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Kevin M. Simon, MD, MPH
@drkmsimon
Chief Behavioral Health Officer @CityofBoston; Pediatric ADM Psychiatrist @BostonChildrens; Asst. Prof. @HarvardMed; Health Policy Exp. @CommonwealthFnd
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https://www.kevinsimonmd.com/publications 19-06-2018 22:14:58
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Thank you to Kevin M. Simon, MD, MPH, Chief Behavioral Health Officer for City of Boston for spending time learning about MTW & our incredible young people. Grateful for your support and partnership. Promoting behavioral health includes a sense of mattering, empowerment, & high expectations.
![More Than Words (@mtwyouth) on Twitter photo Thank you to <a href="/DrKMSimon/">Kevin M. Simon, MD, MPH</a>, Chief Behavioral Health Officer for <a href="/CityOfBoston/">City of Boston</a> for spending time learning about MTW & our incredible young people. Grateful for your support and partnership. Promoting behavioral health includes a sense of mattering, empowerment, & high expectations. Thank you to <a href="/DrKMSimon/">Kevin M. Simon, MD, MPH</a>, Chief Behavioral Health Officer for <a href="/CityOfBoston/">City of Boston</a> for spending time learning about MTW & our incredible young people. Grateful for your support and partnership. Promoting behavioral health includes a sense of mattering, empowerment, & high expectations.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_-b7bfWgAA4_zY.jpg)
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📢JAMA Pediatrics for noting my Letter "Child Welfare Youth—Psychotropic Use and Implications" about HHS_ASPE's study. We need more than medications to address MH. Let's focus on holistic, culturally responsive approaches! Boston Children's Boston Public Health Commission jamanetwork.com/journals/jamap…
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☘️WBUR Tiziana Dearing Khari D. Thompson for "Be Well" segments and creating space for mental health & wellness conversations. Boston Public Health Commission City of Boston are thankful. wbur.org/radioboston/20…
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Exploring the synergy of teamwork, mindfulness, and creativity 🎨 during our team retreat! Embracing art as a team-building activity can enhance focus, foster a calming environment, and spark innovation. In this season of gratitude, I'm thankful for Boston Public Health Commission team!
![Kevin M. Simon, MD, MPH (@drkmsimon) on Twitter photo Exploring the synergy of teamwork, mindfulness, and creativity 🎨 during our team retreat! Embracing art as a team-building activity can enhance focus, foster a calming environment, and spark innovation. In this season of gratitude, I'm thankful for <a href="/HealthyBoston/">Boston Public Health Commission</a> team! Exploring the synergy of teamwork, mindfulness, and creativity 🎨 during our team retreat! Embracing art as a team-building activity can enhance focus, foster a calming environment, and spark innovation. In this season of gratitude, I'm thankful for <a href="/HealthyBoston/">Boston Public Health Commission</a> team!](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GAyBunbbMAAbS3W.jpg)
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Enjoyed engaging an audience of parents & caregivers about 'Raising Resilient Minds' Boston Children's There's so much we can do help our kids navigate their worlds.
![Kevin M. Simon, MD, MPH (@drkmsimon) on Twitter photo Enjoyed engaging an audience of parents & caregivers about 'Raising Resilient Minds' <a href="/BostonChildrens/">Boston Children's</a> There's so much we can do help our kids navigate their worlds. Enjoyed engaging an audience of parents & caregivers about 'Raising Resilient Minds' <a href="/BostonChildrens/">Boston Children's</a> There's so much we can do help our kids navigate their worlds.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBRjI6hWcAALveG.jpg)
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TY Claretta Bellamy for reporting on an important study about - How Online Racism Hurts the Mental Health of Black Youth. nbcnews.com/health/kids-he… via @nbcnews | Sharing space with Dr. Michael Lindsey Amanda Joy Calhoun, MD, MPH A. Maxie-Moreman, PhD is a pleasure; much more work to be done.
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@littlewernThank you for highlighting our Boston Children's Division of Addiction Medicine and others' efforts to address youth substance use. "More Teens Who Use Marijuana Are Suffering From Psychosis.” We have much work to do. wsj.com/us-news/mariju… via The Wall Street Journal
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TY JAMA for highlighting my commentary, "Minors and Online Marijuana Accessibility—Navigating the Digital Backdoors." We have to keep up with how youth are accessing substances if we want to mitigate harm. Boston Children's Boston Public Health Commission jamanetwork.com/journals/jamap…
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I had the pleasure of engaging HPREP (Health Professions Recruitment & Exposure Program) h.s. students about a pathway to medicine. HREP is an enrichment prgm at Harvard Medical School aimed to recruit Boston area h.s. students into sci & med. I met some great BostonPublicSchools students!
