Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy: Perspectives From Dr. Debra Wentz, President & CEO Of NJAMHAA
Throughout the month of May each year, the health care community celebrates mental health awareness month. To gain insight into the journey that advocates take, the continued challenges that patients experience, and the barriers that the mental health community still needs to hurdle, we spoke with Dr. Debra Wentz. Hear from this thought-leader, the President & CEO of the New Jersey Association of Mental Health & Addiction Agencies, Inc. (NJAMHAA), as she chats about stigma, legislation, and advocacy.
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