The 2022 Governor’s Mental Health Summit next month in Casper and Mark Gordon says that mental health continues to be a rising concern for many in our great state. In 2020, Wyoming, had the highest rate of death by suicide in the nation and In order to address the scope of the problem, we must be actively engaged in finding solutions.
Governor Gordon, alongside members of the Legislative and Judicial branches, is set to discuss the state of mental health in Wyoming during the 2022 Governor’s Mental Health Summit next month. Bringing together various perspectives from community partners, private providers and state leaders, panel discussions will highlight current efforts and the development of a common agenda for addressing mental health and substance abuse in Wyoming.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Rob Anda, developer of the Adverse Childhood Experiences research and founder of ACE Interface, will lead a panel discussion highlighting the importance of establishing trauma-responsive communities.
With support from the Hughes Charitable Foundation and Align, the summit will focus on improving mental health for all Wyoming residents through partnerships and enhanced collaboration. The summit is Oct 11, 2022 from 7 am to 5 at the Nicolaysen Art Museum, 400 E Collins Dr., Casper, WY
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