Le Ondra Clark Harvey, a distinguished advocate for behavioral health, shares her impactful journey of championing mental health awareness and services. As a leader in advocating for better mental health policies and practices, Harvey brings to light the critical issues surrounding behavioral health, especially in disenfranchised communities.

In this episode of the Culture Leaders Podcast, Le Ondra Clark Harvey explores the nuances of behavioral health, distinguishing it from mental health, and the importance of comprehensive care. She reflects on the challenges faced by various communities in accessing adequate mental health services and the societal stigma associated with seeking help. Harvey discusses her role in shaping policies and influencing legislative changes to improve behavioral health services.

Join us as Le Ondra Clark Harvey delves into her experiences, sharing insights on the importance of inclusive healthcare policies, the transformative power of empathetic leadership, and her commitment to addressing the mental health crisis. She highlights the need for understanding and empathy, not only in healthcare but across all sectors of society.

Segmented Timestamps

• [01:02 ] The motivation behind Harvey's advocacy in behavioral health. 


• [02:12 ] Clarifying the difference between behavioral health and mental health. 


• [05:31 ] The journey from psychology to advocacy. 


• [07:21 ] Impact of the pandemic on mental health awareness. 


• [14:21 ] Leading with empathy and vulnerability in mental health advocacy. 


• [23:50 ] Training and equipping community members in mental health first aid.

Notable Quotes

"My why is why not. And there's so much work that still has to be done." - Le Ondra Clark Harvey

"We cannot continue to separate [behavioral health] from healthcare because it all goes together. It's all about your health." - Le Ondra Clark Harvey

"I had to sit back for a second and go, wow, that took like five or six years to get that implemented into law, but it was so important and so critical." - On her advocacy work

USEFUL LINKS

Reach Le Ondra at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/le-ondra-clark-harvey-ph-d-1810b013/

Websites: 

https://www.cccbha.org 

https://www.californiaaccesscoalition.org

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