Inspiring Women Podcast with Laurie McGraw

Can a million peer supporters transform mental health care for 35 million Americans?

Obi Felten, CEO and founder of Flourish Labs, believes it’s possible. In this eye-opening episode of Inspiring Women, host Laurie McGraw delves into Felton’s groundbreaking approach to solving the mental health crisis for youth.

Felten, a former Google X executive, shares her journey from developing moonshot technologies to tackling one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges. Learn how Flourish Labs is revolutionizing mental health support by training young adults with lived experiences to become peer supporters, creating a more diverse and relatable workforce.

Key takeaways:

 The staggering gap in mental health care: 20 million teens and young adults with mental health issues, but only half receive care

 How Flourish Labs is breaking barriers by securing contracts with Medicaid plans

 The power of peer support in addressing critical issues like post-ER care for suicidal youth

 Felten’s vision for scaling peer support to help millions of underserved individuals

Discover how Felten’s unique blend of tech innovation, healthcare expertise, and peer support culture is reshaping the future of mental health care. This episode is a must- listen for anyone interested in mental health, healthcare innovation, or inspiring entrepreneurial journeys. 

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