Upon reflection and consideration, we have decided not to move forward with our annual Scattergood Innovation Award. We did not come to this decision lightly, as we have deeply enjoyed getting to know innovators in behavioral health from around the country. We have learned immensely from you all. The Scattergood Innovation Award was developed to […]
Month: February 2021
COVID-19, Structural Racism, and Mental Health Inequities: Policy Implications for an Emerging Syndemic
Join us for the second Think Bigger Do Good webinar featuring authors Ruth Shim, M.D., M.P.H. and Steven Starks, M.D., F.A.P.A. They will discuss the complex interaction between the COVID-19 pandemic, structural racism, and mental health inequities which have led to devastating health, economic, and social consequences. The intersection of these three conditions, presents numerous […]
Black Leaders Shaping the Future of Behavioral Health: Dawn Holden Woods, MPA
What does Black history mean to me? It matters that the history of Black and Brown people be recognized. Not only does that validate our experience to those who would stifle or deny it, it validates who we are and who we can be as a community. There’s an adage: “If you can’t see it, […]
Black Leaders Shaping the Future of Behavioral Health: Dr. Carmelita S. Foster
What Does Black History Mean To You And How Does It Inform Your Practice? As a Black woman, Black history means everything to me. I am nothing without the work of my ancestors, and my only goal is to make them proud. I am honored to be Black because I associate Blackness with brilliance, passion, […]
Accessing Behavioral Health Care for You and Your Loved Ones
Just as the world was preparing for a roaring 2020, COVID-19 entered our lives. When March rolled around, the nationwide shut-down turned our world upside-down. When May came, the murder of George Floyd further uncovered the depths of systemic racism. We went from overactive but routine daily lives to a standstill, being quarantined, and witnessing […]