Behavioral Health Is Health (Part 1)
Behavioral health isn’t a side topic—it’s health. In Part 1, host Jamie Preston and guest Gregory Gwisc define behavioral health beyond “mental illness” to include anxiety, depression, substance use, PTSD, serious mental illness, and cognitive conditions like dementia. They confront stigma—especially among older adults—then walk through the data: how many are affected, why access gaps persist, and what that means in South Carolina’s rural communities. Greg explains why untreated behavioral health worsens chronic disease and how Your Health’s integrated, value-based model—more frequent touchpoints, shared care plans, and proactive outreach—helps patients stay stable, independent, and out of the hospital. Stay to the end for a teaser of Part 2, where they dig into social media’s impact, early-intervention stories, and a practical provider playbook.
Your Health University Podcast · Gregory Gwisc, Jamie Preston
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Show Notes
Show Notes
- Origin story: From pharma to inpatient BH—witnessing 7–10 day transformations.
- Definition reset: BH includes SUD, PTSD, SMI, and cognitive issues (e.g., dementia).
- Stigma & seniors: “Toughen up” culture vs. the art + science of psychiatry.
- By the numbers: Many struggle; only about half receive treatment; rural access gaps.
- SC lens: A significant share of South Carolinians live with BH conditions; access differs by geography.
- Double burden for seniors: Depression/anxiety + chronic disease = worse outcomes if untreated.
- Integration works: More check-ins, coordinated teams, better adherence, fewer ER visits/hospitalizations.
- Your Health approach: Prevention, integration, outcomes—BH as part of every care plan.
- Personal reflection: Normalizing conversations reduces shame and opens doors to help.
- Set-up for Part 2: Social media’s role, early intervention, and the provider playbook.
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