Mental Health Addressed At Healthy Illinois Gubernatorial Candidates Forum 7-19-2017
Research indicates that the way suicide is reported in the media can contribute to additional suicides and suicide attempts. Conversely, stories about suicide can inform readers and viewers about the likely causes of suicide, its warning signs, trends in suicide rates, and recent treatment advances. The following resources and recommendations have been developed to assist … Continued
Mr. Patrick Kennedy, who founded The Kennedy Forum in 2013, will speak about addiction and mental illness on April 26 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in connection with the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago. It is part of the Institute’s Speaker Series. The title of his talk will be “The Politics of Mental … Continued
The Kennedy Forum is working toward lasting change in the way mental health and addictions are considered and treated. Our mission is to end stigma against mental health and substance use disorders. Stigma exists in attitudes, but also in practice. The status quo discriminates against those among us with mental health and addiction challenges. This … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kelly O’Brien Kelly@TheKennedyForum.org 312.532.4881 The Kennedy Forum in Illinois is working to end stigma and discrimination against persons with mental health and addiction disorders in attitudes and practice. A key barrier to full equity is the ability to access care and treatment on par with other physical health conditions. For this … Continued