Mental Health Addressed At Healthy Illinois Gubernatorial Candidates Forum 7-19-2017
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Resources to Support Reporters and Editors in Safe Reporting on Suicide
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…
Patrick Kennedy to Speak at University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics
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 Kennedy Forum Illinois Statement on the Health and Disabilities Advocates Report, The Role of Mental Health in Chicago’s Public Health System (CDPH)
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 Kennedy Forum Illinois Urges Comprehensive Mental Health and Addiction Parity in Illinois
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…