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04/10/2025

The Origins of Mental Health _ As discussed by Kate McLaughlin and Ebony Sloan Clark
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03/28/2025

Happy Birthday to Flossin CEO John "Bubba" Washington! Our fearless leader and champion of the outdoors. Have a blessed born day!!!

03/18/2025

03/18/2025

It’s official the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow landed in my neighborhood! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! Leprechaun ☘️

03/15/2025

What Sparked One of the Biggest Investments in Kids’ Mental Health?

Families are desperate for mental health support for their kids, but the system keeps coming up short. Schools are overwhelmed, teachers are stretched thin, and too many children are left struggling without the help they need. Something has to change.
The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health University of Oregon is making a major investment to tackle this crisis—focusing on schools, workforce development, and getting families the support they’ve been searching for. But what was the spark that made this a priority for Connie and Steve Ballmer? And will it be enough to create real change?
On this episode of the Black Beat Podcast, host John Washington sits down with Dr. Kate McLaughlin, Executive Director of the Ballmer Institute, and Ebony Sloan Clark, Behavioral Health Director Oregon Health Authority OHA, to break down the motivation behind this investment, why Oregon was chosen, and how it could reshape mental health access for kids and families.
💬 Will this investment make a lasting impact, or are we just putting a Band-Aid on a broken system? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️
🎧 Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/4F0oc3qtb0g
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03/14/2025

🚨 EVERY LIFE MATTERS—WE MUST INVEST IN PREVENTION. 🚨

The behavioral health crisis is real—and it’s costing lives. How do we shift from crisis response to real prevention? On the latest Black Beat Podcast, host John Washington sits down with Ebony S. Clarke, Director of Behavioral Health Oregon Health Authority and Dr. Kate McLaughlin, Director of the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health University of Oregon to discuss urgent solutions that impact us all. 🎧 Tune in now to hear the full conversation and what needs to change. 📲 Listen here: [https://youtu.be/4F0oc3qtb0g?si=oaW4ng_4m6AvhOHH]

03/14/2025

🚨 MENTAL HEALTH STARTS EARLY—AND SO DOES THE CRISIS.

The struggles we see today didn’t come out of nowhere. Childhood poverty, racism, violence, and trauma set the stage for lifelong mental health challenges.
In this Black Beat Podcast clip, Dr. Kate McLaughlin breaks down the real roots of the crisis—truths we can’t afford to ignore.

🎙️ Hosted by John Washington, featuring:
🔹 Ebony S. Clarke – Director of Behavioral Health Oregon Health Authority
🔹 Dr. Kate McLaughlin – Executive Director of the The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health University of Oregon
Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health
🛑 Watch now and share—this conversation is too important to scroll past.
📲 Full episode on YouTube! 🔗 [https://youtu.be/4F0oc3qtb0g]

03/13/2025

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03/13/2025

2_🚨 MENTAL HEALTH STARTS EARLY—AND SO DOES THE CRISIS. 🚨

The struggles we see today didn’t come out of nowhere. Childhood poverty, racism, violence, and trauma set the stage for lifelong mental health challenges.

In this Black Beat Podcast clip, Dr. Kate McLaughlin breaks down the real roots of the crisis—truths we can’t afford to ignore.

🎙️ Hosted by John Washington, featuring:
🔹 Ebony S. Clarke – Director of Behavioral Health Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
🔹 Dr. Kate McLaughlin – Executive Director of the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health University of Oregon

🛑 Watch now and share—this conversation is too important to scroll past.

📲 Full episode on YouTube! 🔗 [https://youtu.be/4F0oc3qtb0g]

03/12/2025

🚨 COMMUNITY HOLDS THE ANSWERS—ARE SYSTEMS REALLY LISTENING? 🚨

Real change starts with the people. Communities know what they need, but too often, systems fail to listen. It’s time for providers to do more than just observe—they need to walk alongside, uplift voices, and take real action.

In this Black Beat Podcast clip, Ebony S. Clarke makes it clear: The solutions exist within the community—it’s time to integrate them.

🎙️ Hosted by John Washington, featuring:
🔹 Ebony S. Clarke – Director of Behavioral Health at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
🔹 Dr. Kate McLaughlin – Executive Director of the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health University of Oregon

🛑 Tap in & share your thoughts below—because real wellness starts with listening to the people.

📲 Full episode on YouTube! 🔗 [https://youtu.be/4F0oc3qtb0g]

03/06/2025

🔥 Black Minds Matter: Breaking Down the Behavioral Health Crisis 🔥

The Black Beat Podcast is back with another hard-hitting episode, and we’re diving deep into the behavioral health crisis—what’s really going on, who’s being left behind, and how we take control of our own healing.

Host John Washington is sitting down with two powerhouse voices in the fight for mental wellness:
🎙️ Dr. Kate McLaughlin – Executive Director, Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health
🎙️ Ebony S. Clark – Director of Behavioral Health, Oregon Health Authority

This ain't just talk. It's about real solutions for our community—because our mental health ain't up for debate.

Tap in. Tune in. Tell a friend. We’re talking about US. 🖤✊🏾

02/14/2025

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01/21/2025

Thank you World Arts Foundation Inc.World Arts Foundation Inc. for acknowledging some of the best of the best in our community, including our Editor in Chief John Washington

01/20/2025

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01/18/2025

Congratulations to our CEO John Washington for his Lifetime Achievement Awards

Congratulation to john washington Flossin Media CEO, for being honored by the WORLD ARTS FOUNDATION INC during their Keep Alive the Dream Celebration happening Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center from 11am to 3pm on Monday January 20th. We are Proud to call him our leader. Shout o...