and college mental health programs. All you have to do is shop online at StepsForSteph.com and 100% of the organization’s profits go to support the cause.
Here’s how it works. Steps for Steph is an affiliate marketer of eCommerce companies like Amazon, Orbitz, eBay, Apple iTunes, ToysRUs and more. By being an affiliate marketer, Steps for Steph receives commissions for every product you purchase from selected merchants automatically if you click on these merchants through StepsForSteph.com. In the process, Steps for Steph does not view or record any of your personal billing information, ensuring your individual privacy .
Patricia Tillotson, Executive Director of Steps for Steph, says, “This is painless, no-cost giving. All we need to do is get people shopping online at StepsForSteph.com to support teen and college mental health. There are no solicitous phone calls, extra costs or out-of-pocket donations. It’s an easy way to support mental health without actually giving.”
In the wake of Virginia Tech and heightened focus on student mental health, StepsforSteph.com is a timely and welcomed solution to increasing social need.