Pinehurst, 12/10/08: Mental Health Policy for the Next Administration

December 10 - NC Council of Community Programs Conference, Pinehurst

The changes in the state's mental health system during the Easley Administration have been profound. The next Administration, taking office in January, faces problems -- and decisions -- of unprecedented scope and complexity. This presentation provides an analysis of the current state of public mental health policy, a discussion of proposals for the next Governor and legislature, and an opportunity to hear from the next Governor/staff members

What Are The Data, Outcomes, and Organizational Needs for Mental Health
- Brian Sheitman, MD (Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UNC)

Restoring Mental Health Services in Rural North Carolina
- Sy Saeed, MD (Professor and Chair of Psychiatry, ECU)

The PBH Waiver - is it ready for wider application?
- Craig Hummel, MD (Medical Director, PBH)

A Clinical Vision for Public Mental Health
- John Wagnitz, MD (Medical Director, Sandhills LME; Assoc. Consulting Professor of Psychiatry, Duke; Chair, NCPA Community & Public Psychiatry Committee; Past President, NCPA)

Revising the Mental Health Law and other Policy Options
- Harold Carmel, MD (Consulting Professor of Psychiatry, Duke; Past President, NCPA)

Perspective from the Next Administration - (Governor-Elect or staff members, invited)