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The 90-90-90 initiative by the Kennedy Forum aims to achieve 90% mental health screening, 90% access to evidence-based care, and 90% of individuals living in recovery by 2033. In this episode of The Beat Podcast, Malekeh Amini, CEO and founder of Trayt Health, and Rebecca Messing Haigler, strategic advisor at the Kennedy Forum, discuss the Kennedy Forum's 90-90-90 initiative, which aims to enhance mental and behavioral health by 2033 through comprehensive screening, evidence-based care, and recovery living.  The conversation highlights the integration of physical and social health considerations, the necessity for updated payment models in mental health care, and the importance of partnerships and collaborations.  Tune in to learn how these initiatives are driving systemic change in mental health care! Resources: Connect with and follow Malekeh Amini on LinkedIn. Follow Trayt on LinkedIn and visit their website.  Connect with and follow Rebecca Messing Haigler on LinkedIn. Follow The Kennedy Forum on LinkedIn and visit their website. 

Send us a textPatrick Kennedy shares his journey from Congressman to mental health advocate, revealing how his family history and personal struggles with addiction shaped his mission to transform America's approach to mental health care.• Passed the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act by attaching it to the 2008 bank bailout bill• Advocates for unifying mental health, addiction, and intellectual disability communities around shared needs• Explains how our healthcare system focuses on "sick care" rather than prevention and community support• Identifies how isolation and siloed treatment approaches fail those with co-occurring conditions• Describes meeting colleagues in Congress who privately struggled with mental health but couldn't publicly acknowledge it• Working with faith communities to create support networks for families affected by mental health challenges• Emphasizes that housing stability and employment opportunities are essential components of recovery• Founded the Kennedy Forum to build political power for mental health advocacy• Promotes his book "Profiles in Mental Health Courage" featuring stories of individuals and familiesTell everyone everywhere about Why Not Me? The World, the conversations we're having and the inspiration our guests give to everyone everywhere that you are not alone in this world.https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)

Sharing his own struggles with mental health and addiction, Patrick J. Kennedy has spent his career fighting to end discrimination against people with mental health conditions. He founded the Kennedy Forum and spent 16 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He often compares today's mental health efforts to the goals set by his uncle, President John F. Kennedy. In this episode of Flip Your Script, Patrick discusses the power of personal stories in breaking stigma and advocating for policy change.

Patrick J. Kennedy is a former U.S. Representative known for his pivotal role in co-authoring the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. In 2013, he founded The Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit dedicated to improving mental health and addiction policies through collaboration among advocates, business leaders, and government agencies. Kennedy's 2015 memoir, A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction, became a New York Times Bestseller and, in April 2024, he released Profiles in Mental Health Courage, showcasing powerful personal stories of individuals overcoming mental health challenges. Stay connected with Patrick J. Kennedy: Twitter: @PJK4brainhealth Facebook: PJK4brainhealth LinkedIn: Patrick J. Kennedy Instagram: @pjk4brainhealth

During his time in Congress, Patrick J. Kennedy, which requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders no more restrictively than treatment for illnesses of the body, such as diabetes and cancer. In 2013, he founded The Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit that unites advocates, business leaders, and government agencies to advance evidence-based practices, policies, and programming in mental health and addiction. In 2015, Kennedy co-authored the New York Times. Bestseller, Kennedy is also the founder of DontDenyMe.org, an educational campaign that empowers consumers and providers to understand parity rights and connects them to essential appeals guidance and resources; co-founder of One Mind, an organization that pushes for greater global investment in brain research; co-founder of Psych Hub, the most comprehensive online learning platform on mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention topics in the world; co-chair of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention's Mental Health & Suicide Prevention National Response to COVID-19 National Response “A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction,”; and co-chair of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Behavioral Health Integration Task Force.Topics covered in this episode:Political Process and TransparencyElectoral Systems Mental Health and Supportive HousingHealthcare Financing and PreventionEarly Intervention in Mental IllnessCriminal Justice System ReformsBipartisan Solutions European Healthcare ModelsPurpose and Community in RecoveryImpact of Voting and DemocracyTo learn more about Patrick Kennedy and his work, head over to https://www.patrickjkennedy.netIG @pjk4brainhealth____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you would like to be a supporter of the show, head to www.lindseyelmore.com/supporter Your contribution helps us to bring the best guests into our interview chair. Thank you for listening. Come check us out at www.spreaker.com/show/the-lindsey-elmore-showBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lindsey-elmore-show--5952903/support.

