SBN produced the livestream broadcast of NJ Spotlight News’s third virtual roundtable discussion of mental health issues in New Jersey on June 13, a panel that focused on detection of mental health challenges as we age, effects of isolation/loneliness and benefits of social interaction, technology/telehealth/artificial intelligence (AI) role toward maintaining mental health.

Panelists for the June 13 program included (clockwise from upper left): Panel moderator Briana Vannozzi, anchor of NJ Spotlight News; Jahmila Smith, Project Manager, Trainer, Older Adults initiative, Garden State Equality; Bobby Brier, Mental Health Writer, NJ Spotlight News; Dr. John Kraus, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization Inc.; Dr. Ellen E. Lee, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Division Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry, UC San Diego, Staff Psychiatrist, VA San Diego Healthcare System; and Asw. Angela V. McKnight, Deputy Majority Leader, Chair, Aging and Senior Services, New Jersey General Assembly
SBN also produced the two previous roundtables on this topic, held on May 2 and May 24. The May 2 roundtable focused on child psychology, teen suicide prevention/intervention, teen bullying, medication dosing, mental health impacts of technology; the May 24 discussion targeted mental health in the workplace, mental health professional staffing (private & public), law enforcement involvement in mental health crises, amplified risk for persons of color and LGBTQIA+.
SBN produced the programs from its Cherry Hill studios as panelists logged in remotely to the livestream platform. The program was viewed by more than 200 live audience members who were able to interact with the panel by submitting questions through the chat function on Vimeo Live. SBN also provided recording and post-production video services for the keynote speakers at each roundtable, and on-screen graphics for the broadcast.
You can watch all three roundtables in the video players below.
June 13 Roundtable
Opening remarks:
Dr. Adeola Sonaike, PhD, MPH, CHES, Chief Operating Officer, Baker Street Behavioral Health
Panelists:
Debra Barrett , Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Otsuka
Dr. John Kraus, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization Inc.;
Dr. Ellen E. Lee, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Division Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry, UC San Diego, Staff Psychiatrist, VA San Diego Healthcare System
Asw. Angela V. McKnight, Deputy Majority Leader, Chair, Aging and Senior Services, New Jersey General Assembly
Jahmila Smith, Project Manager, Trainer, Older Adults initiative, Garden State Equality
Bobby Brier, Mental Health Writer, NJ Spotlight News
Moderator:
Briana Vannozzi, Anchor, NJ Spotlight News
May 24 Roundtable

Opening interview:
Carolyn Beauchamp, CEO, Mental Health Association in NJ speaks with Briana Vannozzi, Anchor, NJ Spotlight News
Panelists:
Frank A. Ghinassi, PhD, ABPP, President & CEO, Rutgers Health University Behavioral Health Care; Senior Vice President, Behavioral Health and Addictions Service Line, RWJBarnabas Health
Damien Alan Lopez, Project Manager and Trainer, Garden State Equality
Valerie L. Mielke, Assistant Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Jason M. Williams, PhD, Associate Professor of Justice Studies, Montclair State University
Bobby Brier, Mental Health Writer, NJ Spotlight News
Moderator:
Briana Vannozzi, Anchor, NJ Spotlight News
May 2 Roundtable

Opening remarks:
Kathleen Ethier, Ph.D., Director, Division of Adolescent and School Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Panelists:
Maureen A. Brogan, LPC, ACS, DAAETS, Statewide Program Manager, Traumatic Loss Coalition, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
Dr. Jennifer H. Chuang, Section Chief, Adolescent Medicine, St. Joseph’s Health; Executive Committee member, New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (NJAAP), Co-Chair, NJAAP Government Affairs Committee
Senator Vin Gopal, Chair, Senate Education Committee, Member, Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee, New Jersey State Senate
Gary Nelson, MS, LPC, NCC, Program Director, “Making Vision Possible” school-based youth service program, Willingboro High School for the Center For Family Guidance, PC (CFG)
Bobby Brier, Mental Health Writer, NJ Spotlight News
Moderator:
Briana Vannozzi, Anchor, NJ Spotlight News
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