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December 18, 2018

2018, 2019 and “Fifty Forward”

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie As the…

Advocacy, Mental Health First Aid, News
January 25, 2016

My List of 2016 Priorities

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January 25, 2016

My List of 2016 Priorities

 I recently sat down with Julie Miller, Editor in Chief of Behavioral Healthcare Magazine, to talk about what’s coming in…

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March 7, 2015

Transform the way we think about mental health

The World Health Organization identifies mental illness as the most disabling health condition in the world above cancer and heart…

Advocacy, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, mental health legislation, Mental Health Stigma...
February 27, 2015

TOP POLICY ISSUES FOR 2015

Although the last Congress was criticized for lack of action, it got quite a bit done on behavioral health, including…

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February 11, 2015

State and county officials committed to bridging mental health gap

Oregon has begun to realize the importance of addressing the state’s serious and growing mental health care needs. 02/11/2015 Link…

Advocacy, Healthcare, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News
January 21, 2015

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Seeks to Refurbish Mental Health Care

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is looking to make changes within their detention facilities for the well-being of mentally ill…

Advocacy, Mental Health, Mental Illness, News
December 3, 2014

Colorado College Recognized for ‘Creative, Impactful’ Mental Health Initiatives

Colorado College was recognized for its forward-looking programs and significant leadership in the mental health field by Mental Health America…

Advocacy, Mental Health First Aid, News
December 2, 2014

Connect 4 Mental Health® Community Innovation Awards Program Honors Four…

In an effort to better address the needs of the estimated 40 percent of adults living with serious mental illness…

Advocacy, Mental Health, News
November 18, 2014

Glenn Close – Leading the Conversation to End the Stigma…

Glenn’s life’s work is not just performing; she is using her voice in a global setting to start a conversation…

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June 16, 2014

Mental Health Reform Should Also Help Families

Mental health reform has been in the air since the tragic 2012 mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. In that time,…

Advocacy, Mental Health First Aid Act, News
October 23, 2013

Furthering President Kennedy’s Vision: An Interview with Patrick Kennedy

As we mark the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s signing of the landmark Community Mental Health Act of 1963, Patrick…

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