We interview the author of Safe, Wanted and Loved - (Patrick Dylan)Winner of seven awards, including a National Indie Excellence Award and Best Indie Book Award."Anyone out there struggling to navigate mental illness should read this thoughtful book."—Former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy, founder of the Kennedy Forum "Pat, we need to kill the dog." A chill ran down Patrick Dylan's spine as his wife spoke—psychosis had found their family again.When a sudden mental illness struck his wife, Patrick Dylan found himself living with an eerie stranger. Scared and unprepared, he began a desperate battle to protect her from a mysterious disease, shelter their children from her bizarre behavior, and recover the woman he loved.Patrick Dylan joins the voices calling for an end to the stigma surrounding mental illness. He and his wife, Mia, live in Florida and have two college-age children. They hope that sharing their family's story will spread awareness of the realities of mental illness and offer support to others who are either experiencing a mental health crisis or providing care to an affected loved one.We Ask:Before you share your story, can you tell us what you most hope people learn from hearing it?So - tell us about Mia and your family, “before” during, and “after”? How has her illness affected your kids?We know SMI from a parental POV - what would you most like our listeners to know about what's the same, and different, when it's your spouse that becomes ill?You used pen names for yourself and for Mia, yet were amazed at how many were inspired to share their own stories. - What is your dream in fighting stigma? -What do you most worry about?What are Mia's strengths?What do you wish you had known earlier?What else do you want us to know?Links:https://www.safewantedloved.com/Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Safe-Wanted-and-Loved-Audiobook/B0B7VLPJFY?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpAmazon:https://a.co/d/9uIxFtaMindy and her book: https://mindygreiling.com/Randye and her book: https://benbehindhisvoices.com/Miriam and her book: https://www.miriam-feldman.com/Hosts: Randye Kaye - was a morning Radio Personality bringing humor to CT families when her own son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Now she is still a Broadcaster, Actress, Voice Talent, Speaker, and Author (Ben Behind his Voices, Happier Made Simple)Miriam Feldman -  is an artist, writer, and the mother of an adult son with schizophrenia. Her book, He Came in With It chronicles her family's story and was released to rave reviews on July 21st, 2020.Mindy Greiling - Mindy Greiling was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for twenty years. She helped found the nation's first state mental health caucus, which successfully lobbied for a significant increase in Minnesota's mental health funding Her acclaimed memoir is Fix What You Can.

Join us for a conversation with Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy and his wife, and co-founder of The Kennedy Forum, Amy Kennedy. They speak about their parenting experiences (5 children, ages 4-15), specifically parenting in recovery, as well as the work they do nationally to expand the dialogue around mental health and addiction. They also discuss the importance of brain development, children's mental health, and how early substance use impacts this process. Their insights exemplify the focus of this podcast series —“prevention wisdom, authenticity, and empowerment.” Share this episode with every parent you know.This podcast is brought to you by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The views expressed here are not necessarily those of SAMHSA or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For questions or comments about this podcast, please contact WhatParentsAreSaying@gmail.com.

Paul Dillon joins Tyler for Part 3 of 3 to discuss mental health parity and the Kennedy Forum. The Kennedy Forum is a national non-profit organization formed by former U. S. Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy in 2013 to erase the stigma of mental illness in the United States, and to ensure mental health parity, so that mental health is treated the same way as physical health for reimbursement by insurance companies.Veterans who receive their healthcare through their employer need to know that the Mental Health Parity Act of 2008 mandates the insurance companies pay for mental health treatment the same as they would for a physical health treatment.Learn more at www.kennedyforum.org Support the showThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellFinancial Aid is availableVisit our webpage at cominghomewell.comGet the ammo you need to seize your day at Soldier Girl Coffee with an automatic 10% off at checkout!Follow us on our socialsYouTube @cominghomewellmilitaryInstagram @cominghomewellorganizationFacebook at Coming Home WellLinkedIn at Coming Home WellTwitter @ComingHomeWellThank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!

On this episode of The Voice, UUP President Fred Kowal talks with former Rhode Island Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, who for decades has been a champion for mental health equity and combatting substance abuse—and is recognized as one of the nation's most respected voices on mental health equity, parity, addiction and recovery. Kennedy—the son of Sen. Ted Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy—talks about his efforts to bring about more understanding and acceptance of people with mental illness, substance abuse issues and other brain disorders.Kowal and Kennedy discuss how the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 came to be and where things are now, 15 years after the  groundbreaking law was approved. Kennedy talks about his struggles with addiction and his recovery (he's been sober since 2011, after years of addictions to alcohol and prescription pain medications). He left Congress in 2011. He also discusses about his 2015 book, "A Common Struggle," and how his family has dealt with decades of generational trauma. Kennedy founded the nonprofit Kennedy Forum in 2013, with a mission to lead a national dialogue to systemically reform America's health care system by advancing evidence-based practices, policies and programming to prevent and treat mental health and addiction disorders. He's the founder of DontDenyMe.org, a parity rights information resource, and a co-founder of Psych Hub, the world's most comprehensive online learning platform on mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention. He's also a co-founder of One Mind, an organization that pushes for greater global investment in brain research.For more information about Kennedy's work, check out his website at patrickjkennedy.net.  

It's a joyous time, as families begin to gather for Thanksgiving. But experts also say the holidays see a rise in mental health and addiction issues. This week we present an encore interview with Patrick Kennedy, a former member of Congress and a nationally acclaimed mental health and addiction advocate. He's the founder of The Kennedy Forum, which seeks to revolutionize health care. Kennedy discusses with hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter his insights about how families are key for interventions and the role policymakers can play in creating mental health parity.

It's a joyous time, as families gathered for Thanksgiving. But experts also say the holidays see a rise in mental health and addiction issues. This week we present an encore interview with Patrick Kennedy, a former member of Congress and a nationally acclaimed mental health and addiction advocate. He's the founder of The Kennedy Forum, which seeks to revolutionize health care. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

In conversation with former congressman Patrick Kennedy Neal Gabler is the author of Catching the Wind: Edward Kennedy and the Liberal Hour, a ''rich and insightful'' (The New York Times) account of the figure known as the most complex of the Kennedys. His other work includes An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood, Life the Movie: How Entertainment Conquered Reality, and award-winning biographies of Walt Disney and Walter Winchell. The former chief nonfiction judge for the National Book Awards, Gabler has earned a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Shorenstein Fellowship, and a Woodrow Wilson Public Policy Scholarship, among other honors. The second volume in his acclaimed biography of Ted Kennedy, Against the Wind follows the ''lion of the Senate'' as he works to safeguard progressive ideals and legislation during an era of conservative dominance. For 16 years Patrick J. Kennedy served Rhode Island's First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he was the lead sponsor of the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. He also authored and co-sponsored dozens of bills aimed at treating neurological and psychiatric disorders and served on numerous committees and subcommittees, including the House Appropriations Committee, the Subcommittee on Labor, and the Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs. The founder of The Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming mental health and addiction care, Kennedy is also the founder of the parity rights advocacy group Don't Deny Me, the co-founder of the online learning platform Psych Hub, and is the co-chair of the Action Alliance's National Response to COVID-19, among many other public health groups. In 2015 he co-authored with Stephen Fried the New York Times bestseller A Common Struggle, a roadmap to health equity in the United States based on his personal and professional experiences. (recorded 11/21/2022)

It's a joyous time, as families begin to gather for Thanksgiving. But experts also say the holidays see a rise in mental health and addiction issues. This week we present an encore interview with Patrick Kennedy, a former member of Congress and a nationally acclaimed mental health and addiction advocate. He's the founder of The Kennedy Forum, which seeks to revolutionize health care. Kennedy discusses with hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter his insights about how families are key for... Read More Read More The post Holidays & Mental Health: Interventions, Treatment & Equity appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.

Imagine you are a teacher. You are giving your weekly exam today, and your students are filing in for class, taking their seats. It's not a major exam but one that lets you know your students have an understanding of the lesson from the past week. One of your top students asks to go to the restroom. You tell them that the exam shouldn't take too long, and they can go afterward. The exam begins, and moments later, you look up and notice the student who asked to go to the restroom is now sweating and breathing erratically. They are also clutching stomach tightly. They don't need a bathroom. They are experiencing a panic attack. So what's the next step? How do you calm the student down?  And probably the biggest question on your mind is, how could this have happened? Today we speak with Amy Kennedy, co-founder of The Kennedy Forum, about the importance of why there should be more mental health services in schools.  Amy Kennedy is the co-founder of The Kennedy Forum, which leads a national dialogue on transforming mental health and addiction care in the U.S. Find out more about her work at www.thekennedyforum.org. Beyond Theory, powered by Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, is produced and hosted by Dominic Lawson. You can discover more at BeyondTheoryPodcast.com.  Sources to create this episode of Beyond Theory include The Australian Broadcasting Company, The US Department of Education, The Boston Globe, and the American School Counselor Association. For more information on Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, go to MeadowsBH.com.    

Paul A. Dillon is a Certified Management Consultant with more than 46 years of experience in the professional services industry. He is the president and CEO of Dillon Consulting Services LLC, a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, based in Durham, NC and Chicago, IL. Paul is the creator of the concept for a veteran startup incubator in Chicago, called Bunker Labs, as well as the creator of the concept for a veteran entrepreneur support organization in North Carolina, called VetStart, which was recently rebranded as Bunker RDU. Mr. Dillon created and teaches a course on veterans' issues at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, where he is an Adjunct Instructor. Paul represents the nation's veteran community on the Kennedy Forum on Mental Health, and is a member of the Leadership Council of the Kennedy Forum Illinois. His articles and quotes on veterans' issues have appeared in Forbes, HuffPost, Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago Business, US News & World Report, Investor's Business Daily, the Times of Israel, Kiplinger Today, U.S. News & World Report, Arianna Huffington's ThriveGlobal, We Are The Mighty, and USAA Magazine. He is a sought after commentator on national veteran matters on numerous radio programs, podcasts, and TV programs, including CBS Radio's !Eye on Veterans” program, Bloomberg Business Radio, Westwood One Radio Network, Spectrum1 TV News, WRAL-TV and WUNC-TV in Raleigh, NC and WBKB-TV ABC 11 in Michigan. He is a former trustee of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and a former Public Member and Commissioner of the national Commission for Case Manager Certification. In this episode, we discuss:   ·      The attributes that make veterans built for entrepreneurship ·      Being flexible to find an underserved area and going after it ·      Integrity as a cornerstone of success ·      Thorough due diligence and ignoring the fear of missing out ·      Any client as an ideal client I hope you find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Susan shared such great insights into growing your business, whether big or small. Please let me know your thoughts!   Connect with Paul Dillon: Website: www.dillonconsult.com   Email: paul@dillonconsult.com   Connect with Steve Eschbach Website: https://www.tworld.com/locations/naperville/ or https://eschbachassoc.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqgICqaSI8xE2GRYY1HWJA  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speschbach/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveeschbach/  Twitter: @SteveEschbach     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the overlap in mental health and marijuana? Congressman Patrick Kennedy notes that Addiction for Profit Industry in Preying on Vulnerable populations including children. Former U.S. Representative Patrick J. Kennedy During his time in Congress, Patrick J. Kennedy was the lead author of the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Federal Parity Law), which requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders no more restrictively than treatment for illnesses of the body, such as diabetes and cancer. In 2013, he founded The Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit that unites advocates, business leaders, and government agencies to advance evidence-based practices, policies, and programming in mental health and addiction. In 2015, Kennedy co-authored the New York Times Bestseller, “A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction,” which details a bold plan for the future of mental health care in America. In 2017, he was appointed to the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. Kennedy is also the founder of DontDenyMe.org, an educational campaign that empowers consumers and providers to understand parity rights and connects them to essential appeals guidance and resources; co-founder of One Mind, an organization that pushes for greater global investment in brain research; co-chair of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention's Mental Health & Suicide Prevention National Response to COVID-19 (National Response); and co-chair of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Behavioral Health Integration Task Force.

About Today's GuestStephanie is a Population Health Strategy Lead for Humana's Veteran Bold Goal, a population health strategy focused on both community and business integration to improve the clinical and social health outcomes of veterans and their families. Her career developed out of her passion to serve and invest in the military communities she has lived in for 20+ years as a military spouse. She navigated career progression while balancing the demands of wartime military life - including 11 moves and her husband's eight deployments (three to Iraq, one to Afghanistan, and four to the Pacific). Joining Humana in 2017, she was a Market Development Manager for their National Guard and Reserve Program and an Operations Manager for Humana Military's Office of Population Health, addressing the social determinants of health impacting TRICARE beneficiaries.Prior to Humana, career highlights include the launch and sustainment of the Marine Corps' first professionalized Family Readiness Program, facilitating the Readiness and Deployment Support program for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and serving as the Hawaii State Consultant for the Department of Defense funded program, Military OneSource, where she developed and implemented a state plan to address the gaps in services and needs of local military populations. In 2016, she received recognition as the Military Spouse of the Year for Marine Corps Base Hawaii for her body of work supporting service members and families throughout her professional career combined with her dedicated volunteer efforts with numerous Military and Veteran Support Organizations. Stephanie earned her bachelor's degree in Communications, with an emphasis in Public Relations, and a master's degree in Administrative Leadership. Following her husband's retirement from the Marine Corps, the family relocated to Redlands, CA where she enjoys all things outdoors - especially hiking, traveling the world with her husband (USMC Retired) and their two daughters, home improvement projects, and supporting the needs of veterans and their families.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeVeterans and HumanaFar From Alone Web siteHumana and Population Health PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course, Accessing Health Care. Transitioning from military service to the civilian sector affects the type of health care that is available to service members and their families. This course offers service members, Veterans, and their families an overview of the types of healthcare available as part of their Veteran status. Narrated by Congressman Patrick Kennedy, founder of the Kennedy Forum and mental health advocate, this course identifies the types of coverage available through TriCare or by choosing your own private insurance. This course also discusses the Executive Order signed by President Trump in January 2018 that supports Veterans with mental health and suicide prevention resources and aims to provide seamless access to these services for Veterans in their first year after separation from military service. You can access this course by going to the link in the show notes. https://psycharmor.org/courses/accessing-health-care/This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations. Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter welcome Former US Congressman Patrick Kennedy, founder and CEO of The Kennedy Forum, an organization dedicated to advancing policies and best practices to improve access to mental health and addiction services. Congressman Kennedy, who co-sponsored the 2008 Mental Health Parity Act, addresses the devastating toll the pandemic has had on mental health and addiction, and talks about Biden Administration efforts to address the mental health crisis through expanded health coverage and more resources for addiction and mental health treatment. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play HealthcareNOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - Imagine competing on a cooking show, complete with celebrity judges and timers and a film crew capturing your every move. Now imagine you're not told what to make, but have to figure it out based on clues left in the kitchen. The detective and the baking shows are combined in Crime Scene Kitchen, which airs Wednesdays at 8 pm Central on Fox. Two contestants are from North Dakota. Thomas McCurdy, who now runs a farm in Vermont appears on the show with his mom Cathy Jacobson of Devils Lake. ~~~ Former US Congressman Patrick Kennedy is the founder and CEO of The Kennedy Forum, an organization dedicated to improving mental health and addiction services. He co-sponsored the 2008 Mental Health Parity Act. In this excerpt from the Conversations on Healthcare podcast, he addresses the toll the pandemic has had on mental health and addiction, and talks about efforts to address long-ignored mental health issues.

This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with former US Congressman Patrick Kennedy, founder and CEO of The Kennedy Forum, an organization dedicated to advancing policies and best practices to improve access to mental health and addiction services. Congressman Kennedy, who co-sponsored the 2008 Mental Health Parity Act, addresses the devastating toll the pandemic has had on mental health and addiction, and talks about Biden Administration efforts to address the mental health crisis through expanded health coverage and... Read More Read More The post Congressman Patrick Kennedy on Pandemic's Impact on Increased Awareness of America's Mental Health and Addiction Crisis appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.

I'm really excited to have my friend and colleague, former Congressman Patrick Kennedy joining me today. Patrick has used his own personal experience with mental health and addiction to become one of the nation's most influential advocates to reduce the stigma around mental illness, and to make real change to increase affordable access to care. He's the co-author of the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality Act, the founder of The Kennedy Forum, and co-chair of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Behavioral Health Integration Task Force. The Task Force just released a terrific report on integrating behavioral health treatment into primary care, and we've included a link to it in our show notes. Definitely check it out. You'll want to stay tuned to hear the powerful turning point that changed how Patrick thought about mental health, and we'll also talk about an exciting company, Psych Hub, that we're collaborating on today. Links and more information on issues discussed in our podcast with Rep. Kennedy: • Read the Bipartisan Policy Center's new report, “Tackling America's Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Through Primary Care Integration,” here: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/report/behavioral-health-2021/  Report is authored by the Task Force Co-Chaired by Rep. Kennedy. • Find Patrick Kennedy's book, A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction, here: https://www.amazon.com/Common-Struggle-Personal-Journey-Addiction/dp/0399185712 • Learn more about The Kennedy Forum's events here: https://www.thekennedyforum.org/events/ • Rep. Kennedy's latest op-ed is here: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/mental-health-care-must-be-treated-health-care-my-friend-ncna1266861  

