Sebelius names youth representative to mental health council
Bradley Luthe of Wichita to help advise Governor on mental health issues

Good mental health is just as important to the overall well-being of Kansans as good physical health. 

To help guide the state’s policies when it comes to mental health, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Bradley Luthe as the youth representative and an ex-officio member of the Governor’s Mental Health Planning Council.

“For too long, mental health was overlooked when it came to personal well-being.  Kansas is changing that by making good mental health a priority and by working to make mental health services available to more residents,” said Sebelius.

The Governor’s Mental Health Planning Council advises the Governor on adult, adolescent and children’s services issues and on how the state can better meet the mental health needs of its residents.

Luthe, Wichita, will serve as the youth representative on this council.  He is a freshman at Northwest High School and is a youth and mental health care advocate.

“I commend Brad and other young leaders like him for being so active in helping to chart the future of our state,” Sebelius said.

Luthe will serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

# # #