2021 Highlights of Burrell Behavioral Health in the Media

"We want people to feel like we are helping them recover as a whole person," Stephanie Robbins said in an interview about Burrell's RecoverED Eating Disorder Services Intensive Outpatient Program.

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"I’m just so excited to live in a time where mental health is finally getting it’s due as an important part of daily living," said COO Adam Andreassen when discussing more funding for mental health in the state of Missouri.

"We've been through phases of emotions starting with fear, nervousness and denial of not knowing what's going to happen to feelings of exhaustion and being overwhelmed," said Dr. Garima Singh in an interview about the mental health impact of the pandemic on healthcare workers.

"We have to stop and pause and honor how it is that our bodies are feeling and really invest and be intentional with that," Dr. Shelly Farnan said.

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"We are grateful for the support of our state and our communities, and are prepared for the unfortunate truth that the surge of mental health needs following COVID is going to get worse before it gets better," President and CEO C.J. Davis wrote in the Springfield News-Leader.

"[Therapy] is literally one of the best things I've ever done, you know, for myself," said Chief of Staff Dee King. "I cannot express how much it has impacted me and how much I would encourage other people to receive therapy and mental health care just like you would a sprained ankle."

“I am fully invested in this community,” said Keke Rover, System Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. “I know what’s it’s like to feel misunderstood and isolated because of someone else’s biases. I want to be a part of change and creating safe space for all. Burrell is committed to doing that work.”

"...we can get someone into a caring environment that can address any behavioral health need that will come in front of them," said Central Region President Mat Gass.

“I wanted there to be order in some parts symbolizing the monotony, routine of life. And then I wanted something to interrupt that. And those interruptions can be really disturbing sometimes; they can be great; they change your picture, but when you step back and look at it, it’s all beautiful," said artist Riana Clark, about how her Be Well Bell design was inspired by her own journey with mental health.

"Our charge is to serve (underserved) populations," said Vice President of Communications Matt Lemmon about a new partnership to offer primary care services. "We are designated safety-net organizations for mental health and physical health, respectively, which is why a partnership like this makes an awful lot of sense."

“My advocacy for underserved and marginalized populations does not stop when I leave my job. It is important to me to try to remove the stigma around behavioral health by having open conversations and showing support and acceptance," said Executive Vice President, Clinical Operations Angela King.

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"This is a wonderful moment for behavioral health care in eastern Jackson County and the greater Kansas City area, and just a taste of what is to come," said Julie Pratt, Comprehensive Mental Health Services President, when talking about the company's merger with Burrell.