Highlights from the Kennedy Forum
Check out highlights from the Kennedy Forum’s afternoon sessions.
Patrick Kennedy & Stigma of Mental Illness
Rhyan Kronzer | November 19, 2014 10:30 am Although we live in an age of openness and awareness, mental illness is a largely misunderstood and stigmatized condition. In 2012, Chicago closed six of its 12 mental health facilities. Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart this year described the jail he oversees as the largest mental health facility … Continued
Shia Kapos Takes Names, Crains, November 20, 2014 EXCERPT: The Kennedy compound is still in Cape Cod, Mass., but in recent days the clan is spending a lot of time in Chicago. Last week, Patrick Kennedywas in town to launch the Kennedy Forum Illinois, a campaign to end the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Read More … Continued
Kennedy Forum Illinois begins fight to de-stigmatize mental health disorders
The Daily Whale By : Tom Butala FRI, 11/14/2014 – 4:25PM The Kennedy Forum Illinois embarked on its mission to de-stigmatize mental health disorders in Illinois with a launch event at the Palmer House Hilton in the Loop on Thursday. The event featured a heartfelt speech from restaurateur Peter O’Brien, who along with his wife, … Continued
Patrick Kennedy Hosting Mental Health Conference In Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) – The son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy was in Chicago Thursday for an all-day conference on the topic of how we treat — or in many cases, fail to treat — mental illness. “We can do better,” said former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy, … Continued
Q+A with Illinois House Assistant Majority Leader Sara Feigenholtz
EXCERPT: Feigenholtz told the Daily Whale that she expects Rauner to attempt to limit the role of the state government. With that in mind, she pointed to the Kennedy Forum Illinois as an example of how government can partner with the private sector to drive progress. Read more.
Mental Health Stigma
Peter O’Brien launches The Kennedy Forum Illinois, inspired by his son’s battle with schizophrenia.
EXCERPT “I know during his time on Earth he didn’t want me to talk about it,” O’Brien confided, his jaw clenched, trying to hold back tears. “But I’m so praying that if I do see him again in the afterlife, he’ll understand that I’m trying to make a difference for other people. That people don’t … Continued
Giving a Voice to Mental Illness – Kennedy Forum Illinois
FOX 32 News Chicago CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) –Melissa Harris of the Chicago Tribune talks more about giving a voice to mental illness and previews the Kennedy Forum Illinois on November 13.
Patrick Kennedy discusses mental health and life away from politics
EXCERPT: Q. Do you think you could have maintained your sobriety and stayed in Congress? A. In Congress, I was always trying to be everything to everybody. Now, I’m focusing on being somebody to someone — namely my wife and children. That is more grounding emotionally and therefore gives me a better chance of remaining … Continued