We all have mental health needs.

The Dispute Resolution in Mental Health Initiative (DRMH Initiative) brings conflict resolution tools to all kinds of mental health stakeholders. We help people talk about mental health, address challenging behaviors, and resolve conflicts.

The DRMH Initiative is operated by the CUNY Dispute Resolution Center (CUNY DRC) at John Jay College and MH Mediate.  Our programs have been made possible thanks to funding from the AAA-ICDR Foundation and the NY State Office of Mental Health. Our latest program is a platform of Mental Health Communication Resources for Law Enforcement, which we developed after dialoguing and surveying officers around the country.

All programs have been designed by Dan Berstein, a mediator and mental health expert living with bipolar disorder. You can hear Dan’s story through his TEDxTalk: