When it comes to mental health in Ohio, as the numbers show, the word crisis fits.
The number of people who report feeling isolated, depressed and suicidal remains high.
And mental health issues in the criminal justice system compound the bed shortage in Ohio's psychiatric hospitals.
There is a glimmer of hope and movement to address the mental health issue on all fronts.
From Gov. DeWine’s working group that recommends reforms aimed at freeing up more beds in state facilities, and a new program that identifies troubled youth.
We’re spending the next hour hearing about the latest efforts in Ohio to address the mental health crisis.
Guests:
- LeeAnne Cornyn, director, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Dr. Molly McVoy, child and adolescent psychiatry, University Hospitals
- Vickie Thompson-Sandy, president and CEO, The Buckeye Ranch
- Ohio Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green)
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