Rhode Island’s Psychological Well being Takes Middle Stage in Essential Dialog

Final week, we hosted a particular in-person panel dialogue referred to as Rhode Map Stay, specializing in accessing psychological well being assist in Rhode Island. The occasion occurred within the beautiful Davol Sq. Atrium and featured insightful enter from varied people, together with state Senator Alana M. DiMario, Dr. Nadine Hewamudalige from Windfall Neighborhood Well being Facilities, Johnson & Wales College professor Samantha Rosenthal, and myself.

In the course of the dialogue, we coated a variety of matters, such because the pressing want to enhance and diversify the workforce throughout the psychological well being subject, the significance of assembly sufferers the place they’re, and the primary obstacles that Rhode Islanders encounter when in search of assist for his or her psychological well being. Moreover, we explored which states or international locations are main the best way when it comes to psychological well being assist.

When you weren’t in a position to attend the occasion, you’ll be able to watch the total dialogue by clicking on the picture beneath.

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