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Conversations about Youth Mental Health in New Mexico

Conversations about Youth Mental Health in New Mexico

By: NM-ABC Program
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 New Mexico simply doesn’t have enough youth mental health specialists, which means that primary care providers and school staff are often asked to address youth mental health needs. Join the conversation as we discuss some of the best practices and new ideas in mental health services for children and adolescents in NM. Listen as we talk with medical providers, behavioral health specialists, policy makers, parents/caregivers, young people and more. New Mexico has many extraordinary people, organizations and communities who are working hard to make a difference for children and teens in our state — let’s hear what they have to say. This podcast is hosted by NM-ABC, a free program that is a partnership between the UNM Center for Development and Disability and the NM Dept of Health.Copyright 2026 NM-ABC Program Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science
Episodes
  • Conversation with Carmen Meyer: a Unique Perspective on Youth Mental Health Care in New Mexico

    Conversation with Carmen Meyer: a Unique Perspective on Youth Mental Health Care in New Mexico
    Jan 22 2026

    In this podcast, Carmen Meyer (psych nurse, managed care, NM Ped Society Exec Director) shares what she sees happening in New Mexico related to youth mental health care, and some ideas about where we need to go in the future. Carmen’s various previous and current roles gives her a valuable perspective about how systems can work together to best serve youth (and providers) across New Mexico.

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    38 mins
  • Conversation with an Advocate: Making a Difference for Youth with Mental Health Needs in New Mexico

    Conversation with an Advocate: Making a Difference for Youth with Mental Health Needs in New Mexico
    Oct 30 2025

    In this podcast, Gay Finlayson (parent, advocate, professional) reflects about her journey advocating for pediatric mental health services. She shares tips for others who want to make a difference, and reflects about the changes she’s witnessed in New Mexico. She also emphasizes the need to broaden our awareness of how neurodevelopmental disorders and behavioral health concerns overlap, so that systems can provide effective services.

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    31 mins
  • Conversation with Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino: Reflecting on NM's Behavioral Health System Changes

    Conversation with Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino: Reflecting on NM's Behavioral Health System Changes
    Sep 3 2025

    In this podcast, former State Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino reflects about where NM has been--and where it's going--with behavioral health services. During this huge system reorganization in our state, it is helpful to think about how systems can work more collaboratively and bring an informed approach to policy and funding decisions. Sen. Ortiz y Pino shares his perspective as someone who has been involved with NM service systems for many decades, and offers his unique insight on these changes.

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    44 mins
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