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We're 5️⃣0️⃣ days away from The Alignment for Progress Conference, a transformative event that kicks off a five-year initiative to revolutionize mental health and substance use care! This October, we unite for a better future. To register, email align4progress@thekennedyforum.org.
From Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM): "A study recently published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse correlated violent behavior with heavy use of marijuana. Other studies have found these products are associated with a five-fold increase in developing schizophrenia or psychosis. Legalize marijuana, and the border, crime, cartel and mental health crises all get worse." https://lnkd.in/eNT7UPSg
A new study “argue[s] that mental health is not merely an individual issue to be tackled after someone becomes unwell; it is also necessary to focus collectively on the environmental, social, economic, political and technological changes that contribute to mental distress.” As a society, we need to LOOK UPSTREAM and implement protections and solutions before members of our younger generations are in crisis. https://lnkd.in/ew3hcpzp
CBS News and Stations Eye on America exquisitely captures brief, beautiful moments of success precipitated by the mental health training program implemented by Cook County Illinois Sheriffs – this is what mental health intervention by law enforcement can and should look like! We ALL need to better understand mental illness in order to advance the mental health system across the board. I am so very grateful to Michelle Miller for sharing this story, and for including #profilesinmentalhealthcourage to give voice to those who are struggling. https://lnkd.in/ek6_ZfYp Stephen Fried The Kennedy Forum
Thank you to RealClearPolitics and to Former Congresswoman Mary Bono, Co-founder and CEO, MAPDA (Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse), for joining me in this important conversation about public policies designed to protect our families and communities against the opioid crisis and its devastating and expansive effects. https://lnkd.in/edJx3RcG
CONGRATULATIONS to Simone Biles and the US Women's gymnastics team on GOLD! As so many athletes have shared, competing is a feat of physical AND mental strength! Bask in this joyful moment and incredible accomplishment. Go USA! gymnastics.../https://lnkd.in/erUaDNSW
Loved connecting with John Driscoll and David Williams on a recent episode of CareTalk! We covered a lot of ground on mental health care, national policy, and #profilesinmentalhealthcourage Find it here! https://lnkd.in/gFJhNvWS
Loved connecting with John Driscoll and David Williams on a recent episode of CareTalk Podcast: Healthcare. Unfiltered.! We covered a lot of ground on mental health care, national policy, and #profilesinmentalhealthcourage
Recent political events have brought mental and cognitive health into the national spotlight. As more Americans confront mental health crises, the urgency for both heightened attention and effective treatment solutions has never been greater. According to Mental Health America, nearly 20% of adults are currently experiencing a mental illness, which translates to approximately 50 million Americans. In our latest episode of CareTalk Podcast: Healthcare. Unfiltered., David E. Williams and John Driscoll welcome Patrick J. Kennedy for a compelling discussion on the complex and escalating challenges of mental health in the US, exploring their intersections with current political events and insights from his new book, Profiles in Mental Health Courage. 📲 Listen to the full episode 🎧👇 Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gEJWWXvu Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gm6CVZ2M YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gHFuSWus #healthcarepodcast #healthcare #addiction #addictiontreatment #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #recovery
Many thanks to my great friend Bruce Percelay for hosting a terrific event in Nantucket for #profilesinmentalhealthcourage earlier this week! Always grateful to connect with friends and supporters of The Kennedy Forum and to share these critical, raw, and powerful stories.
