Listen, Mental Health Matters: James Corbett, Initium Health

In the fourth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, 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. Hear about the roots of Corbett’s ambitious career path from law school to divinity school to the founding of Initium Health, and how he found his calling in the advancement of behavioral and mental healthcare in the U.S.

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Brian Giebink is the behavioral and mental health practice lead. He has served as the mental health expert on numerous projects around the world and is passionate about creating transformational mental health facilities that foster recovery, independence and a sense of community. He believes that listening is the first step toward shaping a better future for mental health care. More about Brian

As founder and principal at Initium Health, James Corbett is a seasoned healthcare executive bringing over a decade of c-level leadership experience. He has served in four health systems, providing strategic and operational leadership for behavioral health, population health, research operations, global health, advocacy and ethics. James has served as a Fellow at Harvard Medical School, Harvard’s Safra Center for Ethics and the Nashville Healthcare Council.

Credits: Produced by Danny Sullivan and John Tourek. Special thanks to Ashley Tucker and Troy Parks.