In the eleventh episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian visits Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to explore how the organization is leading the way in pediatric mental and behavioral health. Dr. Avni Modi and Dr. Suzanne Sampang share their personal journeys, the hospital’s rich legacy and groundbreaking initiatives — from school-based services to integrated care and cutting-edge research.
Podcast: Listen, Mental Health Matters
Listen, Mental Health Matters
As part of this series for our Speaking of Design podcast, Brian Giebink, behavioral and mental health practice leader at HDR, visits some of the world’s leading healthcare providers for candid conversations about the challenges they face and the opportunities to transform the patient and caregiver experience. This series intends to help us consider new perspectives in our quest to create transformative behavioral and mental health facilities that foster recovery, independence, and a sense of community.
Dr. Kelly Blankenship: Dayton Children's Hospital
In the tenth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian and guest host Chris Haedt speak with Dr. Kelly Blankenship, DO, associate chief medical officer and division chief of psychiatry at Dayton Children’s Hospital. Learn about the many programs Dayton Children’s has employed to serve youth at every stage from childhood to adolescence to early adulthood.
Dr. Matthew Siegel: Boston Children's Hospital
In the ninth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian speaks with Dr. Matthew Siegel, chief of clinical enterprise for the Department of Psychiatry at Boston Children’s Hospital, about the need for new pediatric mental health space that is designed to address the under-resourced service line and improve the experience of care for pediatric patients.
Todd Archbold: PrairieCare
In the eighth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian speaks with Todd Archbold, CEO of PrairieCare, a physician-led organization in Minnesota that provides specialized mental health services. Learn how PrairieCare has overcome barriers to patient engagement and the importance of recruiting and retaining qualified staff while transforming psychiatric health care through innovative programs.
Nick Juliano: RADIUS
In the seventh episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian speaks with Nick Juliano, president and CEO of RADIUS, a nonprofit organization providing trauma-informed education, social and behavioral health services for youth in Omaha, Nebraska. Learn how RADIUS has evolved over the past five years and the critical relationship between RADIUS and their community.
Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein & Justin Olsen: Johns Hopkins
In the sixth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian speaks with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Director of Psychology, Neuropsychology and Social Work Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein and Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Justin Olsen exploring the proper continuum of care for children, novel therapies like the use of virtual reality in telepsychiatry, expanding training programs, and implementing programs for staff well-being.
Don Parker: Hackensack Meridian Health
In the fifth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian speaks with Don Parker, recently retired president of behavioral healthcare transformation services for Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey. From schools to group homes to care facilities, Parker describes strategies for bolstering the continuum of care and discusses the critical issue of expanding services for both children and adults in a time of unprecedented need for mental health services.
James Corbett: Initium Health
In the fourth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian speaks with James Corbett, founder and principal at Initium Health in Denver, Colorado. Their unguarded conversation dives into the top challenges and opportunities that communities face regarding behavioral and mental health — and why local efforts and community-informed decisions are so critical for the future.
Shannon Sale and Anne Hernandez: Grady Health System
In the third episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian talks with Grady Health System’s Shannon Sale, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, and Anne Hernandez, vice president of behavioral health. Their discussion explores strategies they’ve implemented to improve access to behavioral health care, including integration with existing specialty centers and new outpatient centers, as well as the creation of an employee resiliency clinic.
Tom Kozaczynski: Compass Health
In the second episode of "Listen, Mental Health Matters," Brian has an in-depth discussion with Tom Kozaczynski, chief advancement officer at Compass Health. Their dialogue covers the evolving post-pandemic landscape of mental health care and the challenges faced by Compass Health's diverse clientele — the vast majority of whom are experiencing poverty and navigating care through Medicaid.
Stacey Johnson: Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center
In this inaugural episode, Brian sits down with Stacey Johnson, president of Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center in Hampton, Virginia, for a discussion about her approach to leading the growth of the organization’s services, designing new environments for care delivery and the personal motivation that drives her to help people who are in need.
