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Let’s Rethink This is taking real conversations about mental illness from behind closed doors right out into the open. Hosted by Abby Berger, episodes will explore the complex corners of mental illness by having candid conversations with people living with a severe mental illness and mental health providers on how mental illness affects all aspects of life including education, employment, housing, relationships and so much more. Let’s Rethink This is bringing you real stories of the challenges of mental illness along with real inspiration to manage the symptoms of mental illness, find belonging and purpose in your community, and gain the confidence to live a healthy, quality life.

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Addressing Global Mental Health with Jack Yatsko

September 20, 2021 • Abby Berger • Episode 19

Date: 09/20/2021

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: Addressing Global Mental Health with Jack Yatsko

Brief summary of show: Today I am speaking with Jack Yatsko, Chief Operating Officer at Clubhouse International. Jack’s role includes overseeing the programs at Clubhouse International, new clubhouse development, training, and supporting training bases. He has been in the social work field for his entire career. He has a master's in Social Work and started his Clubhouse career as the Clubhouse Director of Friendship House in Hawaii. Clubhouse International focuses on expanding the Clubhouse model around the world, accredits new and existing Clubhouses to meet standards, trains, promotes public awareness, advocates for more funding and support of mental health programs, and develops and enhances research approaches to measure effectiveness of the Clubhouse model.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

1:17 - 3:34 Jack’s Background & Connection to Clubhouse International

3:51 - 9:09 What is a Clubhouse International?

10:00 - 12:40 Supportive Care Community

14:05 - 18:17 Becoming a Global Organization

19:12 – 21:39 Clubhouse Work Order Day, Units, and Standards

22:41 - 27:17 International Partnerships

33:41 – 38:30 Landscape of Mental Health During the Pandemic

List of resources mentioned in episode:

Clubhouse International

Employment Program

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