Mental Health Conference - Access and Advocacy: A Community Conversation

225 East Coastline Drive,Jacksonville FL 32202

09 September, 2021

Description

Baptist Behavioral Health Grand Rounds presents the 2021 Mental Health Conference. Educational credit is available for eligible attendees. The conference agenda includes a keynote presentation from Andy Keller, Ph.D. and a panel discussion with various elected officials, business leaders, and advocacy nonprofit leaders. Dr. Keller is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute in Dallas, TX. During this conference, Dr. Keller will review current models of care, in addition to mental health advocacy opportunities to improve access and quality. Dr. Keller will also emphasize the importance of evidence-based care in behavioral health. Upon completion of the program, the learner will: Distinguish between how current healthcare delivery systems organize care for mental health versus other physical health conditions.Identify the policy opportunities at local, state and national levels to accelerate transformation toward evidence-based care.Identify the policy changes that have been made to date and that still need to be made in order to promote better integrated and more effective behavioral health care. Most Preferred Healthcare in JacksonvilleLooking for the right doctor for you? Call us at 202-4YOU   With five hospitals, including Wolfson Children’s Hospital, and the largest network of primary and specialty care offices in Northeast Florida, Baptist Health is considered the “Most Preferred” health care provider by local residents.   https://www.baptistjax.com