Podcasts about chief behavioral health officer

Host Jennifer Semenza welcomes Dr. Robin Henderson, Providence Oregon's Chief Behavioral Health Officer and Work2BeWell Chief Clinical Officer. Dr. Henderson provides parents with practical advice on addressing anxiety and depression in teens, discussing mental health, fostering healthy relationships, managing conflicts, identifying toxic relationships, and promoting positive body image and self-esteem. Dr. Henderson highlights the importance of active listening, creating safe spaces, and modeling positive behavior.Do you want to know more?Click on the attached links if you would like to know more about the Work2BeWell or their podcast Talk2BeWell Dr. Robin Henderson mentioned in the podcast.Check out the Providence blog for more information on this and other health related topics. To learn more about our mission programs and services, go to Providence.org.Follow us on social media to get continued information on other important health care topics. You can connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and X.For all your healthcare information on the go, download the Providence app. Whether you're tracking symptoms, scheduling appointments, or connecting with your healthcare providers, the Providence app has your back.To learn more about the app, check out the Wellness Brief podcast episode. Wellness Brief: Simplifying Care-There's an App for That. We'd love to hear from you. You can contact us at FutureOfHealthPodcasts@providence.org

Jean D. Pierre, the Executive Vice President and Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Community Health of South Florida Inc., educates us on the diverse career paths within social work and the strategic advantages of social work certification. Jean emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the Licensing for Social Worker test incorporates DEI principles to foster culturally competent care. Starting his career as a government analyst focused on children and families, Jean now oversees a $13 million budget at Community Health of South Florida Inc. In his current role, he serves as a crucial liaison with other social service agencies and participates on area councils and professional boards, shaping the future of healthcare services with his extensive expertise and visionary leadership.

9 P.M. HourWhen a tragedy such as the Lewiston, Maine shooting occurs, it's devastating to the family, friends, and community members who are left trying to cope with such a heinous incident. What can they do to process their grief? What type of mental health care is available for them? Dr. Kevin Simon, the city of Boston's first Chief Behavioral Health Officer joined Dan to discuss the importance of mental health care, especially for those who are suffering from a traumatic event.

Dr. Kevin Simon, Attending Psychiatrist at Boston Children's Hospital & Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Boston Public Health Commission, joins the podcast to discuss top issues & trends he is following in pediatrics, current nerves & excitement, what the most effective healthcare leaders will need to be successful in the next 2-3 years, and more.

Dr. Kevin Simon, Attending Psychiatrist at Boston Children's Hospital & Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Boston Public Health Commission, joins the podcast to discuss top issues & trends he is following in pediatrics, current nerves & excitement, what the most effective healthcare leaders will need to be successful in the next 2-3 years, and more.

Anxiety. It's rising in our kids and teens. What can we do to help? Today, Gene and Khadijah are joined by very special guest Dr. Kevin Simon, Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the City of Boston. Dr. Simon draws on his experience in child & adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine, health policy, and more, to help us talk through childhood anxiety. What's the right way to respond to a child with anxiety? Why can parental accommodation make things worse? How do we reassure kids whose anxiety stems from legitimate concerns, like community violence or discrimination? What's the role of mental health education in supporting families?Tune in and share with a friend. And be sure to check out the additional resources below.Media List Kevin M. Simon, MD, LLCDr. Kevin Simon Appointed First Chief Behavioral Health Officer (City of Boston)St. Peter Claver RC Church (Place Matters)YRBS Data Summary & Trends Report, 2011-2021 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)What If My Child Has Anxiety? (PDF – MGH Clay Center)Anxiety to Agency: Empowering Kids to Address Climate Change (MGH Clay Center)Building Mental Wellness in Children: What Parents Can Do (MGH Clay Center)School Refusal: When Back to School Is a Nightmare (MGH Clay Center)Collaborative Problem Solving for Parents (Think:Kids)Anxiety: Support Your Child at Home (PDF – MGH Clay Center)What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MGH Clay Center)Disparities in Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Conditions (Pediatrics)Child Psychiatrist on How to Address Suicide Among Black Youth (NowThis News)Calling 988 Can Get You Help During a Mental Health or Substance Abuse Emergency (NECN)Tune in Third Thursdays for new episodes. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!Episode produced by Sara RattiganMusic by Gene Beresin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We not only welcome back Dr. Angela Crutchfield, but are also honored to have on Dr. Kevin M. Simon, Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the City of Boston! Together they share how the disparities in mental healthcare came to be, and how there needs to be a continued effort to address and close those gaps.

