One of the tracks in the 2014 ACMHA Summit addressed the critical roles that consumers play in health care, both as peer supporters and as managers of their own health. That group developed the idea of producing short videos on two topics—peer support and health activation. In this video Debbie and Ashley, mother and daughter, describe the family in which Ashley grew up and the mental health condition Ashley developed as a teen. Through her own growth in personal health literacy, Ashley was able to develop an understanding of the triggers for her own illness. This permitted her to become a health activated person, able to prevent episodes of depression even when confronted with the very untimely death of her young husband.
Videos & Webinars
Transformational Leadership: A Dialogue
ACMHA: The College for Behavioral Health Leadership and Optum presented this webinar on transformational leadership November 21, 2013. Our speakers were Andy Sekel, PhD, CEO, Optum Specialty Networks, and Jennifer Andrashko, MSW, LICSW, Open Door Health Center. Enjoy this presentation and dialogue about transformational leadership and connecting the follower’s sense of identity and self to projects and the collective identity of the organization.
Dr. Sekel, a seasoned leader in the field, oversees behavioral health, complex medical conditions, and physical health services that improve the overall health and well-being of individuals in the employer and health plan markets, as well as beneficiaries in Medicaid, Medicare, and other local, state and federal programs. Ms. Andrashko, an emerging leader, currently directs an integrated primary behavioral health program, which she also developed and implemented, in the only community health center in south-central Minnesota.
Collaborative Leadership: A Foundation for Success Webinar
ACMHA, in collaboration with Optum, presented the webinar “Collaborative Leadership: A Foundation for Success on September 19, 2013. Presenters were Sandy Forquer, PhD, Sevior Vice President for State Government Programs, Optum Public Sector; Sharon Raggio, LMFT, LPC, MBA, President and CEO< Mind Springs Health; and Cheri Dolezal, RN, MBA, Executive Director, Optum Pierce Regional Support Network. Recording was delayed approximately 4 minutes. The video begins with the webinar in progress.
Highlights: Learning From Distinguished Leaders – ACMHA Summit 2013
ACMHA: The College for Behavioral Health Leadership is pleased to present highlights from an evening with three distinguished leaders: King Davis, PhD; Mary Jane England, MD; and HG Whittington, MD. In an interview format we hear how particular experiences shaped them and through their stories, we learn what motivates them, drives their passion, and how they sustain their enthusiasm for innovation in the face of undeniable challenges.
Learning From Distinguished Leaders – April 2, 2013
ACMHA: The College for Behavioral Health Leadership is pleased to present an evening with three of ACMHA’s distinguished leaders: King Davis, PhD; Mary Jane England, MD; and HG Whittington, MD. In an interview format led by emerging leaders from the College, we heard how particular experiences shaped them and their leadership skills. Through their stories, we learned what motivates them, what drives their passion, and how they sustain their enthusiasm for innovation in the face of undeniable challenges. Please enjoy this dynamic conversation!
