Therapy Cafe: The Future Of Mental Health

More than one-third of adults in the U.S. report experiencing a mental health condition or substance use disorder, yet less than half receive the treatment they need due to provider shortages, high costs, and gaps in coverage. Many individuals with behavioral health needs initially seek help in emergency departments or primary care settings, often leaving without proper treatment. To address this gap, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Making Care Primary (MCP) Model in 2023, focusing on innovative solutions in eight states. A key element of this initiative is the collaborative care model—a proven, evidence-based approach that integrates behavioral health into primary care to enhance access, outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Despite its strong track record, adoption remains limited due to reimbursement and scalability challenges. In the last episode of this season of Therapy Cafe, join host and Psych Hub co-founder Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC, and Dr. Caroline Carney, President of Behavioral Health and Chief Medical Officer at Magellan Health, as they explore the principles of integrated care, delve into the collaborative care model, and examine how measurement-informed care can drive better outcomes. This episode is a must-listen for therapists and mental health professionals interested in how they can be a part of the solution to streamline care delivery, improve patient outcomes, and expand their impact within integrated health systems. Key Learning Objectives: Describe the concept and benefits of integrated care Explain the collaborative care model, including the key providers required Examine the value of measurement-informed care If you’d like to obtain continuing education as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or therapist you can purchase a one-year subscription to Psych Hub’s training center. Once signed up, you’ll have access to earn CEs for this and every Therapy Cafe episode, plus access to our existing library of over 120 evidence-based practice continuing education courses created by expert clinicians. Go to psychhub.com/signup for more information. Connect with Dr. Carney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drccarney/ Learn more about the collaborative care work at Magellan: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magellan-health/ References: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/resources/2022-access-to-care-survey-results/ https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db426.htm https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/mcp/faqs

Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) is a condition that can profoundly impact individuals' lives, relationships, and mental health. In this course, join addiction psychiatry expert Dr. Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, MD as he delves into the complexities of treating CSBD, exploring its unique challenges and treatment approaches. Through an engaging conversation, you'll gain insights into the nuances between high sexual drive, compulsive behaviors, and addiction. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with practical tools and insights to better support clients with compulsive sexual behaviors, understand co-occurring disorders, and navigate the challenges these individuals face in their personal relationships. Learning objectives: Identify the criteria for diagnosing Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD). Describe the appropriate assessment protocols for identifying CSBD in clinical settings. Identify effective, evidence-based treatment options, including psychotherapy, medication, and support groups. Click here to access the slides Dr. Rosenberg reviews at the end of the discussion: https://drive.google.com/file/d/117OCINm3f2gxSLH4gqanPQKPQubu_c6L/view?usp=drive_link If you’d like to obtain continuing education as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or therapist you can purchase a one-year subscription to Psych Hub’s training center. Once signed up, you’ll have access to earn CEs for this and every Therapy Cafe episode, plus access to our existing library of over 120 evidence-based practice continuing education courses created by expert clinicians. Go to psychhub.com/signup for more information. Learn more about Dr. Rosenberg’s work at: https://uppereasthealth.com/about

Military culture is distinct, and shaped by its values, traditions, and experiences. Individuals within the military community often face unique challenges such as frequent relocations, deployments, and exposure to traumatic events. In this episode of Therapy Cafe, host Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC talks with Sheena Bice, LCMHC, MLADC, CCTP, CSOTS, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, and Chief Clinical Officer of Forge Health Veterans and First Responder Services. They explore the unique cultural landscape of the military and what it means for mental health providers who support active-duty personnel, veterans, and their families. They break down the differences among military branches, ranks, and the varied experiences of active duty, reservists, and veterans. We’ll discuss practical tips for establishing trust, adapting therapeutic approaches, and collaborating with military support systems. Whether you're new to working with the military community or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode is packed with strategies and insights to help you serve those who serve. Learning Objectives: Identify common characteristics of the military population and how this relates to the general population as a whole. Explain the importance of the distinct culture of the military Describe the challenges within the subgroups in the military. If you’d like to obtain continuing education as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or therapist you can purchase a one-year subscription to Psych Hub’s training center. Once signed up, you’ll have access to earn CEs for this and every Therapy Cafe episode, plus access to our existing library of over 120 evidence-based practice continuing education courses created by expert clinicians. Go to psychhub.com/signup for more information. Learn more about Sheena Bice’s work at: https://forgehealth.com/ Connect with Sheena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheena-bice-dmsc-lcmhc-mladc-078102a0

