Technology Removing Barriers to Mental Health Services

Dr. Gustavo Kinrys and Kelly Bliss join Kristin to talk about telemedicine. There have been so many barriers to healthcare. Organizations like Teladoc Health have succeeded in removing those barriers. Mental Health News Radio Network has been talking about the use of what we call Tele Behavioral Health so everyone can receive the benefit of counseling regardless of location. Join us for a thoughtful episode about where telemedicine is taking us! Dr. Gustavo Kinrys is medical director and vice president, Behavioral Health Services at Teladoc Health. Prior to joining Teladoc Health, Dr. Kinrys served as associate medical director at both the Clinical Trials Network and Institute and the Bipolar Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). An accomplished author, he has published several articles and books, including Anxiety Disorders manual and Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress. He earned his medical degree from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and completed his psychiatry residency at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Kinrys also completed a chief residency at MGH and received fellowship training in Psychopharmocology. He also holds an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at University of Massachusetts. Kelly Bliss is the Chief Client Officer of Teladoc Health. She is responsible for the global client services strategies that drive client retention, fosters advocacy, and grows partner relationships. Ms. Bliss is focused on assuring an industry-leading client experience across all business segments, by evaluating solution performance, upselling viable solutions, and strengthening client relationships through best-in-class account management. Ms. Bliss has strong expertise in creating cohesive client-focused organizations, having built and managed high-functioning, global teams at companies such as Best Doctors, InterSystems, and TRO-Design. At Best Doctors, she served as chief of staff, leading the organization’s key strategic growth initiatives, and was integral in the integration of Best Doctors with Teladoc Health. Ms. Bliss also managed U.S. operations including human resources, IT infrastructure, real estate, and account management. She holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial psychology from Nichols College.www.teladochealth.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.