Mental Health

Schedule

• Monday, May 13, 12 pm

  Watch Replay Now: State of Mental Health Care in Iowa

  Moderator: Zack Kucharski

  Panelists: Ryan Crane, Ben Shuberg, Anne Starr, 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.

  
  

• Tuesday, May 14, 12 pm

  Watch Replay Now: 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?

  
  

• Wednesday, May 15, 12 pm

  Watch Replay Now: 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?

  
  

• Thursday, May 16, 12 pm

  Watch Replay Now: Changes to Iowa’s mental health and substance abuse districts

  Moderator: Tom Barton

  Panelists: Cassandra Collins, 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?

  
  

• Friday, May 17, 12 pm

  Watch Replay Now: 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.