he behavioral health system is overwhelming our communities. We see it every day—rising addiction, untreated trauma, families struggling to get the care they need. How did we get here? And who’s really doing the work to fix it?On this episode of Black Beat Podcast, host John Washington keeps it real, raw, and unapologetically Black with two powerhouse leaders in behavioral health:🔹 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 HealthThey break down: 🧠 The truth behind Oregon’s behavioral health crisis 🚨 How racism, economic oppression, and trauma fuel mental health struggles 💰 Why billions are being spent—but access to care is still a struggle 🔑 The new game plan to train mental health professionals before it’s too late ✊🏽 How communities can take back control and demand real solutionsThis ain’t just a conversation—it’s a wake-up call.