Mental Health and Mental Illness: Myths, Facts, Figures, and Current Issues

Featured Speaker: Greg Greenwood, PhD

Mental Health/Illness is at a significant point in our history. The unfortunate stigma of “mental illness” has been perpetuated and exacerbated by erroneous attributions regarding its role in mass casualty shootings. Research estimates that only three to five percent of violent crimes are committed by “mentally ill” individuals. Current research data on many of the broader aspects of “behavioral illness” strongly suggests its prominence in major issues that impact overall healthcare and the welfare of our communities.

Presenter Biography

Greg Greenwood is a licensed clinical psychologist. He received his PhD from Bowling Green State University, completed his internship at Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, and earned an MBA from the University of Texas. Greg’s career experience includes senior leadership positions in healthcare organizations, consulting with HHS, NIH, and NIMH on mental-health parity, and starting three companies, one that received a national award for its program to integrate behavioral and physical healthcare.

Coordinator: Mavis Porter