Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
97 The New Odyssey House Journals - Mental Health Awareness Week
97 The New Odyssey House Journals - Mental Health Awareness Week
97 The New Odyssey House Journals - Mental Health Awareness Week
Friday 12th May 2023
Dive into Utah's mental health crisis on Odyssey House Journals. Discover solutions and stories from Rachel Devine and Dr. Rene Baez.
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Get the buttons here!Tackling Utah's Mental Health Crisis: Solutions and Stories
Episode Overview
- The pressing need for qualified professionals in treatment centers and the incentives created to attract and support them
- Insights into the challenges faced by Utah's nearly 3 million residents living in areas with a shortage of behavioral health providers
- Dr. Baez's personal experience with student debt and his commitment to serving the underserved Latino population
- Rachel Devine's valuable insights into the loan repayment programs available and the wide range of behavioral health providers these programs support
- The critical role of peer support specialists in guiding individuals towards suitable mental health resources
If you were in recovery and couldn't get help, where would you be today? Dead, most likely in prison. And one of the problems we haven't ever talked about on our podcast is getting qualified people to work at treatment centers. If you don't have people working with people in recovery, then there is no recovery.
Ever wondered why so many people in Utah struggle to find mental health support? This episode of Odyssey House Journals sheds light on a critical issue: the shortage of mental health professionals, especially in rural areas. Hosted by Randall Carlisle and Rachel Santizo, this episode features two special guests who bring unique perspectives to the table. Rachel Devine, a Workforce Development Specialist at Utah's Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr.
Rene Baez, a psychiatrist at Davis Behavioral Health, join the conversation to discuss the challenges and potential solutions for this pressing problem. Rachel Devine explains how financial aid programs can help aspiring mental health professionals manage their student debt, making it more feasible for them to serve in underserved areas. Dr. Baez shares his personal journey of overcoming financial hurdles to work in community mental health, particularly focusing on the underserved Latino population.
Their stories highlight the real-life impact of these programs and the importance of increasing the number of qualified professionals in the field. The episode doesn't just stop at identifying the problem; it also explores innovative solutions that are already making a difference. From loan repayment programs to incentives aimed at attracting new talent, you'll get a comprehensive look at what's being done to address this critical shortage.
Plus, there's a heartfelt discussion on the role of peer support specialists in guiding individuals to the mental health resources they desperately need. If you're interested in mental health awareness, or if you know someone struggling to find help, this episode offers valuable insights and practical solutions. Tune in to understand the complexities of Utah's mental health crisis and learn about the efforts being made to ensure everyone has access to the care they need.