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Video: Experts at mental health panel discuss staff shortages

Published 10:45 am Thursday, June 15, 2023

By Herald Staff

Panelists from different areas of mental health care speak at the Herald Forum about mental health care on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

SNOHOMISH — A special forum on access to mental health care was hosted by The Daily Herald on May 31 at the Snohomish Library. The focus was on the shortage of workers and providers in health-related fields and how that is affecting people who need care for mental health. The community conversation offered different perspectives on what’s happening and possible solutions. Panelists included:

■ Dr. Evelyn Reilly, PsyD, clinical neuropsychologist, Western Washington Medical Group.

■ Jim Bloss, patient advocate and member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

■ Rami A. Rafeh, Vice President, Provider Strategy & Collaboration, Premera Blue Cross.

■ Tom Sebastian, president and CEO, Compass Health.

■ Melissa Morrissette, LICSW, CDP, CMHS, Ascend Counseling and Therapeutic Services.

(Video recorded and provided by Premera Blue Cross)

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