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In this episode, David and John are joined by Becky Stoll, the Senior Vice President of Crisis Services for Centerstone. In this conversation, Becky discusses her experiences with natural disasters and crisis response. She shares her firsthand account of the devastating tornado that hit Nashville and the challenges of providing mental health support in the aftermath.

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Becky Stoll is the Senior Vice President of Crisis Services for Centerstone, a nonprofit health system specializing in mental health and substance use disorder services, where she oversees various crisis response programs. A respected leader in suicide prevention and crisis services, Stoll is involved in numerous national and international initiatives, including serving on committees for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and presenting at global conferences on suicide prevention strategies. With over 20 years of experience at Centerstone and additional roles in organizations like the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and the American Red Cross, Stoll has established herself as a key figure in mental health crisis management and preparedness.

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The 988 Podcast offers an engaging format and informative content; it simplifies staying informed about crucial behavioral health topics. Discover more about 988 to enhance behavioral health care with David and John: The 988 Podcast by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/

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Behavioral Health Link is committed to supporting behavioral health professionals. Visit us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/ to learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in a crisis gets care when and where they need it.

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In this episode, David and John interview Dr. Jack Rozel, a national expert in forensic law, threat management, and violence prevention. They discuss the importance of crisis care and the fear of violence associated with mental health. They also talk about the growth of the 988 Lifeline and the need for public awareness.

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John "Jack" S. Rozel, MD is a professor of psychiatry and law, medical director at Resolve Crisis Services, and co-director for the UPMC Systemwide Threat Assessment and Response Team. https://www.psychiatry.pitt.edu/about...

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The 988 Podcast delivers an engaging format and informative content, making it easy to stay updated on crucial behavioral health topics. Explore The 988 Podcast to enhance your understanding of behavioral health care with David and John. Discover more by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/.

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Behavioral Health Link is dedicated to supporting behavioral health professionals. Learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in crisis receives timely care by visiting us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/.

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In this episode, David and John are joined by Dr. April Naturale, the Vice President of Disaster Services for Vibrant Emotional Health. They discuss the importance of crisis response and mental health support in the wake of disasters, such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. They also highlight the role of crisis hotlines, like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, in providing immediate support and connecting individuals to resources.

About Our Guest:
April Naturale is a licensed, clinical social worker in multiple states. Dr. Naturale obtained her PhD from NYU where she studied Secondary Traumatic Stress. She has a 30-year history as a health/mental health care administrator and a clinician. Dr. Naturale was the Statewide Director of the New York mental health response to 9/11/01 (Project Liberty) and has provided disaster training and consultation throughout the U.S. as well as internationally.

About the Podcast:
The 988 Podcast delivers an engaging format and informative content, making it easy to stay updated on crucial behavioral health topics. Explore The 988 Podcast to enhance your understanding of behavioral health care with David and John. Discover more by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/.

About Us:
Behavioral Health Link is dedicated to supporting behavioral health professionals. Learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in crisis receives timely care by visiting us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/.

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