Posts in Public Health
When a Child Is in Crisis, Every Response Matters
When a Child Is in Crisis, Every Response Matters

When a child faces a behavioral health crisis, every response matters. Chettie Greer of Emergency Medical Services for Children explores the growing reality of pediatric mental health emergencies across North Dakota and how communities, first responders, educators, and healthcare providers can work together to create more compassionate, coordinated pathways to care and healing.

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Behavioral Health, Education, Public Health, Rural Health, Summit Speakers, Youth Mental HealthLydia DeJesusyouth behavioral health, Youth Mental HealthComment
Systems Matter Because Lives Depend on Them
Systems Matter Because Lives Depend on Them

Behind every behavioral health service is a system of policies, funding, and partnerships that determines whether help is available when people need it most. Pam Sagness, Executive Director of North Dakota’s Behavioral Health Division, shares how statewide leadership is shaping the future of behavioral health across the state.

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Behavioral Health, Public Health, Rural Health, Prevention and Awareness, Summit SpeakersLydia DeJesusbehavioral health, mental health, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, trauma informed care, community collaboration, North Dakota, public health, behavioral health summit, rural healthComment