The current youth mental health crisis continues to result in catastrophic outcomes. With suicide as a leading cause of death for our youth, record numbers of mental health providers closing up shop, and entire systems of care collapsing something drastic has to be done. Speak Our Minds host Heidi Baskfield helped organize a major classaction lawsuit against the state of Colorado for failing to provide a working system of youth mental health and won. Now the real work to build a working syst ...
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When you’re first seeking care for your child, how do you know what to ask for? During this episode, we are joined by someone who has navigated many challenging circumstances in her personal fight for youth mental health. Kristin Stark is a mother supporting her daughter, Cecilia, as she navigates a wide variety of needs. Speaking to her really hel…
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Why Colorado Must Do Better for Our Kids’ Mental Health with Kim Lewis
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Welcome to Speak Our Minds: The Fight for Youth Mental Health, a podcast that delves into the inspiring journeys of youth mental health advocates who took a stand to transform the system. Together with your host and seasoned public affairs expert, Heidi Baskfield, we’ll explore the landmark class-action lawsuit that held the state of Colorado accou…
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