Dr. Ellen Beckjord, the Vice President of Population Health and Clinical Optimization at UPMC Health Plan and host of the Health Plan's podcast, Good Health, Better World, speaks with Chris Meek about a myriad of issues within the mental health space on this installment of Next Steps Forward. Dr. Beckjord addresses the common notion that mental health issues can be addressed quickly, a belief often promoted by the relative conveniences that many individuals experience in their daily lives. In addition to a strong focus on access to mental health in terms of policy and parity, she will highlight emerging bright spots in mental health treatment, how mental health challenges affect different age groups, the social determinants of healthcare and behavioral science and the often overlooked silver linings from the COVID-19 pandemic. A champion for a culture that recognizes that good mental health is just as important as good physical health, Dr. Beckjord will leave the audience with a renewed vigor to focus on and address our population's overall mental health.