In this episode of Therapy Cafe, experts Dr. Mona Potter, MD, and Dr. Kathryn Boger, PhD, ABPP, discuss therapeutic approaches for treating anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and adolescents with host Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC. The conversation covers evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy, emphasizing the mind-body connection, physical symptoms, and behavioral responses like fight, flight, or freeze. The likelihood and benefits of integrating virtual therapy, the importance of precise diagnostics, and the need for family and school involvement are highlighted. The experts delve into innovative approaches including the use of virtual reality, medication management, and creating supportive environments. Success stories and strategies for long-term resilience and independence in youth are also shared, underscoring the collaborative effort essential for effective anxiety management. Learning objectives: Explain the core elements of CBT for anxiety and OCD in youth Describe strategies for involving the family and school in care Describe the role of medication in treatment and associated considerations Understand level of care/treatment intensity Content notice: Emetophobia (fear of vomiting) is discussed If you’d like to obtain continuing education as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or therapist you can purchase a one-year subscription to Psych Hub’s training center. Once signed up, you’ll have access to earn CEs for this and every Therapy Cafe episode, plus access to our existing library of over 120 evidence-based practice continuing education courses created by expert clinicians. Go to psychhub.com/signup for more information. Learn more about Dr. Potter’s and Dr. Boger’s work at: https://instride.health/

Managing behaviors typically associated with ADHD can be challenging for parents and caregivers, but behavior management training (BMT) offers an evidence-based approach to help. In this episode of Therapy Cafe, Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC, co-founder of Psych Hub, speaks to Dr. Dylann Gold, a clinical psychologist and expert in child and adolescent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and parent and caregiver training. Dr. Gold dives into the clinical presentation of ADHD and the critical role BMT plays in supporting children and their caregivers. She explores the key principles of behavior therapy, the effective application of BMT techniques, and the importance of consistency. Dr. Gold also touches on the value of psychoeducation for caregivers and the potential role of medication alongside BMT. Learning objectives: 1. Explain the clinical presentation of ADHD, such that they can provide psychoeducation to clients in an accessible way. 2. Contextualize common manifestations of ADHD and weave psychoeducation through parent-based interventions. 3. Describe the evidence-based principles for behavior management training for ADHD If you’d like to obtain continuing education as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or therapist you can purchase a one-year subscription to Psych Hub’s training center. Once signed up, you’ll have access to earn CEs for this and every Therapy Cafe episode, plus access to our existing library of over 120 evidence-based practice continuing education courses created by expert clinicians. Go to psychhub.com/signup for more information. To learn more about Dr. Dylann Gold visit: https://www.goodthinkingebt.com/

In this episode of Therapy Cafe, Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC, co-founder of Psych Hub, speaks with Dr. Nicole Pacheco Tchalim, a reproductive psychiatrist at Columbia Psychiatry and Program Director at the Women's and Reproductive Mental Health (WARM) Fellowship Program, about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). They discuss the prevalence of PMADs, including postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and psychosis, which affect one in five birthing individuals. Dr. Pacheco Challam explains the significant impact PMADs can have on individuals and families, the challenges in identifying and treating these disorders, and the importance of early intervention and tailored treatment approaches. They also explore the importance of comprehensive support systems, from lactation consultants to mental health support groups, and the evolving treatments available, including medication and psychotherapy. The episode aims to raise awareness and provide valuable resources for clinicians supporting individuals affected by PMADs. Learning objectives: 1. Define perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) 2. Explain the impact of PMADs on parents and children. 3. Assess challenges in treating PMADs If you’d like to obtain continuing education as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or therapist you can purchase a one-year subscription to Psych Hub’s training center. Once signed up, you’ll have access to earn CEs for this and every Therapy Cafe episode, plus access to our existing library of over 120 evidence-based practice continuing education courses created by expert clinicians. Go to psychhub.com/signup for more information. Follow Dr. Nicole Pacheco Tchalim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-pacheco-tchalim-40671263/ Find Dr. Nicole Pacheco Tchalim at: https://psidirectory.com/listing/nicole-pacheco-md.html To learn more about the Columbia WARM program visit: https://www.columbiadoctors.org/specialties/psychiatry-psychology/our-services/womens-and-reproductive-mental-health-warm-program To learn more about Project Teach, visit: https://projectteachny.org/

