Community-Based Mental Health Care

The Force for Good

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 mental health interventions, and the need for accessible mental health services. The Recoup New York project, which aims to evaluate the efficacy of PM+, is discussed, along with other organizations and initiatives in the field. The partnership between the Miller-Dwan Foundation and the two doctors is highlighted as a model for community-based mental health care.

Takeaways

• Problem Management Plus (PM+) is a scalable intervention that can be delivered by non-specialists, providing mental health support in low-resource settings.
• The Recoup New York project is evaluating the effectiveness of PM+ in community-based organizations, aiming to provide accessible mental health services to underserved populations.
• The collaboration between the Miller-Dwan Foundation, Dr. Brandon Court, and Dr. Adam Brown demonstrates the importance of community connections and partnerships in implementing and expanding mental health interventions.
• The work being done in the Twin Ports has the potential to serve as a model for a new behavioral and mental health workforce, demonstrating the effectiveness of capacity building strategies.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

02:01
Collaboration with Dr. Brandon Kohrt and Dr. Adam Brown

03:25
Work with Scalable Mental Health and Problem Management Plus (PM+)

07:47
Bringing PM+ to New York City

10:30
Recoup New York Project

15:07
Other Organizations and Initiatives

22:45
Possibilities for the Work in the Twin Ports

26:06
Multiplying Community Healing

27:53
Closing Remarks

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