Ginger Bandeen

Social worker with a passion for #BehavioralHealth system transformation using meaningful data. Founder, Mission Driven Data. Here to share & learn. (she/her)

[5 Bridges Wellness @the5bridges]

📣 New episode out now of Passion and Profits Without Burnout -- "How to Accomplish Your Mission Using Data" with @GingerBandeenSW. Steam now! 🎧 https://t.co/4L3ZO2rIXE 📺 https://t.co/qaqA2YFw4Z #holisticwellness @jacobdmoore #PassionAndProfits

[Meike Bartels @Meike_Bartels]

‼️New Preprint were we compare wellbeing networks based on survey data and social media data ‼️
Wonderful team work with @SelimSametoglu @pelt_dirk @JEichstaedt @LyleUngar
https://t.co/4LMjmXliRd via @OSFramework
@ERC_Research @WWBProject @VU_FGB

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

My pandemic self-care strategy is a daily walk, which isn't always easy in rainy Portland! The accuracy of the weather forecast has become essential. What are you finding helpful in making the world feel a little less unpredictable? #MentalHealth https://t.co/jeye08Htlk

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

Asking better questions can help us get more meaningful information out of our data systems, especially if we think about the intention of our questions. Here's how that can work: https://t.co/e959yOmJ3H #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #MissionDriven

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

@TheKingofData @StuckonSW @TheGinaGi @DataLitProject @TJDoesData Yes, that's another really good point! The "but I'm bad at math" myth holds people back from so many big things in life - like starting their own business or seeking a promotion.

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

@StuckonSW @TheGinaGi @DataLitProject @TJDoesData @TheKingofData I agree with the other folks who have pointed out that our math curriculum doesn't prepare people to be well-informed voters/citizens/consumers. I'm not sure how to fix this, and I worry that people tend to compensate for a lack of knowledge by completely distrusting all data.

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

Let's de-bunk the myth that data can't help you understand how people feel about services. Attendance and engagement metrics can definitely give you an important piece of that puzzle!
#MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #MissionDriven

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

The 1-week challenge starts today! Let's start by thinking about strengths. What are your most meaningful current measurements? Which ones help you connect to and focus on your mission? #Mentalhealth #behavioralhealth
#measurewhatmatters #data4good

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

Join me tomorrow to learn strategies and tools for staying focused on your mission, even in uncertain times. Your time is valuable, and your focus is more important than ever. I hope you can join me! Register here: https://t.co/SSuXPMaF2h #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

@chrissyfarr How about my sister, a nurse bringing a love of reading and community to the library in a tiny Oregon town! https://t.co/M6bDpTdjCT

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

These are tricky times. We're all worthy of having someone to see us, to support us, and to care about us. Even if that someone is ourselves. #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #MissionDriven

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

@lauranissen Something to unlearn: that being, acting, dressing, and speaking in a "professional" way can be defined or even described independent from our inherent biases.

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

Last week's webinar was too much fun - let's do it again! Join me for a LIVE 2nd session of "Focusing on Your Mission in the Midst of Uncertainty", designed specifically for #MissionDriven leaders in #MentalHealth & #BehavioralHealth. Register here: https://t.co/MZmyM54PlL

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

@TravisSowards @OpenAcademics There are a lot of good suggestions already here and I may have missed this but, for everyday writing, I really like the book Everybody Writes by Ann Handley.

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

Are you finding it hard to focus lately on what really matters? Join me for a free webinar this Thursday where we'll talk strategies and tools for focusing on your mission in the midst of uncertainty. Here's the link: https://t.co/i0MglNxiUg #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

@jrphirsch @DukeHospital This sounds awful. It sounds like you're doing all the right things, but it has to be so frustrating! I'm sure you've looked into this - I was just wondering if there might be an advocacy route through a patient rights entity in your state, maybe?

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

@jrphirsch Excellent points. I know it took a lot of effort for therapists to come around to the idea of sharing their documentation with clients, especially while they were still in treatment. I wonder if a similar culture shift is what the hospital systems need.

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

It's been a while, but this week I'm back with another #DataFunFriday. I'm sharing some tools that #BehavioralHealth agencies can use with a simple set of data and Power BI to see trends in services in the midst of this crisis. Here's the link: https://t.co/IYdMJDvI3u

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

@MorganCShields This seems like such an important topic!

[Ginger Bandeen @GingerBandeenSW]

Some things for #BehavioralHealth agencies to keep in mind as we use data to understand the changes that have affected our services the past few months.