In Episode Six of Therapy Café, host Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC, co-founder of Psych Hub, is joined by Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet, a leading clinical psychologist in suicide prevention, Vice President for Suicide Prevention Strategy, and Director of Zero Suicide Institute at the Education Development Center, to explore the Zero Suicide framework—a set of evidence-based practices designed to reduce suicide behaviors and deaths. With statistics showing that over 38% of individuals visit a healthcare provider in the week before a suicide attempt, Dr. Goldstein Grumet highlights opportunities for intervention and emphasizes the need for healthcare systems to prioritize patient safety. They discuss the essential components of Zero Suicide, the importance of training and supporting providers, and offer practical strategies to help mental health practitioners care for those at risk. This episode also provides actionable insights into fostering a system-wide culture of prevention, ensuring that both providers and patients receive the care and support they need. Learning objectives: Explain how Zero Suicide transforms patient care in healthcare systems Describe a clinical care pathway for caring for people at risk for suicide Identify evidence-based practices in suicide care If you’d like to obtain continuing education as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or therapist you can purchase a one-year subscription to Psych Hub’s training center. Once signed up, you’ll have access to earn CEs for this and every Therapy Cafe episode, plus access to our existing library of over 120 evidence-based practice continuing education courses created by expert clinicians. Go to psychhub.com/signup for more information. Follow Julie Goldstein Grumet, PhD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-goldstein-grumet/ To learn more about the work at the Education Development Center and the Zero Suicide Institute, visit: https://solutions.edc.org/solutions/zero-suicide-institute If you, or someone you know, are in a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call, text, or chat 24/7 with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, call 911.

As menopause becomes a more prominent issue discussed in healthcare, the conversation highlights the importance of understanding the hormonal changes women experience during midlife. Many biopsychosocial influences in midlife influence our moods. We see an incidence of depression double, anxiety and panic attacks increase, and some individuals even present with a new diagnosis or exacerbation of underlying ADHD. In this episode of Therapy Café, we explore the crucial topic of menopause and its effects on mental health. Our special guests, Dr. Kathleen Jordan, Chief Medical Officer, and Joanna Strober, CEO and co-founder of Midi—a virtual care platform tailored for women over 40—share their expertise with host Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC, co-founder of Psych Hub. Our guests discuss the significance of recognizing the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and how they affect women physically, emotionally, and mentally. By sharing practical strategies and evidence-based interventions, they offer hope and solutions to manage these life transitions effectively. The importance of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is discussed, alongside non-hormonal treatments and lifestyle adjustments. The episode serves as an informative guide for mental health practitioners providing tools to support aging women better and break the taboos surrounding menopause. Learning Objectives: Explain the physical and psychological symptoms commonly associated with hormone changes during perimenopause and menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, vaginal atrophy, fatigue, mood changes, anxiety, depression, and effects on sexuality Discuss evidence-based hormone therapy options for perimenopausal and menopausal women, including types, benefits, risks, and individualization based on the patient's symptoms and medical history. Describe the effects of perimenopause and menopause on mental health conditions in women, including potential effects on mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, dementia, ADHD, and eating disorders. Explain the mental health implications of early/premature menopause compared to menopause at average age. Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity regarding diverse attitudes, stigma, expectations and experiences surrounding menopause and perimenopause. If you’d like to obtain continuing education as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or therapist you can purchase a one-year subscription to Psych Hub’s training center. Once signed up, you’ll have access to earn CEs for this and every Therapy Cafe episode, plus access to our existing library of over 120 evidence-based practice continuing education courses created by expert clinicians. Go to psychhub.com/signup for more information. Follow Kathleen Jordan, MD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-jordan-md-37b6494/ Follow Joanna Strober: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannastrober/ To learn more about Midi, visit https://www.joinmidi.com/

Atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN) is a sub-diagnosis for patients who meet all the criteria for anorexia, except for being underweight. However, the term “atypical” is a glaring misnomer, as AAN affects up to 4.9% of people during their lifetime, whereas anorexia nervosa (AN) affects about 0.6%. Atypical anorexia became a subtype of other specified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED) in 2013, leading to many common misconceptions about the severity of the illness and its best treatment approach. In this episode, Dr. Cara Bohon, licensed clinical psychologist, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, and Senior Vice President of Clinical Programs at Equip, will explore these diagnostic labels, assess the severity and treatment trajectory for patients with AAN compared to AN, and propose considerations for future diagnostic clarifications. Learning Objectives: Explain the differences (or lack thereof) between atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN) and anorexia nervosa Recognize the severity of AAN and the urgency for treatment Identify necessary components for treatments for AAN If you’d like to obtain continuing education as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or therapist you can purchase a one-year subscription to Psych Hub’s training center. Once signed up, you’ll have access to earn CEs for this and every Therapy Cafe episode, plus access to our existing library of over 120 evidence-based practice continuing education courses created by expert clinicians. Go to psychhub.com/signup for more information. Learn more about Dr. Cara Bohon at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-bohon/ To learn more about Equip, visit http://equip.health/psychhub.

This episode of Therapy Cafe features Dr. Suzanne Goh, a pediatric neurologist, board-certified behavior analyst, neuroscience researcher, and founder of Cortica, discussing the whole-child approach to treating autism. Dr. Goh explains the historical context, current diagnostic and therapeutic landscapes of autism, and how her holistic model combines optimal medical treatment with the most effective strategies for advancing cognition, communication, and behavior. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals and the role of family support in enhancing autism care, demystifying complex treatment processes, and focusing on strengths-based interventions. Learning Objectives: By the end of this presentation, listeners will be able to Define autism and list its diagnostic characteristics and commonly co-occurring features Identify how a whole-child approach to care helps to support autistic* children and their families more effectively Utilize a strengths-based framework to better support autistic children and their families. If you’d like to obtain continuing education as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or therapist you can purchase a one-year subscription to Psych Hub’s training center. Once signed up, you’ll have access to earn CEs for this and every Therapy Cafe episode, plus access to our existing library of over 120 evidence-based practice continuing education courses created by expert clinicians. Go to psychhub.com/signup for more information. Learn more about Dr. Goh’s research and her recent work “Magnificent Minds: The New Whole-Child Approach to Autism” at: https://www.drsuzannegoh.com/ Learn more about the research at Cortica at: https://www.corticacare.com/ *This episode will use both identity-first and person-first language. Click here to learn more about respectful language perspectives: https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/science-health-public-trust/perspectives/writing-respectfully-person-first-identity-first-language

In the second episode of Therapy Cafe: The Future of Mental Health, Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson, licensed clinical psychologist, Associate Professor at Columbia University School of Social Work, Fellow at the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University, and CEO and Founder of RACE Space Inc., discusses the pervasive impact of racial stress and trauma on Black youth who experience up to six instances of racism daily, often through social media. The conversation covers strategies for helping youth and their caregivers manage and heal from these experiences, Dr. Anderson's groundbreaking work with the EMBRace intervention, and the role of racial socialization in therapy. She emphasizes the importance of addressing racial trauma in therapy and integrating technology to support mental health and healing. Learning Objectives: By the end of this presentation, listeners will be able to Summarize racial discrimination, racial stress and trauma, and coping theories Practice stress-reducing coping practices Appraise strategies to treat clients experiencing racial stress and trauma If you’d like to obtain continuing education as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or therapist you can purchase a one-year subscription to Psych Hub’s training center. Once signed up, you’ll have access to earn CEs for this and every Therapy Cafe episode, plus access to our existing library of over 120 evidence-based practice continuing education courses created by expert clinicians. Go to psychhub.com/signup for more information. Learn more about Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson's research and work at: https://www.rianaelyse.com/ Learn more about EMBrace at: https://www.theembraceprogram.com/

