Taking Action to Prevent Suicide
On May 2, 2019, the Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy hosted a forum, Taking Action to Prevent Suicide, at Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Total Health in Washington, D.C.
When it comes to the mental health workforce crisis, the struggles — and opportunities — are real
The challenges facing the mental health workforce are nothing new, but the urgency to address these challenges is growing. That was made evident during the Institute for Health Policy’s 2017 forum, Advancing Mental Health and Wellness, during which journalist and…
The heart of the matter: Identifying person-centered solutions at the intersection of the mental health and criminal justice systems
While browsing the aisles of my local supermarket recently, I ran into a friend and former colleague (let’s call him Joseph). I hadn’t seen him in a few years, but he looked noticeably different: a little on edge, his eyes…
Strengthening America’s Mental Health Workforce
Nearly half of U.S. children have had at least one adverse childhood experience (or ACE), which can have lasting impacts on their physical and mental health even into adulthood. This event brought together leaders from across sectors to discuss innovative ways to prevent and address trauma in children in school, community, and clinical settings.
Reflections on the challenges facing mental health patients, providers and policies
How do we empower patients and families to ensure they receive the highest quality mental health care? What opportunities exist for clinicians to work with the housing, employment, and other sectors to advance mental health and wellness for all? The…
Advancing Mental Health & Wellness
This event brought together experts from a variety of backgrounds to share knowledge, spark discussion, and advance collective thinking around mental health and wellness policies and practice.
Defining the next generation of behavioral health strategies
Today, one in five American adults experiences a mental health issue, and one in 10 young people experiences a period of major depression. The number of people struggling with conditions such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse…