When it launched last year, Kennedy Forum Illinois was a little-known advocacy group trying to improve mental health and addiction treatment, increase access and combat stigma — a battle that its founder, Patrick Kennedy, has called the “new civil rights movement.” Earlier this month, almost 800 business leaders, lawmakers and medical experts convened at the … Continued
Broadcast Outlet Title Date WFLD Fox Good Day Chicago 7:30 a.m. Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy Discusses Mental Health in New Book “A Common Struggle” November 11, 2015 WGN CW Midday News 11:30 a.m. WGN Midday News November 11, 2015 WGN CW Midday News at 12 p.m. Midday Fix: Patrick Kennedy discusses his book, … Continued
The Kennedy Forum in Illinois was launched in November 2014. In 10 short months we have learned much, accomplished much, and planned big. The summary attached details how far we have come, and our plans for the coming year. We’ve pulled out our next steps for you here: Elevate and improve the quality of the public … Continued
Just as President Kennedy rallied the nation to dream big and set audacious goals 50 years ago, The Kennedy Forum in Illinois is working toward lasting change in the way mental health and addictions are considered and treated. This 2-page document gives an overview of our vision, mission and efforts as we charge forward. [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/KFI-Messaging_2015.pdf”]
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
One of most powerful antidotes against stigma is conversation. Not just more voices, but more dialogue. Conversations themselves help to fight stigma by increasing understanding, awareness, and acceptance. Research shows that intergroup contact across many different settings can reduce bias and prejudice3 and that in particular, interpersonal contact with people with a mental illness can … Continued
The Kennedy Forum’s 2nd Annual Illinois Forum & Gala will be held on November 11, 2015 at the Hilton Chicago. The Annual Illinois Forum and Gala serves as tool to inspire, elevate and expand our vision of what is possible in mental health and addiction. We convene leaders from across business, government, academia and civil society for … Continued
The Josselyn Center, a community mental health provider serving over 60 communities in northern Illinois is hosting an On the Table event that features Erasing the Distance, a non-profit theater troupe that uses the power of performances to disarm stigma, spark dialogue, and promote healing surrounding issues of mental health. Proud partners for this event include Kennedy Forum Illinois, Chicago Community … Continued
According to new public opinion research released today by the Kennedy Forum Illinois, a clear majority (62{c48ccdf3c73afb47c94c61fa7aae86e62bfbb2e57db984400d0c5994c9d92c5c}) of Illinoisians support making “radical” or “significant” changes to the way we are handling mental health conditions in the state. Click here to down load sharable resources, including a PDF graphic summary of the poll: [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KFI-Infographics_Sheet_r3.pdf”] And … Continued