The delivery of evidence-based treatments is much discussed but too often that’s not what patients/consumers receive when they engage in treatment for a behavioral health disorder. Linda Rosenberg, MSW, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, provides an overview of evidence-based interventions in healthcare and their critical importance. We’ll discuss the most common mental and substance use disorders, current barriers to their implementation, and how health systems and practitioners can overcome these barriers to deliver evidence-based care. Learning Objectives: By the end of this presentation, listeners will be able to: Understand the role of evidence-based interventions in healthcare and the critical importance of the adoption of treatments based upon scientific evidence for mental and substance use disorders. Describe how an intervention becomes evidence-based and how clinicians know their interventions are working (MBC). Articulate and support paths forward to ensure patients/consumers get evidence-based care. If you’d like to obtain continuing education as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or therapist you can purchase a one-year subscription to Psych Hub’s training center. Once signed up, you’ll have access to earn CEs for this and every Therapy Cafe episode, plus access to our existing library of over 120 evidence-based practice continuing education courses created by expert clinicians. Go to psychhub.com/signup for more information.

The Future of Mental Health is back as "Therapy Cafe" the new continuing education series hosted by Marjorie Morrison, LMFT, LPCC, and brought to you by Psych Hub. This podcast is a game-changer for busy therapists, counselors, social workers, and psychologists who want to enrich their therapeutic toolkits with evidence-based practices while earning continuing education credits (CEs). In each episode, Marjorie Morrison—a licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional clinical counselor, and co-founder of Psych Hub—sits down with leading experts in the field of mental health. Together, they explore critical topics such as behavior training for children with ADHD, managing compulsive sexual behavior disorder, supporting women’s mental health during menopause, understanding autism, and addressing the impact of racism on mental health, among many others. Therapy Cafe isn’t just about expanding your knowledge; it’s also about professional development. Listeners can earn CEs for entities like the APA, ASWB, CAMFT, and NBCC by subscribing to Psych Hub’s Professional Training. After listening to episodes, simply log in, take a post-test, complete the participant evaluation, and receive your certificate of completion. A 1-year subscription gives you access to earn CEs for all Therapy Cafe episodes, along with Psych Hub’s extensive library of CE courses and resources. Whether you’re a longtime listener of the Future of Mental Health or new to our community, we invite you to join us on this journey. Tune in weekly for 12 episodes and enhance your clinical practice on the go. Take the next step in your professional development! Find Therapy Cafe: The Future of Mental Health on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts beginning September 19, 2024. https://psychhub.com/signup

On this episode of the Future of Mental Health, Marjorie Morrison is ending the season with a special live episode joined by Jessica DiVento, YouTube’s Global Head of Mental Health. Jessica shares a behind-the-scenes look into how YouTube is partnering with companies that create psychoeducation content to better inform consumers and how they are using longform and short form content to appeal to all generations. “Users are going to TikTok and Instagram for medical information. Well, at YouTube we are trying to help users make an informed decision about the content that they are consuming.” - Jessica DiVento This episode was recorded live during the Future of Mental Healthcare: West Summit in which Marjorie and Jessica had a discussion about content creation and YouTube spearheading the movement for content that is scientifically backed. Marjorie also shares how Psych Hub and YouTube partner on content creation and some exciting news about Psych Hub Connect. Our guest, Dr.Jessica DiVento,is a licensed clinical psychologist who works as a consulting psychologist at Google, co-leading the Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. As part of this, she serves as YouTube's Global Head of Mental Health, where she partners directly with executives and cross-functional stakeholders to improve employee wellbeing at scale. In addition, she consults as subject-matter expert on YouTube's product and content as it relates to mental health. Prior to her time at Google, Dr. Jessica worked in Employee Assistance and University Health, where she specialized in young adults, identity-related concerns, anxiety, grief/loss, and adult children of parents with severe mental illness. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub. Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education. Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation

In this episode of Future of Mental Health, Marjorie Morrison is joined by Dr. Steven Hyman, MD. Dr. Hyman is a mental health and genetics expert. He is leading research into how our genes might be the key to unlocking what mental health challenges people are predisposed to. “Many forms of mental illness share risk genes. So between bipolar and schizophrenia, there's about 65 to 70 percent sharing of risk genes” - Dr. Steven E. Hyman Dr. Hyman and Marjorie discuss the biology of the brain and how new research is exploring what different mental health diseases look like on a cellular level. Dr. Hyman also shares his hopes that this research will destigmatize mental health issues and give a visual representation of these issues. Dr. Hyman is a Distinguished Service Professor and Harald McPike Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard University. Dr. Hyman is also a Core Institute Member of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he directs the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research. From 2001 to 2011, Dr. Hyman served as Provost (chief academic officer) of Harvard University, and from 1996 to 2001, as Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a component of the US National Institutes of Health. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the National Academy of Medicine. He chairs the Board of Directors of the Charles A. Dana Foundation (NY). If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub. Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education. Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation

In this episode of the Future of Mental Health podcast, Marjorie Morrison is joined by Craig Kramer and his son, Peter Lee-Kramer. Craig and Peter dive into their families experience navigating the mental health system and discuss the challenges they have faced both individually and as a family. “Part of what I hope for everybody is that we can be proactive and not have to respond to tragedy. Because I feel like that's such a common way for families to get into this space” -Peter Lee-Kramer It is rare for a father and a son to open up about these difficult topics. Craig and Peter share various communication strategies that can be used to start a conversation about mental health. Craig and Peter also advocate for readily accessible mental health resources. . Craig Kramer is a Mental Health Ambassador and Chair, a leader in the Global Campaign for Mental Health, and actively involved in the Neuroscience External Affairs at Janssen R&D, a Johnson & Johnson company.In this role, Craig leads a Johnson & Johnson team that seeks to transform mental health care globally by raising awareness, reducing stigma, promoting research, improving access, and ensuring better patient outcomes. Craig has held a variety of positions in global, corporate, and government affairs at Johnson & Johnson. Craig has also worked as a lawyer in the U.S. Congress, in a Washington, D.C., law firm, and in an international human rights organization. Peter Lee-Kramer is a summa cum laude graduate in psychology from Rider University where he received the university’s top academic appointment as an Andrew J. Rider Scholar. He is pursuing a graduate degree in social work with the aim of becoming a licensed therapist. He began his undergraduate work at Tufts University, where he led his soccer team to their first NCAA national championship, scored the first goal in the final game, and was named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team. Yet the stressors of those accomplishments led to his mental health journey and subsequently to his advocacy, which he has pursued on various podcasts, panels, and stages. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub. Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education. Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation

Bill Smith has had a successful political career working in campaign management, messaging research and communications, and movement building. When a family tragedy occurred, he became aware of the lack of accessible mental health care for children, teenagers, and their families. Bill decided to use his experience in politics to fight for the future of mental health through a coalition called Inseparable. “There ought to be no wrong door and no wrong place to talk about mental health and what's going on in your life. If we can create that kind of environment, I am convinced we can get a whole lot of people who will look to the political system and say: We are not doing this right and we are not going to take it anymore. We are going to demand that you fix the things that are broken and that are keeping people from getting the help they need to have a good life.” - Bill Smith Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick Kennedy as they discuss how Inseparable and Bill Smith are partnering with leaders and community members to prioritize mental health care in schools. Our guest, Bill Smith, is founder and president of Inseparable, and founding partner of Civitas Public Affairs Group, a values-based firm working on some of the most pressing societal challenges of our day. Bill has built his career advancing significant public policy initiatives and winning elections. He led the development of innovative strategies to pass, block, and protect key policy outcomes, while advising a network of donors that strategically invested into targeted campaigns to win the freedom to marry and advance LGBTQ+ equality. Bill has worked extensively as a general consultant, and has built winning campaigns for elected officials, political groups, and non-profit organizations across the country. He currently serves on the boards of End Citizens United and the Reconciling Ministries Network. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub. Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education. Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation

It is not common to find a psychiatrist with an MBA, but Gary Gottlieb took it upon himself to diversify his career and become involved in the policy making aspects of healthcare. In this episode, Patrick, Marjorie, and Dr. Gottlieb discuss the history and policies that impact our current healthcare system, as well as what can be done to incentivise providers to improve behavioral healthcare services. “I think we can't rest in the circumstances we're in now. We can't rest with people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, who are living in the street or in undignified housing–or being shuttled and waiting in emergency rooms for days for a bed because they're not paid properly. Or because there aren't enough appropriate services in a system that's fragmented and inefficient. That's just not acceptable” -Dr. Gary Gottlieb There is still a lot to do for mental healthcare to come to the forefront of policy making and to improve our response to support persons with chronic mental health conditions. Dr. Gottlieb also dives into how his geriatric psychiatry practice has had a tremendous impact on his advocacy and how steps we take today could benefit our future brain. Our guest, Gary Gottlieb, is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a member of the National Academy of Medicine. From 2015 through June of 2019, he served as CEO of Partners In Health, a global NGO providing a preferential option for the poor in health care in severely resource constrained settings. Gottlieb is an executive partner at health venture firm Flare Capital Partners and a senior advisor at the Albright Stonebridge Group. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub. Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education. Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation

This week, we are resharing one of our favorite episodes from this series—one that Psych Hub's own Co-Founder and CEO, Marjorie Morrison, in the hot seat. How do warriors cope after the enduring traumas of war? What can we learn from the military about mental health? In the second of three ‘Pillar Episodes’, Patrick J. Kennedy turns the tables on his co-host Marjorie Morrison, to ask her about her past life working with the U.S. Marines. “There's a lot of progress that's been made, but it's a really broken system. So I sound like you [Patrick] when I say this, but it comes from mental health and physical health being separated really from the beginning.” -Marjorie Morrison Marjorie’s focus on supporting members of the military and their communities was first developed in the field, after she spent a year writing and implementing a revolutionary proactive counseling program for the U.S. Marines. After working with 500 Marine drill instructors, her innovative program continued at Camp Pendleton, where she was able to work with hundreds of Marines to interview and learn from. This implementation research was utilized to create a groundbreaking solution to approach military mental health care. She continued this work as Founder and CEO of PsychArmor Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, committed to bridging the military-civilian divide through free education. Listen today as Patrick J. Kennedy and Marjorie Morrison discuss ongoing challenges including how the military community is often isolated, the complexity of trauma-related symptoms, mismatched incentives among payors and providers, and important solutions for the future. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub. Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education. Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub

In this episode of the Future of Mental Health podcast, Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy speak with Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). “The stigma is tremendous…. And it's no different than, heart disease, or diabetes, or any of the other diseases of our bodies. It's above our shoulders and we need to examine it differently than what we've been doing. And I do think that we're seeing a change in being open and discussing it. And, it's a moment in time and we got to take advantage of it.” - Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. Dan Gillison brings expertise in non-profit leadership and a passion for advocating for people with mental illness to NAMI. Before coming to NAMI, Dan led the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF), where he was responsible for strategic planning, personnel management, board communications, oversight of APAF's public education programs and outreach, and formulating strategic alliances and partnerships to further APAF's mission. Prior to APAF, Gillison led County Solutions and Innovation for the National Association of Counties (NACo) where he was instrumental in repositioning the organization's programs to provide expertise in health and human services, justice and public safety. Dan also spearheaded the creation of the CEO Alliance for Mental Health in 2020, which represents some of the most vulnerable and diverse populations affected by disparities in the mental health care system. The leadership collective has collaborated to identify and amplify their priorities for creating a future of quality mental health care for all who need it. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub. Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education. Also check out Real Talk with Gen Z, Psych Hub’s newest podcast–made for Gen Z, by Gen Z–click on one of the links below to listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-with-gen-z/id1626163700 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bpvVRKR9jWBlWfnc9qMNo?si=f5bf5d3d32aa48b1 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-real-talk-with-gen-z-98746487/ Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d34fb61b-765d-4adc-93a8-dc3bd876d87d/real-talk-with-gen-z Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub