TTL2 - Why Community Matters in Behavioral Health: An Imperative for Change
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
Location: Terrace Ballroom I
Dr. Lee's trailblazing innovation, patient-centered clinical excellence, and values-based leadership have earned him recognition as one of the top healthcare leaders in the U.S. Under his leadership, Hazelden Betty Ford has amplified its mental health services to go hand-in-hand with its industry-leading addiction treatment continuum. In a fragmented behavioral health space, Dr. Lee believes in combining the best of Hazelden Betty Ford's clinical services with the organization's other resources to create unparalleled value for patients and families in need. Join him as he reflects on the lessons he's learned from his unique position in the field of mental health and substance use treatment. Dr. Lee will discuss the lack of community in today's mental health environment, the paradoxes of technology-enabled connections, and the lessons from the recovery community that can inspire collective action to bridge the gap between mental health and substance use treatment.
Learning Objectives:
Emphasize the lack of community today’s mental health environment
Explore lessons from the recovery community in an increasingly lonely world that can be instructive to mental health care.
Highlight a lack of parity between mental health and substance use treatment to inspire collective action