Professionals in the mental and behavioral health fields are in a battle to ensure students and young professionals in these fields are receiving adequate training in an ever-changing area of study and practice. At the same time, they are attempting to destigmatize getting help for mental and behavioral issues, so that more young people and families will reach out for the help they need. As these two issues are resolved, more young people and their families will get the appropriate care they need to thrive both mentally and behaviorally. These ongoing endeavors, among others, brought together professionals from across the U.S. for the Second Omaha Meeting.
A group of mental and behavioral health professionals gathered in Omaha, Nebraska, for the second time as they strive to revitalize mental and behavioral health treatments in the United States. After gathering in August 2023, the organizers realized the need for an additional meeting regarding problems and solutions in the mental and behavioral health community. This meeting took place again in Omaha, Nebraska, on February 1 and 2 of this year.
At this meeting, a group of healthcare business strategy experts, clinical resource design experts, and mental health providers met to discuss sustainable innovation pathways to enhance youth mental health. From finding ways to incorporate evidence-based practices in mental health to integrative training for mental health professionals, improving the mental and behavioral health of young people is an inclusive endeavor by a multitude of professionals seeking to make a difference in the mental and behavioral health industry.
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