![Kevin M. Simon, MD, MPH (@drkmsimon) on Twitter photo I had the pleasure of engaging HPREP (Health Professions Recruitment & Exposure Program) h.s. students about a pathway to medicine. HREP is an enrichment prgm at <a href="/harvardmed/">Harvard Medical School</a> aimed to recruit Boston area h.s. students into sci & med. I met some great <a href="/BostonSchools/">BostonPublicSchools</a> students! I had the pleasure of engaging HPREP (Health Professions Recruitment & Exposure Program) h.s. students about a pathway to medicine. HREP is an enrichment prgm at <a href="/harvardmed/">Harvard Medical School</a> aimed to recruit Boston area h.s. students into sci & med. I met some great <a href="/BostonSchools/">BostonPublicSchools</a> students!](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GE4wVjnWkAAV0PT.jpg)
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Thank you DeeDee's Cry Suicide Prevention & Family Support for creating this space and James ‘Jimmy’ Hills for centering community.
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It was a joyous morning, BostonPublicSchools Jeremiah Burke H.S. "Mental Wellness Day," crafted by Student MH Ambassadors! I stopped by the gym for a quick pickup game, many of the 14 wellness stations, and saw at-large City Councilor Julia Mejia share her truth 🙏🏽 Boston Public Health Commission
![Kevin M. Simon, MD, MPH (@drkmsimon) on Twitter photo It was a joyous morning, <a href="/BostonSchools/">BostonPublicSchools</a> Jeremiah Burke H.S. "Mental Wellness Day," crafted by Student MH Ambassadors! I stopped by the gym for a quick pickup game, many of the 14 wellness stations, and saw at-large City Councilor <a href="/juliaforboston/">Julia Mejia</a> share her truth 🙏🏽 <a href="/HealthyBoston/">Boston Public Health Commission</a> It was a joyous morning, <a href="/BostonSchools/">BostonPublicSchools</a> Jeremiah Burke H.S. "Mental Wellness Day," crafted by Student MH Ambassadors! I stopped by the gym for a quick pickup game, many of the 14 wellness stations, and saw at-large City Councilor <a href="/juliaforboston/">Julia Mejia</a> share her truth 🙏🏽 <a href="/HealthyBoston/">Boston Public Health Commission</a>](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GGUeo9eakAAdB7h.jpg)
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The City of Boston is a safe place for many, and we're striving to make it a safe place for all. Thank you Boston Medical Center Violence Intervention Advocacy Prgm, Boston Children's and Boston Public Health Commission for helping those impacted by gun violence. Our efforts continue. bostonglobe.com/2024/02/20/opi…
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I'm honored to be an author of a new chapter regarding system-involved youth in this fundamental resource related to Addiction Medicine led by editors like jeanette tetrault Sarah Wakeman alongside many amazing colleagues!
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🍀The Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness Boston Public Health Commission City of Boston is issuing a new RFP to find skilled community-based behavioral health trainers. Scan QR code for full details. Share the news! Tiziana Dearing Meghna Chakrabarti James ‘Jimmy’ Hills The Boston Globe
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Thank you for a wonderful and inspirational session! Jack Turban MD Kevin M. Simon, MD, MPH
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TY NBC10 Boston for having this crucial conversation on youth MH in the City of Boston. The 1st Health of Boston - Mental Health Report from Boston Public Health Commission and the $21M investment towards addressing this decades-long challenge were discussed. Segment here: youtu.be/zzo_qf4lqvM?si…
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Thank you, Basic Black, for affording us the space and opportunity to engage in a conversation regarding Black men and boys' mental and emotional health. It was a pleasure being a panelist, representing Boston Public Health Commission & Boston Children's
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TY WCVB-TV Boston for providing space to talk about the importance fathers have on emotional health Boston Children's, highlight @healthyboston father-centric programs, and letting me s/o my kiddos 💙🩷 Please enjoy Father's Day wknd 🙏🏽 Watch segment here: youtu.be/7XqItjS8aNo?si…