A Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Peer, A Clinical Provider, & An Advocate (ROPA Series 1)

Description

Recovery is possible for most individuals living with a mental health condition and this is a process that can improve their health and wellness; live a self-directed life; and work towards achieving their full potential. In this webinar, Dwayne Mayes, MS provides his peer perspective, Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R provides her clinical perspective, Harvey Rosenthal provides his advocacy perspective regarding the power and impact of a recovery-oriented approach in behavioral healthcare delivery.

Featuring:

• Dwayne Mayes, MS
  Program Director of the Recovery Network and Peer Training Program at The Mental Health Association of Westchester New York, PsychU Section Advisor for Patient and Caregivers
• Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R
  Former Senior Vice President of Business Development at The Mental Health Association of Westchester New York
• Harvey Rosenthal
  CEO of the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS)
• Nicole Meade, PhD
  Senior Medical Science Liaison, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R, Dwayne Mayes, MS, and Harvey Rosenthal are paid consultants of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Nicole Meade, PhD, is a paid employee of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Event Speakers

Dwayne Mayes, MS
Program Director

Dwayne Mayes, MS is the Advisor for PsychU’s Patient and Caregivers Section and a Program Director of the Recovery Network & Peer Training Program at the Mental Health Association of Westchester. He is also a former board member of the International Association of Peer Specialists.

Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R
Former Senior Vice President of Business Development

Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R is Former Senior Vice President of Business Development at The Mental Health Association of Westchester New York and is a current member and past president of the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS) Board. She has also served as board member of the New York State Care Management.

Harvey Rosenthal
CEO

Harvey Rosenthal is the CEO of the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS).  He has helped to create several nationally acclaimed and replicated peer support and transformational training innovations.  He has also worked to fight stigma, discrimination, and human rights violations and to advance informed choice protections, self-directed care and cultural competence.

Nicole Meade, PhD
Senior Medical Science Liaison

Nicole Meade, PhD is a Senior Medical Science Liaison, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.