In-Depth Week

Mental Health


Mental Health In-Depth Week Panelists


  • Ryan Crane

    NAMI Iowa

  • Ben Shuberg

    Iowa Association of Community Providers

  • Anne Starr

    Orchard Place Des Moines

  • Emily Blomme

    Foundation 2 Crisis Services

  • Tawny Schafbuch

    Tanager

  • Dr. Hanna Stevens

    University of Iowa

  • Megan Isenberg

    Four Oaks

  • Alissa Doobay

    University of Iowa Scanlan Center for School Mental Health

  • Gabe Martinez

    Broadlawns Medical Center

  • Erin Langdon

    Foundation 2 Crisis Services

  • Tony Thompson

    Black Hawk County

  • Cassandra Collins

    ASAC (Area Substance Abuse Council)

  • Mae Hingtgen

    Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region

  • Marissa Eyanson

    Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

  • Lisa Turner

    Catholic Charities Counseling Program

  • Jami Haberl

    Iowa Healthiest State Initiative

  • Barry Schreier

    University of Iowa Scanlan Center for School 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.


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