Healing Serious Mental Illness: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Overview
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Explore a compelling discussion on addressing serious mental illness in America through a 51-minute conference talk from Aspen Ideas: Health 2022. Delve into psychiatrist and neuroscientist Thomas Insel's innovative approach to mental health treatment, focusing on the "three Ps" - people, place, and purpose. Gain insights on creating a coordinated continuum of care that combines traditional medicine, family interventions, and psychological support. Learn about the challenges facing the 14 million Americans living with serious mental illnesses and discover potential solutions for improving access to urgently needed treatments. Examine the intersection of mental health with critical issues such as gun violence and abortion. Understand the concept of recovery in mental health and strategies for avoiding common mistakes in treatment. Investigate effective treatments, suicide prevention training, and the importance of integrative care. Consider the workforce challenges in mental health care and explore ways to create a more comprehensive and accessible system for all.
Syllabus
Intro
Mental Health and Gun Violence
Mental Health and Abortion
What is Recovery
Avoiding Mistakes
Moving Forward
Being Better
Effective Treatments
Suicide Prevention Training
Integrative Care
Workforce
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Taught by
The Aspen Institute