Speaker Series, “Realizing Change in Mental and Behavioural Health Policy”

May 7th: Making the Economic Case for Publicly Funded Mental Healthcare

Join Dr. David Clark, a leading clinical psychologist and internationally renowned researcher, has demonstrated how outcomes-focused psychological services can achieve large-scale improvements in population mental health. He was central to implementing the UK’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) program as well as shaping integration of measurement-based care into public systems internationally.

This talk will discuss the economic value of mental health services, equipping psychologists and health leaders to advocate for sustainable, publicly funded models of care that extend beyond the therapy room and into policy and system transformation.

May 7, 2026
11:00AM - 12:00PM PST
ZOOM

Previous advocacy series speakers:

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**We are thrilled to introduce Marcus Gottlieb as the 2nd Mental Health Equity Fellow at UBCO!**

Marcus, a dedicated 3rd-year PhD student in the Clinical Psychology program, brings a unique blend of expertise to the table. He combines a background in government service, having worked for the Ontario Provincial Government, with a deep passion for supporting individuals through delivering evidence-based psychological interventions and conducting research to inform these interventions.
On a broader scale, he is eager to leverage this expertise to advance mental health policy by collaborating with BC government officials, academics, and practitioners, with the goal of driving meaningful systemic change in British Columbia.

This fellowship has been made possible thanks to the generous support between the Barber Endowment Fund within the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences and the BC Psychological Association.