FYT Episode 3: Why Should We Care About Our Community's Mental Health? | Central Florida Foundation

FIRST YOU TALK PODCAST

The First You Talk podcast is about taking complex problems that affect Central Floridians and guiding listeners to understand the issue in a digestible way and come out of each episode being better informed, experiencing an increase in empathy toward others, and the ability to discuss these difficult problems in a thoughtful way.

Guest Spotlight: Cendie Stanford

Founder and CEO, ACEs Matter

ACEs Matter mental health

Guest Spotlight: Marni Stahlman

President and CEO, Mental Health Association of Central Florida

mental health

Central Florida Foundation Voices

Mark Brewer, President/CEO

Sandi Vidal, VP of Community Strategies and Initiatives

Episode Resources

Orange County Mental and Behavioral Health Committees

Orange County Mental and Behavioral Health Committees

Cross-sector collaboration mentioned by Sandi

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The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980

The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980

Mentioned by Sandi and Mark during the history of mental health in policy

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You Are a Lifeguard Program

You Are a Lifeguard Program

A program focused on teen suicide prevention and funded in part by CFF

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6 Ways Philanthropy and Mental Health Intersect

6 Ways Philanthropy and Mental Health Intersect

An overview, plus understanding of the SDGs

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Laurie Crocker
Director of Marketing and Communications
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