Creating Community Solutions

On January 16, 2013, President Barack Obama called for a “national conversation to increase understanding about mental health.” Creating Community Solutions is an important part of the National Dialogue. It gives Americans a chance to learn more about mental health issues – from each other and from research. People who participate in these community conversations will determine if mental health is an important issue for their community and will discuss issues related to the mental health of young people. They will also decide how they might take action to improve mental health in their families, schools, and communities.

Sue served as Community Liaison for this initiative, consulting with individuals and groups across the country who wished to organize conversations about mental health. Sue also played a lead role in producing Text Talk Act, an innovative experience that combines social media, text messaging and face to face dialogue. Through Text Talk Act, approximately 50,000 young people across the country have engaged in conversations about mental health.