Addressing Mental Health Challenges and Access During COVID-19
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 | 10 am PT
The uncertainty, fear, and changes in daily life caused by COVID-19 have drastically affected people’s mental health and also exacerbated the systemic challenges of treatment and resource availability.
This webinar convenes experts and advocates to address the rapid increase in demand for mental health services and barriers to affordable care. Panelists in this conference call will also discuss concrete actions that communities and organizations can take to partner with individuals and advocates to provide much-needed services across all life stages. View video of the conference call on our website.
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