In-Depth Week
Mental Health
Mental Health In-Depth Week Panelists
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Ryan Crane
NAMI Iowa
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Ben Shuberg
Iowa Association of Community Providers
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Emily Blomme
Foundation 2 Crisis Services
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Tawny Schafbuch
Tanager
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Megan Isenberg
Four Oaks
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Alissa Doobay
University of Iowa Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
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Gabe Martinez
Broadlawns Medical Center
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Erin Langdon
Foundation 2 Crisis Services
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Tony Thompson
Black Hawk County
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Mae Hingtgen
Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region
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Marissa Eyanson
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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Lisa Turner
Catholic Charities Counseling Program
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Jami Haberl
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative
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Barry Schreier
University of Iowa Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Schedule
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Monday, May 13, 12 pm
State of Mental Health Care in Iowa
Moderator: Zack Kucharski
Panelists: Ryan Crane, Ben Shuberg, Emily Blomme
With major changes again on the horizon, we'll discuss what's working well and what needs attention when it comes to mental health care in Iowa.
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Tuesday, May 14, 12 pm
What’s driving the increase of mental health needs in younger populations?
Moderator: Grace King
Panelists: Tawny Schafbuch, Dr. Hanna Stevens, Megan Isenberg, Alissa Doobay
Mental health needs at K-12 and higher education institutions are getting more attention these days, meanwhile young professionals are increasingly seeking benefits addressing mental health care. What’s driving these needs and how are they being addressed?
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Wednesday, May 15, 12 pm
Supporting Iowans in crisis
Moderator: Emily Andersen
Panelists: Gabe Martinez, Erin Langdon, Tony Thompson
Iowa police departments and nonprofits are increasingly expanding mental health liaisons or response units to deal with the growing number of individuals experiencing a crisis. What burden has this put on Iowa's criminal justice system? When law enforcement agencies often end up with crisis calls, what systemic changes can be made to get individuals the help they need? What’s the significance of these units?
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Thursday, May 16, 12 pm
Changes to Iowa’s mental health and substance abuse districts
Moderator: Tom Barton
Panelists: Mae Hingtgen, Marissa Eyanson
We’ll talk to Iowa HHS leaders about their plan to change the way Iowa is delivering mental health districts and substance abuse regions in the state. Why are the changes needed and how will these – as well as other ideas – be improving mental health care in the state?
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Friday, May 17, 12 pm
Working to reduce stigma and avoidance of care
Moderator: Marissa Payne
Panelists: Lisa Turner, Jami Haberl, Barry Schreier
Stigma may lead to a resistance, isolation and other barriers to getting care. What’s being done to reduce the stigma around mental illness? What are the common pitfalls people may not know are keeping stigmas in place.
