Because there is an identified need for broad improvements in Brain Health in our community, broad use of brain health assessment and screening tools will help providers and others in the community identify individuals who are at increased risk of poor brain health outcomes or who need to be linked with treatment opportunities and also identify individuals who could benefit from prevention efforts. Because there can be stigma associated with Brain Health and seeking treatment other resources, providing our community with a positive frame of reference is essential to our success. 

Screenings and linkage to services in a non-stigmatizing way will help individuals who need them receive prevention and treatment services. Some of these individuals don't know what signs or symptoms of a problem to look out for, so utilizing screenings can help identify people who aren't able to recognize they have a need.

We've engaged with the vendor to discuss planning, onboarding, and implementation and will begin roll out of the platform in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. 

Planning, onboarding, and implementation activities continued throughout 2024 in preparation for the CredibleMind (Behavioral Health 360) platform launch, coming February 2025. 

The CredibleMind (Behavioral Health 360) platform officially launched on February 17, 2025, and our team has been actively working to build partnerships to support its rollout. We continue to provide education and outreach to partner organizations to highlight how the platform can benefit residents across Catawba County.

Since its launch, we have engaged 3,941 users, with top topics explored including flourishing, depression, anxiety, personality types, and attachment styles. The platform allows residents to take assessments to better understand their mental and emotional well-being and connects them to personalized resources based on their needs.