In her new book "From Helpless to Hopeful: Addressing a Loved One's Challenges and Changes," Beth Albaneze, M.A., CTRS, CPRP, CLP, owner of House Calls Total Wellness, an award-winning program in the metro Maryland/Washington D.C. area explains how to navigate both mental health challenges and the system that treats them. Many people go through this kind of nightmare without a guide or flashlight, and it is for them she wrote this book to teach, educate, and inform readers where to turn for help and what to expect.
OLNEY, Md., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In her new book "From Helpless to Hopeful: Addressing a Loved One's Challenges and Changes," Beth Albaneze, M.A., CTRS, CPRP, CLP, owner of House Calls Total Wellness, an award-winning program in the metro Maryland/Washington D.C. area explains how to navigate both mental health challenges and the system that treats them. Many people go through this kind of nightmare without a guide or flashlight, and it is for them she wrote this book to teach, educate, and inform readers where to turn for help and what to expect.
Studies have shown that the U.S. is in the middle of a mental health crisis, and experts say there is an immediate need for integrated mental health services. For people who are dealing with a loved one's acute or chronic challenge or life transition the scope of available services can be overwhelming.
The process can be frustrating. There are a lot of moving parts that can provoke anxiety. People wonder who to contact. What kind of care is needed? Is there a specialist? Do I need a referral? Which provider is on our insurance plan? Do we have prescription drug coverage and the unknown terrifying question of how will you be able to pay for it? Albaneze addresses these concerns providing comfort with information.
Whether it is family concerned about their elderly mother's transition into senior care, a child who is struggling at school, a teen who is abusing drugs or alcohol or any other difficulty, Ms. Albaneze offers sage, evidence-based approaches to finding care, starting with tips on how to communicate effectively with someone who is in a mental health crisis. This includes celebrities and athletes who have been open about their own mental health struggles.
"It's such an important time for people to have a tool like this," Ms. Albaneze says. "Mental health issues are so widespread right now that even people who haven't experienced such challenges themselves know someone who is having a hard time."
This book is designed to help laypeople find appropriate resources to help a loved one experiencing an emotional and/or life shift. The goal is to take the mystery out of some common mental health situations by providing new ways to look at challenging circumstances. The guidance is delivered alongside Ms. Albaneze's personal anecdotes as well as case studies from her many decades of helping clients find creative and effective ways to help someone they care about.
"It is so rare to find anyone so well informed about the complex and diverse systems of care and services, as well as the right methods to locate and access the appropriate service," said Mary Reese, retired executive director of the Prince of George's County (MD). "Beth Albaneze brings to her clients that special knowledge, expertise, and the compassion in finding and accessing the right matches."
Ellen Witt Ph.D., noted "During these current times in our country when mental health care support is extremely limited, 'From Helpless to Hopeful' is an invaluable resource for what to expect during a mental health crisis and to help navigate the complicated systems involved in government, health care, and insurance resources that may be available." Furthermore, "This innovative book definitely fills a critical gap in how to understand and treat mental illness."
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Beth Albaneze, owner of House Calls Total Wellness, and her diverse team provide a unique in-home visit approach to life transitions and mental health-related needs. House Calls Total Wellness, an award-winning program in the metro Maryland/Washington D.C. area, arranges specialized behavioral health services designed for children to senior citizens. The aim of House Calls is to provide a one-stop shop for whatever mental health-related service a client requires. Beth and her team of specialists assist family members in making difficult decisions and strive to keep the family stabilized by reducing fears with creative alternatives. She has been recognized as Practitioner of the Year by the International Association of Psychosocial Services and Maryland Recreation and Park Association, as well as a recipient of numerous community and outstanding service awards from the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation, Best Buddies, Inc., the National Society of Experimental Education, and the Washington Bullets (Wizards) NBA team. She was chosen by the Governor's Commission on Service (related to AmeriCorps) to be a faculty lead to provide training in Community Building and has been a presenter at the World Congress on Mental Health.
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