Steve Adubato is joined by Suzanne Kunis, President and Chief Executive Officer of NovaWell and Vice President of Behavioral Health Solutions at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, to explore how integrating physical and behavioral health improves patient outcomes and the importance of youth mental health.
Steve Adubato sits down with Kenneth M. Esser Jr., EVP of Behavioral Health at Hackensack Meridian Health and President of Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic, to explore how telehealth is removing barriers to mental health treatment and the latest advancements in treating resistant disorders.
One-on-One Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico goes to the NJEA Convention to speak with Liz Graham, Executive Director and CEO of 180 Turning Lives Around, to discuss ways the organization is addressing youth mental health, including 2ND FLOOR, New Jersey’s confidential and anonymous 24/7 helpline.
Steve Adubato goes on-location at the NJEA Convention to speak with Mychal Threets, librarian, literacy ambassador, and NJEA Keynote Speaker, about the definition of "library joy", mental health advocacy, and the dangers of book banning.
Former U.S. Senator George Helmy (D) – NJ, joins Steve Adubato to reflect on the lessons learned during his time in the Senate, youth mental health, and his ongoing commitment to humanitarian aid in the Middle East.
Diane Travers, Senior Director of Programs for Family Connections and NJ4S-Essex Hub Director, joins Steve Adubato to examine how the New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services program is addressing the youth mental health crisis.
MaryEllen Picciuto, Retired President and Advisor of Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss the unique challenges facing military children and the organization's efforts to support them.
Steve Adubato welcomes William L. Crockett, Director of Youth Programs at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, to discuss providing quality programming for military youth, including access to the arts and mental health resources.
Eric C. Alcera, MD, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic, talks with Steve Adubato about the current youth mental health crisis and offers advice to parents during this challenging time.
As part of our "Addressing Youth Mental Health" special series, Steve Adubato welcomes Ameer Washington, Chief Executive Officer of Boys & Girls Club of Newark, to discuss how the club addresses youth mental health through curriculum, parent involvement, and onsite clinicians.
