• Brad Hansen Shares Solutions: Systemic Failures in Kids' Mental Health

  • Dec 11 2024
  • Length: 54 mins
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Brad Hansen Shares Solutions: Systemic Failures in Kids' Mental Health

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  • In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Brad Hansen, Director of Public Policy at Families Together in New York State, to discuss the alarming crisis in youth mental health services and the game-changing solutions that could make all the difference.
    Brad pulls no punches as he reveals how systemic failures—such as endless waitlists, a critical shortage of mental health providers, and an overly complicated system—are leaving our kids without the care they desperately need. “The system has been slowly made to be anemic,” he warns, underscoring the devastating impact on vulnerable youth.
    But this isn’t just about the problems. Brad shares his vision for change through the Healthy Minds Healthy Kids campaign, calling for a $195 million funding boost to address workforce shortages and overhaul a broken system. He paints a powerful picture of what’s possible: accessible, compassionate mental health services for every child, no matter their background or insurance type. Learn more about this campaign online: https://healthymindshealthykids.org/
    Heather and Steve dive deeper into the real-life consequences of these systemic failures, sharing personal stories of families caught in the chaos, including the specific challenges faced by foster children. Together, they stress the importance of early intervention and why we can’t afford to wait until issues spiral out of control.
    Why You Need to Listen: This episode is a wake-up call. It’s filled with hope, actionable solutions, and a clear path forward for anyone who wants to be part of the change. Parents, advocates, and policymakers alike will walk away with the knowledge and tools needed to help make mental health care for kids a priority.
    Call to Action: Support the Healthy Minds Healthy Kids campaign and push for the systemic changes our kids deserve. Share this episode to help spread the message, and join us in advocating for the future of youth mental health care. Listen now and be part of the movement to create better mental health outcomes for our kids!
    This podcast is completely grassroots—no big-name sponsors dictating our content. We’re investing in this because we believe that unfiltered conversations with change makers like Dr. Pham can move the needle on issues that matter to families like ours. Please support us by liking, commenting, and sharing this episode on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. ️ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (it's free)️ Follow us on your favorite Podcast Platforms ️ Join our Facebook group️ For just $2/month, join our Supporters Club and help cover studio costs and keep this podcast going! Those helping us get this off the ground will get access to exclusive content and discounts in our soon-to-launch merch store. We prefer to keep this “amongst friends” and create a podcast with purpose, by families, for families. Your support means everything!

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/finding-common-ground--6199849/support.
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