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The current youth mental health crisis continues to result in catastrophic outcomes. With suicide as a leading cause of death for our youth, record numbers of mental health providers closing up shop, and entire systems of care collapsing something drastic has to be done. Speak Our Minds host Heidi Baskfield helped organize a major classaction lawsuit against the state of Colorado for failing to provide a working system of youth mental health and won. Now the real work to build a working syst ...
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The Truth About Medicaid & Youth Mental Health: The Untold story of EPSDT
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The Biggest Story You’ve Never Heard — Medicaid, EPSDT & the Mental Health of Our Youth In this kickoff episode, hosts Jason Hopcus and Heidi Baskfield pull back the curtain on one of the most powerful — and overlooked — tools for supporting youth mental health: Medicaid’s EPSDT benefit. Why is it so critical? Why don’t more people know about it? A…
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Strategic Advice for Long-Lasting Change in our Mental Healthcare System with Mental Health In-Chief Dr. K. Ron-Li Liaw
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Addressing Colorado’s challenges in the children’s system of care and mental health requires innovative thinking and strategic partnerships at the government level. Joining Heidi Baskfield on the Speak Our Minds podcast today is Dr. K. Ron-Li Liaw, Colorado’s first Mental Health-In-Chief for Children’s Hospital Colorado and is also the Division Dir…
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Empowering Families and Voices with Lived Experience: A Conversation with Christine Beyer, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families
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The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state’s first Cabinet-level agency focused exclusively on serving and supporting at-risk children and families. Today, Heidi welcomes Christine Beyer, Commissioner of the NJ DCF, to the podcast. Together with its partners, the NJ DCF works to increase kinship placements, strengthen fam…
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A Bold Commitment to Youth Mental Health Reform in Colorado with Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer
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How can a state transform its approach to youth mental health in the face of bureaucratic challenges? In this episode of Speak Our Minds, we spotlight the passionate advocacy of Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, a fourth-generation Coloradan who has lived in Weld County for over 35 years. From her roots as a county commissioner to her current role in the …
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Building Responsive Systems: Empowering Colorado Youth to Navigate Mental Health with Te'Andis Elliot and Quatisha Bailey
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We continue our fight for youth mental health and are excited to welcome two special guests to the podcast today: Te’Andis Elliot; a community engagement specialist in youth outreach, and Quatisha Bailey (known as Q); the Executive Director of the independent health and wellness consulting firm, Qs with Q. Join the conversation as we discuss their …
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Proposition KK: An Issue of Domestic Violence with Majority Leader Monica Duran and Elizabeth Newman from CCASA
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This week, we interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to address a critical issue: Proposition KK and the rising incidence of domestic violence in the state of Colorado, with many cases tragically ending in fatalities. Joining us are Majority Leader Monica Duran and Elizabeth Newman from the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA). …
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Culturally Responsive Care & Education: Reclaiming Our History to Empower the Future with Dr. Terri Bissonette
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All too often, discussions about system reform and the youth mental health crisis tend to overlook the specific needs and experiences of Native and Indigenous communities. Today’s episode of Speak Our Minds features Dr. Terri Bissonette, Gnoozhekaaning Anishinaabe, a seasoned educator, independent consultant, and the former Founder and School Leade…
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The Future of Youth Mental Health with Dr. Benjamin Miller
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What’s the most significant barrier facing youth and families when it comes to mental health care? Today, Dr. Benjamin Miller, a leading expert in mental health and adjunct faculty at Stanford School of Medicine, joins us to unpack the pressing challenges and opportunities in reforming the youth mental health system. Drawing on his extensive experi…
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What is Truly at Stake with the Youth Mental Health Crisis with Jamie Ulrich
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There is still a long way to go to solve the children and youth mental health crisis in Colorado. But there are many hardworking people creating solutions across our state. One such person is the Director of Human Services for Weld County, Jamie Ulrich, and she joins us today to share her journey to direct service, day-to-day problem-solving work, …
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Lessons from Rosie D. v. Romney with Dr. David Keller
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What can a landmark lawsuit from Massachusetts teach us about improving mental health care for youth in Colorado? Joining us today to unpack this question is Dr. David Keller, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Vice Chair of Clinical Strategy and Transformation at Children's Hospital Colorado, and co-chair of …
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Building a Successful System of Care with Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet
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What does a successful system of care look like for the youth of Colorado? During this episode, Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet is an advocate for youth mental health motivated by her own experience of trying to find the necessary support for her son’s complex needs. Kicking off our conversation, she shares her own story of advocating for a struggli…
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When you’re first seeking care for your child, how do you know what to ask for? During this episode, we are joined by someone who has navigated many challenging circumstances in her personal fight for youth mental health. Kristin Stark is a mother supporting her daughter, Cecilia, as she navigates a wide variety of needs. Speaking to her really hel…
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Why Colorado Must Do Better for Our Kids’ Mental Health with Kim Lewis
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Welcome to Speak Our Minds: The Fight for Youth Mental Health, a podcast that delves into the inspiring journeys of youth mental health advocates who took a stand to transform the system. Together with your host and seasoned public affairs expert, Heidi Baskfield, we’ll explore the landmark class-action lawsuit that held the state of Colorado accou…
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