Mental Health Challenges in Washington - Part 1

Dr. John Dunne is a retired child and adolescent psychiatrist and a member of this Rotary club. While he maintained a private practice for 36 years, he has been involved in many issues in Washington and well as nationally.  He founded the Washington State Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He held several positions, including president, of the Washington State Psychiatric Association. He has held numerous positions in the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and has received several state and national honors. He was one of the authors of the Parenting Act of 1987 and has published research on the impact of this change in the divorce law. Dr. Dunne has been to married to Joy for 49 years and has two adult children and two grandchildren

Mental Health Challenges in Washington – Part 1

The public became aware of inadequate mental health practices and resources at the Western State Hospital when the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services revoked their accreditation in 2018. This presentation is a recap of the current situation in historical perspective and what can be done in the near term to improve the situation, including Gov. Inslee’s Mental Health Initiative.