Kevin M. Simon, MD, was appointed as the first Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the City of Boston. Dr. Simon will guide a public health strategy to support Bostonians' growing mental and behavioral health needs at the Boston Public Health Commission. In addition, he is an Attending Psychiatrist at Boston Children's Hospital, an Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, a Commonwealth Fund Fellow at Harvard University, and a Medical Director of Wayside Youth and Family Support Network. Dr. Simon practices as a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist & Addiction Medicine specialist caring for youth through the Adolescent Substance use & Addiction Program (ASAP) at Boston Children's Hospital. As a physician-scientist, Dr. Simon has received federal funding for work focused on the intersections of mental health, substance use, and juvenile justice. Dr. Simon has helped design and transform behavioral health agencies as a healthcare consultant and administrative leader. He completed clinical fellowships in child & adolescent psychiatry and addiction medicine at Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School and a residency in adult psychiatry at Grady Hospital, affiliated with Morehouse School of Medicine, in Atlanta, GA. He received his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. His writings on health equity, mental health, and substance use are in notable journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, American Journal of Public Health, and Health Affairs. NEJM: Daughters' Keeper — The Care and Treatment of Black Girls in America NEJM Them and Me — The Care and Treatment of Black Boys in America

Over the last two decades, suicide among Black youth has surged to crisis levels. And many schools, doctors and parents are unprepared to recognize the signs early enough to stop a tragedy. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Simon to discuss the issue. Dr. Simon is also the Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the city of Boston, and a leading voice in preventing suicides among African American children.   Guest: Dr. Kevin Simon, Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the city of Boston Podcast production by Yanii Evans You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last two decades, suicide among Black youth has surged to crisis levels. And many schools, doctors and parents are unprepared to recognize the signs early enough to stop a tragedy. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Simon to discuss the issue. Dr. Simon is also the Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the city of Boston, and a leading voice in preventing suicides among African American children.   Guest: Dr. Kevin Simon, Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the city of Boston Podcast production by Yanii Evans You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last two decades, suicide among Black youth has surged to crisis levels. And many schools, doctors and parents are unprepared to recognize the signs early enough to stop a tragedy. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Simon to discuss the issue. Dr. Simon is also the Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the city of Boston, and a leading voice in preventing suicides among African American children.   Guest: Dr. Kevin Simon, Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the city of Boston Podcast production by Yanii Evans You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last two decades, suicide among Black youth has surged to crisis levels. And many schools, doctors and parents are unprepared to recognize the signs early enough to stop a tragedy. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Simon to discuss the issue. Dr. Simon is also the Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the city of Boston, and a leading voice in preventing suicides among African American children.   Guest: Dr. Kevin Simon, Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the city of Boston Podcast production by Yanii Evans You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychiatrists Discuss The State of Mental Health in the Black Community pt. 2 For season six, we are working to curate panels with expertise on specific topics. We are always trying to bring more, and we are truly delivering. This week, we are continuing an incredible discussion about mental health in the Black Community. Drs. Danielle Hairston, Kevin Simon and Amanda Calhoun are each highly prolific, dynamic writers, speakers and educators within this space. We were very fortunate that they took the time to answer questions and share their experiences as Black Psychiatrists. We start with a conversation about the burden Black physicians carry in contrast with our colleagues. We talk about experiences with patients, co-workers and supervisors. We talk about burnout and how it is manifested and overcome by those in medical training, and those that have graduated and are practicing. The views discussed in this episode MUST be taken in context and do not reflect upon our employers. How do we deal with burnout? How does the experience of Black medical students and physicians differ from our counterparts? How can we help our underrepresented patients navigate a health system that was not built for us? This episode features: Dr. Danielle Hairston a double-board certified Psychiatrist and the youngest Black, female residency program director in the US. (Dr. Hairston was my resident when I was a medical student at Howard University College of Medicine). She is also a young APA Black Caucus President and Black Psychiatrist of America Scientific Program Committee Chair and has written extensively about bias in Psychiatry. She has consulted with companies like Google, and Youtube. Origins of Racism in American Medicine and Psychiatry Sociodemographic and clinical correlates of the frequently hospitalized African American patients with severe and persistent mental illness Dr. Kevin Simon the inaugural Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the City of Boston. He is a Harvard-trained Board Certified Psychiatrist. Dr. Simon serves as an Attending Psychiatrist at Boston Children's Hospital, an Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, a Commonwealth Fund Fellow in Health Policy at Harvard University, and the Medical Director of Wayside Youth & Family Support Network. Clinically, he practices as a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine specialist caring for youth, young adults, and families through the Adolescent Substance Use & Addiction Program (ASAP). Daughters' Keeper — The Care and Treatment of Black Girls in America Adolescent Substance Use Disorders Dr. Amanda Calhoun an Adult/Child Psychiatry Resident . Dr. Calhoun is also the assistant editor of the Connecticut Psychiatric Society Newsletter and an Associate Editor of the American Journal of Psychiatry Residents' Journal.  Dr. Calhoun seeks to expose and eradicate racism in the medical system using a direct and heartfelt approach.  Dr. Calhoun's anti-racism work spans from writing anti-racism curriculum, standing up for her patients in real-time, public speaking, research, and writing.  She believes that all doctors should be activists, and that social justice should be integrated with medical education. All Doctors Should Be Activists. Sincerely, a Psychiatry Intern The Face of Medicine Is Not My Face…But, It Should Be You asked and we delivered: The Black Doctors Podcast Swag is now available? Click HERE to order. **Interested in starting a podcast? Check out Riverside for your remote recording needs: RIVERSIDE.FM If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend and leave a comment and rating on iTunes. TBDP is a volunteer passion project with the goal of inspiring all who listen. In-house music and audio production, so any ideas for improvements or suggestions for future guests are welcome. Visit www.StevenBradleyMD.com to learn more about our host. He is available for consultations or speaking engagements regarding health equity and medical ethics. Leave a voice memo that we can include in a future episode: Pass The Mic

