Social Worker Jair Alvarez and Behavioral Health Therapist Karla Deacon discuss patients’ social determinants of health.
“And so there’s no easy answer because there’s systems in place that make it difficult for them to overcome some of the barriers to their happiness,” Deacon said. “So it is unique here. We’re dealing with the depression, anxiety and the trauma that looks different. It feels systemic.” OneWorld’s providers understand that a person’s needs – medical, behavioral and social – are all connected. And even if there isn’t a quick fix for all the social drivers of health that impact a patient, there is a team is very important.” “
committed to their overall well-being. Social Worker Jair Alvarez said that’s part of what makes OneWorld unique. “I think it’s very special that you can see your primary care physician, see behavioral health and see social work all in the same visits,” Alvarez said. He added: “We want to make sure we meet basic needs, so that they understand their mental health is very important, and [we] want them to continue seeing their doctor and therapist here so that overall, they can have a better, healthier life.”
We want to make sure we meet basic needs, so that they understand their mental health
Social Worker, Jair Alvarez
ISSUE 2 2024 | EXCHANGE 11
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