Interest to Impact

Andy Keller of the “think and do tank” Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute on system redesign to achieve better mental health outcomes.

Sep 28, 2021

Embedding mental health care in primary medical care settings, and redesigning 911 to have integrated police and mental health care response to the crisis are two of many initiatives Dr. Keller and the Institute are driving forward.

Dr. Jessica Schleider on single session therapy for mental health.

Sep 21, 2021

Given the lack of mental health care therapists, what if there were evidenced-based single session interventions available on demand over the internet that could greatly alleviate distress and improve well-being? The pandemic has opened the door to successful alternatives to traditional therapy

Dr. Larry Zweifel on brain science and the hope for research to become therapy.

Sep 14, 2021

Mental illness is a brain disease and we know so little about the brain. Dr. Zweifel discusses the latest brain research and promising pathways for therapeutic interventions.

Brandon Staglin, CEO of One Mind, on brain health and recovery from mental illness

Aug 24, 2021

One Mind focuses on collaborative efforts to fund research into brain health. From diagnostic tools (such as biomarkers indicating PTSD) to new medication treatments, One Mind has catalyzed philanthropic efforts in the mental health arena.

Arden O’Connor on behavioral and mental health treatment

Aug 17, 2021

What treatment programs work for behavioral health issues (addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders), and what conditions are necessary to support recovery? Timing of the intervention and treatment, motivation of the person, length of stay in recovery centers, and peer support influence on successful outcomes...