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What if our current approach to mental health care is fundamentally flawed?

Listen in on the final episode in our four-part series for suicide prevention awareness month. I sit down with Hudson Harris, a visionary in behavioral health and suicide prevention, to dissect the urgent need for dedicated champions in mental health advocacy.  Hudson shares why it's critical to transition from crisis response to a well-being-focused system, the societal and personal costs of suicide, which he describes as incalculable, and the importance of designing robust mental health systems.

We tackle the harsh reality that jails and hospitals have become the default mental health care providers in the United States. Alarming statistics underscore the necessity for systemic change as incarceration rates surpass those receiving necessary psychiatric care. Through our discussion, you'll gain insights into the prolonged impact of suicide on survivors and their families, the dire need for social support networks, and the challenges that come with postvention suicide support. 

Learn about how we can better support individuals in crisis and the systemic shortcomings that need addressing, including the critical need for long-term investment in mental health care.

• Call or text 988, a 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress.

Hudson Harris is passionate about solving complex social issues. As a strategic systems builder, he has deep expertise in designing behavioral health continuums of care, community support services, diversion programs, and suicide prevention efforts. At Deloitte, Hudson’s work includes redesigning behavioral health systems of care at the state/local level, developing sustainable homeless strategies, and innovating new approaches to treatment and funding for behavioral health. Prior to Deloitte, he worked for San Diego County as a Population Health Strategist in behavioral health. He is a California attorney, holds an MBA in Marketing and an MA in International Business. He is the Chair of the board for the American Association of Suicidology and serves on the Board for Six Feet Over.

You can learn more about Harris on Instagram and you can email him at: hudson@pandon.com.

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