The Co-Pandemic: Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Access in the Age of COVID-19
Moderator:
Connecticut State Representative Christie Carpino
Featuring:
Reyna Taylor, Vice President of Public Policy & Advocacy, The National Council for Behavioral Health
Dr. Manpreet K. Singh, MD, MS, Director for the STANFORD Pediatric Mood Disorders Program
Brenda Gleason, President and Founder, M2 Healthcare Consulting
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WIG's National Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders after hearing from members about the growing epidemic in their states. The group met to collaborate, develop state policy responses and fresh ideas, and create effective partnerships. The task force, which includes state legislators, mental health professionals and advocates, targeted several policy areas that affect mental health and substance use disorders.
Women In Government regularly feature Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders policy programming at our in-person and virtual events and share information provided these expert panelists.