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The need for mental health solutions is greater than ever. The Force for Good is a podcast that breaks down topics related to our own mental health and the well-being of the communities we belong to and love. Episodes feature insightful conversations, personal experiences, expertise, and strategies covering a wide range of mental health themes. Tune in as host Rick Gertsema, Senior Mental Health Adviser at the Miller-Dwan Foundation, and his guests share transformative information that you c ...
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Championing Children's Mental Health
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Tracy Litman, a public school social worker, shares her journey and passion for helping others, particularly adolescents. She emphasizes the importance of not holding oneself hostage to the past and instead focusing on what one can do from here forward. Tracy has been recognized with numerous awards for her dedication to her work, including being n…
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The Power of Simultaneity: Creating New Possibilities
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Gary Hubbell, a consultant, discusses his work with non-profit organizations and the importance of simplifying complexity, unifying teams, and embracing transformative change. He highlights the concept of simultaneity, which is one of the principles of appreciative inquiry, and how it brings about new possibilities. Hubbell shares his experience wo…
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40 Years of Behavioral Health: A Journey of Compassion and Impact
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Rick Gertsema, Senior Mental Health Advisor at the Miller-Dwan Foundation, shares his 40-year career in behavioral health and his passion for helping people. He discusses the importance of creating a scalable mental health workforce to address the mental health crisis. Gertsema highlights the PM Plus program, developed by the World Health Organizat…
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Zak Williams: A Journey of Mental Health Advocacy
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Zak Williams, mental health advocate and founder of PYM (Prepare Your Mind), shares his personal journey and the importance of mental health awareness and support. He discusses his own struggles with anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive thoughts, as well as the impact of his father, Robin Williams' suicide. Williams emphasizes the need for…
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Community-Based Mental Health Care
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Summary This conversation explores the work of the Miller-Dwan Foundation in the field of mental health, specifically their collaboration with Dr. Brandon Kohrt and Dr. Adam Brown on the implementation of Problem Management Plus (PM+) in New York City and the Twin Ports. The conversation covers the background of the project, the scalability of ment…
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History + Mission of the Miller-Dwan Foundation
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The conversation explores the history and mission of the Miller-Dwan Foundation, the strategic planning process, the HopeX initiative, the role of the Senior Mental Health Advisor, the multi-phase approach, and the future vision for the foundation. Takeaways: The Miller-Dwan Foundation has a strong history of generosity and philanthropy, with a foc…
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