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“Just the beginning of a conversation,” Cherokee Bent on receiving BC’s Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care
“Just the beginning of a conversation,” Cherokee Bent on receiving BC’s Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care
“Just the beginning of a conversation,” Cherokee Bent on receiving BC’s Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care
Saturday 12th November 2022
Cherokee Bent shares her innovative approach to mental health and addictions care, focusing on emotional-rational integration and systemic change.
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Get the buttons here!Cherokee Bent: Pioneering Change in Mental Health and Addictions Care
When you get someone, especially someone who is in the front lines you know dealing with, like different walks of life, when you get them to feel that you know a lot more can come out of it. Thinking out of the box can come out of it.
Imagine a healthcare system where emotional and rational approaches are seamlessly integrated. This is the vision Cherokee Bent brings to life in this episode of People First Radio. Recognized with British Columbia's Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care, Cherokee shares her journey and the groundbreaking ideas driving her work. She dives into the challenges of miscommunication and misunderstanding in healthcare, and how re-informed care can transform smaller communities.
Cherokee also emphasizes the power of unifying for systemic change and the importance of ongoing learning and embracing new technologies, including green initiatives. Her insights offer a fresh perspective on tackling the systemic barriers that often hinder effective mental health and addiction care. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to be inspired by innovative solutions and the potential for positive change in healthcare.