In this three-part series, nationally renowned experts will talk about new and evolving options that people with significant mental health challenges and their families are finding can make a major difference in their lives. In lively conversations, speakers and moderators will share personal experience and solid evidence, followed by Q&A and optional break-out sessions. You're encouraged to join all three sessions, though registration is welcome even if you’re only able to attend one or two.

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Feb. 24: 7-8:30p
Session 1: Is the Medical Model Enough? Rethinking What It Takes to Heal

When Thomas Insel, MD, began his 13-year tenure as Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), he believed research into brain chemistry would conquer mental illness. Over time, he concluded that recovery requires more than medical treatment, including what he learned to call “people, place, and purpose.” Now a leading consultant and innovator, Dr. Insel will discuss this journey in conversation with Bevin Croft, PhD, MPP, a senior researcher at the Human Services Research Institute who studies the effectiveness of behavioral health systems nationwide.

Mar. 3: 7-8:30p
Session 2: Is the Medical Model Enough? Let's Talk about Psychosis

Trained in traditional psychiatry, Mark Ragins, MD, took a road less traveled, spending his career treating people diagnosed with psychosis and other serious mental health conditions in community settings—from The Village in Long Beach and California State University, Long Beach, to the streets of Los Angeles County. He will describe his innovative approach in conversation with Danna Mauch, PhD, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH), a national leader in mental health system improvement.

Mar. 10: 7-8:30p
Session 3: Is the Medical Model Enough? The Power of Relationships

Chyrell Bellamy, PhD, MSW, is a Professor and the Director of the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. Her widely respected research and activism examine pathways to wellness and recovery through innovative services, including faith-based approaches, peer-led initiatives, and culturally responsive care. She will be joined in conversation by Paolo del Vecchio, MSW, longtime leader in developing peer recovery programs at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) and now an independent advocate at the national and international levels.