Michael Spano Jr. is a Harvard Extension School graduate and a visionary healthcare advocate and entrepreneur, committed to transforming mental health care access. As the founder of Y-Health Corp, he has developed an innovative online platform designed to bridge the gap between patients, mental health professionals, and essential resources. Y-Health specifically focuses on improving care for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), providing real-time availability of local clinicians, integrating crucial information such as insurance and language services, and significantly reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. Spano's work ensures mental health care is more accessible, efficient, and compassionate.
Holding a Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Psychology from Harvard University, Spano’s academic background has fueled his dedication to advancing mental health services through research and advocacy. He is also a Postgraduate Research Fellow at Harvard University’s McNally Lab, where he conducts innovative research in behavioral health. Spano’s involvement in mobile crisis support and the 988 helpline further underscores his commitment to providing timely, responsive mental health services for those in crisis.
Spano’s work through Y-Health reflects his mission to create a more integrated mental health care system that meets the evolving needs of both patients and professionals. Recognized as a leader in the field, Michael Spano Jr. continues to pave the way for a future where mental health care is more accessible, efficient, and compassionate for all.
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