Psychiatrists Discuss The State of Mental Health in the Black Community pt. 1 For season six, we are working to curate panels with expertise on specific topics. We are always trying to bring more, and we are truly delivering. Tune in the next two weeks to hear an incredible discussion about mental health in the Black Community. Drs. Danielle Hairston, Kevin Simon and Amanda Calhoun are each highly prolific, dynamic writers, speakers and educators within this space. We were very fortunate that they took the time to answer questions and share their experiences as Black Psychiatrists. We start with a conversation about the burden Black physicians carry in contrast with our colleagues. We talk about experiences with patients, co-workers and supervisors. We talk about burnout and how it is manifested and overcome by those in medical training, and those that have graduated and are practicing. The views discussed in this episode MUST be taken in context and do not reflect upon our employers. How do we deal with burnout? How does the experience of Black medical students and physicians differ from our counterparts? How can we help our underrepresented patients navigate a health system that was not built for us? This episode features: Dr. Danielle Hairston a double-board certified Psychiatrist and the youngest Black, female residency program director in the US. (Dr. Hairston was my resident when I was a medical student at Howard University College of Medicine). She is also a young APA Black Caucus President and Black Psychiatrist of America Scientific Program Committee Chair and has written extensively about bias in Psychiatry. She has consulted with companies like Google, and Youtube. Origins of Racism in American Medicine and Psychiatry  Sociodemographic and clinical correlates of the frequently hospitalized African American patients with severe and persistent mental illness  Dr. Kevin Simon the inaugural Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the City of Boston. He is a Harvard-trained Board Certified Psychiatrist. Dr. Simon serves as an Attending Psychiatrist at Boston Children's Hospital, an Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, a Commonwealth Fund Fellow in Health Policy at Harvard University, and the Medical Director of Wayside Youth & Family Support Network. Clinically, he practices as a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine specialist caring for youth, young adults, and families through the Adolescent Substance Use & Addiction Program (ASAP). Daughters' Keeper — The Care and Treatment of Black Girls in America  Adolescent Substance Use Disorders  Dr. Amanda Calhoun an Adult/Child Psychiatry Resident . Dr. Calhoun is also the assistant editor of the Connecticut Psychiatric Society Newsletter and an Associate Editor of the American Journal of Psychiatry Residents' Journal.  Dr. Calhoun seeks to expose and eradicate racism in the medical system using a direct and heartfelt approach.  Dr. Calhoun's anti-racism work spans from writing anti-racism curriculum, standing up for her patients in real-time, public speaking, research, and writing.  She believes that all doctors should be activists, and that social justice should be integrated with medical education. All Doctors Should Be Activists. Sincerely, a Psychiatry Intern  The Face of Medicine Is Not My Face…But, It Should Be  You asked and we delivered: The Black Doctors Podcast Swag is now available? Click HERE to order. **Interested in starting a podcast? Check out Riverside for your remote recording needs: RIVERSIDE.FM If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend and leave a comment and rating on iTunes. TBDP is a volunteer passion project with the goal of inspiring all who listen. In-house music and audio production, so any ideas for improvements or suggestions for future guests are welcome. Visit www.StevenBradleyMD.com to learn more about our host. He is available for consultations or speaking engagements regarding health equity and medical ethics. Leave a voice memo that we can include in a future episode: Pass The Mic

Poor mental health of one individual can spin a web that affects families, children, the workplace, physical health, communities, and much more.  The warning of a mental health public health emergency was not lost on Illinois' Governor, who established the position titled “Chief Behavioral Health Officer."  The mission of this new role is to work with other subject matter experts to transform how Illinois supports, mental, emotional, and overall behavioral health wellness for Illinoisians of all ages. Listen in as ILHIC talks with David T. Jones on his new role and his plans to move Illinois forward regarding overall health wellness.  

Have you ever had a role to fill that just seemed downright impossible? Not enough talent to interview yet no one ready to step up internally. Talk about frustrating!Joining me on for this episode was Dr Acacia Parks, the Chief Behavioral Health Officer at a company called Found which is an organization dedicated to improving people's overall wellbeing by making evidence based weight loss accessible & affordable for all. Dr Parks, with her PhD in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, has an extensive background in research and behavior change strategy both as a professor and as a business leader regarding both mental and physical health conditions. Prior to joining Found, Acacia spent over 10 years with the Digital Health company, Happify Health, as an instrumental leader overseeing the program of research evaluating the effectiveness of Happify's digital therapeutics.Some of the highlights we discussed:-Qualities she looks for when determining if someone is ready to be promoted-Her thought process behind deciding whether to recruit from the outside or try and promote from within -Advice/roadmap for other leaders caught in the dilemma of too much work and no one immediately available to hire or step up right away..and so much more!

In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Tim Kearney to hear tips and advice for talking to our children about the war in Ukraine.   Dr. Kearney is the Chief Behavioral Health Officer at the Community Health Center and brings his clinical experience as a psychologist to our discussion.   Whether your child is very young or a teenager-  Dr. Kearney has practical advice and ideas for us all.

Our first episode! Join me for a deeply connected and humble personal conversation and connection with a dear family member, Serene Thin Elk, Chief Behavioral Health Officer at South Dakota Urban Indian Health, co-founder the nonprofit Generation Red Road, as we explore intergenerational trauma, collective healing, Indigenous Healing and the challenge of creating a future for ourselves and together. Find out about Serene Thin Elk and the South Dakota Urban Indian Health Organization here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Tkach, Psy.D., LP, is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Behavioral Health Officer for Affinity Corporate Group.  Affinity is a leading occupational health, population, and disease management life sciences organization that specializes in providing technology-based solutions and supports for overall employee and population wellness endeavors.  Additionally, Dr. Tkach is an adjunct professor at St. Mary's University, Twin Cities.  He is the former Director of Recovery Management for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, where he also worked as a psychologist and for a while as a core faculty member at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.  Dr. Tkach has provided clinical services in a variety of settings, including outpatient addiction treatment, community mental health, residential crisis settings, hospital settings, and college counseling centers.  He has conducted research in areas including clinical practice, trauma/trauma-informed care, semiotics, linguistics, and evidence-based practice approaches for co-occurring disorders.  http://linkedin.com/in/michael-j-tkach-psy-d-lp-b42171142 OneWholeLifeMedia.com 

Bret Hart, Chief Behavioral Health Officer of Centene Corporation, joined the podcast to talk about the big trends in behavioral health, access to care and the movement to value-based care.

Healthcare industry leaders have emphasized the need for physical, behavioral healthcare integration, but what actions do payers and healthcare organizations need to take to meaningfully move in the right direction? Brett Hart, Centene’s Chief Behavioral Health Officer, and Indira Paharia, Centene’s Chief Operating Officer for Behavioral Health, discuss barriers to integration and how to best leverage telehealth and value-based care to empower primary care services and achieve integration.

Scott Storrer, CEO of Affinity Empowering, Inc., and Dr. Michael Tkach, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Behavioral Health Officer of Affinity Empowering, Inc., discuss the launch of the COVID Clinic™ service around the country. Affinity is partnering with retail stores nationwide, placing 20' x 8' full-service COVID support stations in parking lots within local communities. The sites offer rapid testing (15-minute turnaround) and gold-standard PCR testing (16-hour turnaround on average). All of the above is coordinated through Affinity's integrated tech platform, called Assure™, which not only lets people schedule appointments and receive test results but also allows free access to behavioral health resources designed to help individuals cope through the pandemic. Scott Storrer Chief Executive Officer. Scott is responsible for the strategic development and expansion of the eHealth product line. A 25-year healthcare industry veteran, Scott brings a deep, diverse and innovative experience in leading and growing healthcare businesses to our team, having held senior management positions at Strand Life Sciences, a personalized medicine and biotechnology software solution provider and FirstLab, a third party administrator for substance abuse monitoring. Earlier in his career, Scott served as Group President of Cardinal Health's $81B pharmaceutical segment and Executive Vice President of Service and Technology for CIGNA.Jonathan. #AffinityEmpowering #COVID #TestingServices

We cannot overstate the impact this pandemic has had on our healthcare providers. When you think about all the stress and pressures these front-liners are going through day in and day out, you can see how a lot of aspects are playing in that are leading to clinical burnout and, ultimately, addiction. Yet, we need to recognize that this is just a part of a larger system that's going on in the individual.On this episode, Duane talks with clinical psychologist Michael Tkach as he shares about addiction and other issues that healthcare workers are facing during these COVID times. A clinical psychologist by training, Michael is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Behavioral Health Officer for Affinity Empowering, a technology-based solutions provider that supports overall health and wellness endeavors and that has also become a major provider of COVID-19 testing.Michael recently conducted research on medical care providers who are providing care to individuals diagnosed with terminal illnesses. What was highlighted in the research was a sense of powerlessness. These providers have no power to change the course of the etiology of the disease and they're left with no other option but to simply manage the disease. Michael was drawn into the mental health field after growing up in a neighborhood with a high prevalence of addiction as well as death by suicide. He eventually ended up at Hazelden Betty Ford for postdoctoral residency and then later came on staff there holding a variety of different roles. At Affinity Empowering, they think about how people engage in health care and how they can affect change with addiction and mental health in general.Today, Michael shares his expertise and wisdom about addiction treatment and how we can help individuals struggling with addiction, especially our frontline healthcare workers who are working so hard to provide the best care they can under extremely difficult circumstances. If you're a healthcare worker out there struggling, please reach out for help so you can get the support you need. In this episode, you will hear:Looking at addiction from a much larger scopeClinical burnout caused by a sense of powerlessnessThe perfect storm of many social supports not being thereThe lack of social support when people are looking to reduce stress and disengageHow alcohol sales have increased during the pandemicThe overlapping Venn diagram of prevalence between traumatic experiences and substance useGetting in-person support vs. virtual supportKey Quotes:[05:23] - "The way that I approach addiction and addiction treatment is how all of those factors coalesce and come into a single point to affect the individual rather than trying to be reductionistic." [09:26] - “When we start looking at what happened with COVID and how places were overwhelmed, what you started seeing is that clinical burnout that goes along with that feeling of helplessness.”[13:39] - "A lot of times, we think of addiction as a disease state that really thrives in isolation, people have shame. They hide it, they want to downplay how much they're using."[14:38] - “During the beginning of the pandemic, globally from April to June of 2020, alcohol sales increased over 34% to the year prior.”[18:15] - “There are those traumatic experiences where people are talking about loss, they're talking about those experiences and those pressures to keep going that leads towards burnout.”[18:25] - “There is this overlapping Venn diagram of prevalence between traumatic experiences and substance use."[23:53] - “As much as we love to think that therapy is therapy and supportive support, it is a different skill set to do it virtually than to do it in person.”Subscribe and ReviewHave you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.If you really enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at www.theaddictedmind.com to download it.Supporting Resources:Affinity EmpoweringEpisode CreditsIf you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-addicted-mind-podcast/donations