Mental Health Communication and Conflict Resolution Trainings

Conflict Dialogue

Mental Health Communication and Conflict Resolution Trainings

Illustration of books and headline that reads Mental Health Communication and Conflict Resolution
Illustration of books and headline that reads Mental Health Communication and Conflict Resolution

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. All programs have been designed by Dan Berstein, a mediator and mental health expert living with bipolar disorder.

The Dispute Resolution in Mental Health Initiative website allows users to create a free account that provides access to programs designed for conflict resolvers, libraries and laypeople. Visit www.drmhinitiative.org to receive access to the following programs:

  • Mental Health Communications and Conflict Resolution for Libraries
  • Health Conflict Culture for Housing
  • Conflict Compass for Families
  • Conflict Resolution Resources for Peers
  • Supporting Families Experiencing Mental Health Conflicts for Conflict Resolvers
  • Welcoming Mental Health Peers for Conflict Resolvers
  • Welcoming Diverse Mental Health Perspectives for Dialogue Events

Resources

Diversity in ADR

2025 ADR Scholarship recipients at the American Arbitration Association's Diverse Student ADR Summit, highlighting how the scholarship -- and their participation in the Summit -- has shaped their pursuit of careers in mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. 

Case Studies

The report documents how structured dialogue programs brought together community members and law enforcement officers to foster trust, strengthen communication, and build lasting relationships amid difficult, polarized issues.

Case Studies

A report from the Cornerstones of Democracy Commission featuring case studies and lessons on how lawyers can strengthen collaboration, civics, and civility. Made possible through the Foundation’s 2024 Annual Grant, this work advances conflict prevention, access to justice, and dispute resolution nationwide.