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The Council Covers It
Join the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Council as they explore life and health insurance policies and topics in Illinois!
The Council Covers It
A Discussion on Mental Health with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer for the State of Illinois, Office of Governor JB Pritzker, David T. Jones
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Illinois Life & Health Insurance Council
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Season 2
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Episode 5
Poor mental health of one individual can spin a web that affects families, children, the workplace, physical health, communities, and much more. The warning of a mental health public health emergency was not lost on Illinois’ Governor, who established the position titled “Chief Behavioral Health Officer." The mission of this new role is to work with other subject matter experts to transform how Illinois supports, mental, emotional, and overall behavioral health wellness for Illinoisians of all ages. Listen in as ILHIC talks with David T. Jones on his new role and his plans to move Illinois forward regarding overall health wellness.