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Public Health in Action: Mental health innovations
Series
Public Health in Action: Mental health innovations
For far too many people, mental health care seems out of reach—unaffordable, unavailable, or ineffective. But fresh thinking is changing the conversation. This new series pairs discussions from The Studio with journalism from Harvard Public Health to examine mental health programs across the U.S. that deliver real results.
Series coverage
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![Three women wearing hoodies and t-shirts pose for the camera. They are part of a womanhood support program working with eighth graders in Waukegan, Illinois.](https://harvardpublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/HPH-forte-school-mentalhealth-5-F.jpg)
The mental health needs of Black and Hispanic girls often go unmet. This group wraps them in support
![Illustration: A healthcare worker says hello in a welcoming gesture. Plants and other botanical shapes surround her.](https://harvardpublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HarvardPublicHealth_EMPOWER_f.jpg)
For better mental health outcomes, train more people like me
![An older women with a serious, concerned look listens to another female with her back turned. The image is cut-out and on a blue circle with a light purple background.](https://harvardpublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/HarvardPublicHealth_PEARLSprogram-sandwhichgeneration_f.jpg)
Giving caregivers the tools to cope
Series trailer
As the Public Health in Action team began planning this series, we reached out to leading voices in mental health for their insights on how U.S. care is falling short—and where it is succeeding. These short Q&As with a veteran policymaker, a clinician, and a student activist offer important perspectives on the mental health care system.
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Series events
Fountain House: A “clubhouse” for people with serious mental illness
![Clubhouse event art](https://harvardpublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/event-page-and-email-750.jpg)
Working on Womanhood: Reducing PTSD among teen girls
![Working on womanhood event art](https://harvardpublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/event-page-and-email-750-1.jpg)
EMPOWER: Tapping a new workforce to deliver quality mental health care
![Empower event image](https://harvardpublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/event-page-and-email-1200x800-4.jpg)
PEARLS: Coaching for older adults with depression
![PEARLS event art](https://harvardpublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/event-page-and-email-1200x800-5.jpg)
Family-based crisis intervention: Stabilizing suicidal teens
![Family based crisis prevention event image](https://harvardpublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/event-page-and-email-1200x800-6.jpg)
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