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Dr. Isaac Mawuko Adusu Named 2026 Community Leader of the Year for Advancing Disability Inclusion
Dr. Isaac Mawuko Adusu, a health and human services executive, disability advocate, and frequent contributor to Behavioral Health News and Autism Spectrum News, has been named the 2026 Community Leader of the Year by the Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards, recognizing his work to advance inclusion,...
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From Advocacy to Systems Transformation: Dr. Isaac Mawuko Adusu’s Contributions to Disability Policy Reform and the Advancement of Equitable Services
Advocacy in disability and behavioral health services often begins with a simple goal: improving quality of life for individuals and families. Yet meaningful and lasting policy change rarely emerges from isolated efforts. Systems transformation requires strategic leadership, coalition alignment,...
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Insights From Four Stigma-Reducing Roundtables Organized by the New York State Office of Mental Health and Behavioral Health News
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) in partnership with Behavioral Health News (BHN) organized four roundtable discussions as part of a larger strategic plan to reduce the stigma of mental illness. The roundtable panels consisted of experts working in community-based agencies, most...
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An Interview with the New York State OASAS, OMH, and OPWDD Commissioners to Address Critical Healthcare Issues
In a rare opportunity, Mental Health News Education, publisher of Behavioral Health News and Autism Spectrum News, has brought together the Commissioners of the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), The NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and The NYS Office for People with...
