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The purpose of BHE-TAC is to enhance behavioral health education and training programs’ ability to provide the latest evidence-based practices in opioid and substance-use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services for rural and underserved communities. Join us as we highlight the experiences of students within the behavioral health field!

Episodes

  1. 05/27/2025

    Episode 12: Interview with Alyssa Tran

    In this episode, we speak with Alyssa Tran, an occupational therapy doctorate student at Chatham University. Alyssa discusses how her own experience with depression shaped her career goals and how occupational therapy can support people seeking behavioral health treatment.

    21 min

  2. 10/31/2024

    Episode 11: Interview with Kimberly Sewell

    In this episode, we connect with Kimberly Sewell, a graduate student currently pursuing their Master of Social Work at Delaware State University through their online program. Kimberly discusses how their experiences prior to starting their Masters and during the program shaped what they hope to do in the future.

    18 min

  3. 07/17/2024

    Episode 10 - Elijah Muhammad Jean

    In this episode, we connect with Elijah Muhammad Jean, pursuing a Master's in Social Work from Touro College in New York City. Elijah is in the final year of his program and discusses the experiences that led to choosing this profession and his hopes for the future.

    21 min

  4. 04/19/2024

    Episode 9: Interview with Manpreet Mann

    In this episode, we connect with Manpreet Mann, a Nurse Practitioner pursuing a post-master's Advanced Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health. Manpreet discusses her experiences in COVID leading to her mental health work, her passion for telehealth, and the benefits of the IDEATE Fellowship that led her to discover BHE-TAC.

    22 min

  5. 01/31/2024

    Episode 8: Interview with Bobbie Deo

    In this episode, we connect with Bobbie Deo, a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) and Certified Family Recovery Specialist. Bobbie discusses her training, her work, and her journey as a person with lived experience who took part in the Pro-Acts Supporting Youth Recovery CRS Training. Bobbie also shares her advice and her hopes for the future both for herself and for the field.

    17 min

  6. 11/30/2023

    Episode 7: Interview with Dana Romero

    In this episode, we connect with Dana Romero who is receiving her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, specializing in clinical rehabilitation counseling at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We discuss her path into behavioral health as a first-generation college student and her aspirations for the future. Dana also shares her experience and advice on presenting at conferences and moving through counseling programs as a student.

    12 min

  7. 08/28/2023

    Episode 6: Interview with Crystal Charkowski

    In this episode, we connect with Crystal Charkowski who is receiving her Masters of Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health. We discuss her journey into behavioral health, her hopes for the future, and her advice to students in the field.

    31 min

  8. 04/26/2023

    Episode 5: Interview with Benjamin Valdez (Part 2)

    In this episode, we reconnect with Benjamin Valdez, a University of Southern California MSW alum. We discuss the Service Learning Program at Keck School of Medicine and his experience as a first-generation college student and as a BIPOC male in behavioral health, and culturally-driven treatment models.

    23 min

  9. 02/07/2023

    Episode 4: Interview with Benjamin Valdez (Part I)

    In this episode (part one of a two-part series) we sat down with Benjamin Valdez, who recently graduated with Masters of Social Work from the University of Southern California. In this first episode, we connect with Benjamin on his career journey and get his perspective on the behavioral health field with advice for students, recent graduates, and those working with students.

    19 min

  10. 10/25/2022

    Episode 3: Interview with Slayton Goodman

    In this episode, we sat down with Slayton Goodman, who recently graduated with a Masters of Social Work. We get his thoughts on the behavioral health field and his advice for students, recent graduates, and those working with students.

    13 min

  11. 08/10/2022

    Episode 2: Interview with Abby Davila

    In this episode we sat down with behavioral health Masters student, Abby Davila, to get an inside perception of student life, career decision, and general thoughts on the behavioral health field.

    11 min

  12. 05/20/2022

    Episode 1: Interview with Jill Papanek

    Welcome to BHE-TAC Presents BHE-TALKS.  In this episode we sat down with behavioral health student, Jill Papanek, to get an inside perception of student life, career decision, and general thoughts on the behavioral health field.

    8 min
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The purpose of BHE-TAC is to enhance behavioral health education and training programs’ ability to provide the latest evidence-based practices in opioid and substance-use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services for rural and underserved communities. Join us as we highlight the experiences of students within the behavioral health field!

Information

  • Creator
    BHE-TAC
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © BHE-TAC
  • Show Website
    BHE-Talks