#50 - Black Men & Mental Health with Henry Health Founder Kevin Dedner, MPH#50 - Black Men & Mental Health with Henry Health Founder Kevin Dedner, MPH
Stigma Podcast - Mental Health
Kevin Dedner is co-founder and CEO of Henry Health. Henry Health is a digital community that provides self-care support and culturally sensitive teletherapy. Henry Health's initial target audience is black men who have the lowest life expectancy...
31:00•2 Jun 2020
Kevin Dedner's Mission: Transforming Mental Health for Black Men with Henry Health
“And I think the more that all of us talk more openly about what we're experiencing and what we're feeling, we will start to destigmatize and normalize mental health and people accessing mental health services.”
Imagine a world where mental health care is tailored to the unique needs of every community. In this episode, Stephen Hays sits down with Kevin Dedner, the co-founder and CEO of Henry Health, to discuss his groundbreaking work in providing culturally sensitive teletherapy for black men. Kevin's vision is ambitious: to increase the life expectancy of black men by ten years within the next quarter-century.
With over 15 years of experience in public health, Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the table. His background includes tackling issues like childhood obesity, HIV/AIDS, and tobacco control, working with major entities like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. During their conversation, Kevin and Stephen explore the vital need for mental health support tailored to black men, who currently have the lowest life expectancy of any population group.
They delve into the complexities of comorbidity in mental health and discuss how large employers and payers can play a crucial role in supporting mental health initiatives. Kevin also shares his thoughts on necessary policy changes to address mental health as a public health issue and emphasizes the importance of normalizing conversations around mental health.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of race and mental health, and how innovative solutions like Henry Health are making a difference. Kevin's words resonate deeply: 'The more we talk openly about our experiences and feelings, the more we can destigmatize and normalize mental health services.'
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