Patrick Kennedy (Former U.S. Representative (D-RI) and Founder of The Kennedy Forum) stops by to advocate for better treatment of mental health in the US.Mental Health Parity: Ending Discrimination in Health Insurance Coverage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCEATUtBcUYWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nHc9geAvacYAbout Patrick Kennedy: During his time in Congress, Patrick J. Kennedy was the lead author of the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Federal Parity Law), which requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders no more restrictively than treatment for illnesses of the body, such as diabetes and cancer. In 2013, he founded The Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit that unites advocates, business leaders, and government agencies to advance evidence-based practices, policies, and programming in mental health and addiction. In 2015, Kennedy co-authored the New York Times Bestseller, “A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction,” which details a bold plan for the future of mental health care in America. In 2017, he was appointed to the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis.#MentalHealth #Healthcare #HealthcarePolicy #HealthcareIndustry #Health

With a vision to “revolutionize the way mental health care is delivered in America,” Patrick J. Kennedy, founder of The Kennedy Forum, shares with host Don Antonucci his personal journey and what led him to become an advocate for mental health equity and addiction support. In this episode, Don and Patrick dive into health equity, destigmatizing mental health, and treating mental health as part of whole person health. For more information about The Kennedy Forum visit www.thekennedyforum.org.

Kennedy: Treat Mental Illness Like Cancer American Mental Health, Addiction Treatment “discrimination” April 25, 2021 – Former U.S. Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy kicks off national Mental Health Awareness Month on the Retail Politics Podcast with Gerry Shields stating that America’s failure to adequately treat mental illness and addiction is driving overdose deaths and mass shootings. The son of former U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy discusses his own mental illness and addiction to deadly opiates, leaving Congress to start the Kennedy Forum, advocating for better mental health and addiction treatment. Kennedy lauded the nation’s commitment to fighting cancer, but notes we have spent trillions – with a T – on that battle. “We’ve spent a fraction of that on mental health,” he said. Listen to the Retail Politics Podcast with Gerry Shields at: http://www.retailpoliticspodcast or on Apple or Spotify.

“The more we keep discovering, the more it keeps us alive and vibrant.” — Dianne A. Allen You cannot see, taste, or touch music. But you can hear it, and you can most certainly feel it. Music can help relieve the stress, burden and bring you to a more peaceful place. It keeps us alive and vibrant. In this week’s episode, we are joined by Rich Daniels. Part One of ‘Rich Daniels Advice on Precision and Vision’ Music was always a passion for Daniels as he realized at a very young age that it was possible to captivate an audience with a live performance while touching their hearts and minds in an indelible way.  Rich Daniels has been creating and conducting memorable musical concerts and events since 1974 when he began his professional journey as a high school freshman on the great south side of Chicago. He views the opportunity he has been given to have a career in music as a measure of service to others. “When music resonates with our hearts, it can heal and touch us in many ways.” – Dianne A. Allen  Rich is also traveling the country conducting regional orchestras (i.e., Baltimore Symphony, Berkeley Symphony, Richmond Philharmonic, Hartford Philharmonic, Colorado Symphony, Nashville Symphony, etc.) for the estate of Jerry Garcia performing a “Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration” with legendary guitarist/vocalist Warren Haynes. Through the vehicle of The City Lights Orchestra, he has been given a chance to participate in thousands of programs nationwide for associations, corporations and non-profit organizations. Additionally, Rich and his colleagues have had the chance to take the stage and perform in concert with some of the greatest musical artists of the past half-century.  Wherever the need and whatever the medium, Daniels and his musicians have proven they are up to the task of making great music a part of every performance and assignment they have been given. Part Two of ‘Rich Daniels Advice on Precision and Vision’ Artists as diverse as Ray Charles, Mel Torme, Garth Brooks, Rosemary Clooney, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Michael Buble, and David Foster have all relied upon the ability of Rich Daniels and his orchestra to collaborate with them to create their special brand of magic in performance.  In recent years Daniels has also been busy in the studio composing and producing recordings for a wide range of projects. As the television and film industry has once again discovered Chicago as a great place to work, Daniels was recently tapped to be the musical supervisor for three different television series and allowed to compose music for the pilot of the Emmy-award winning show “Boss” starring Kelsey Grammer and filmed in Chicago. “Music shouldn't be viewed as something that requires someone to be better than somebody else.” – Rich Daniels Rich and the orchestra were also featured in a concert on PBS this past Fall for the Horatio Alger Society of Distinguished Americans. These TV duties have also included being the on-camera music director for five seasons for the hit show on FOX, EMPIRE starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, and Jussie Smollett. Rich has recently music directed for Jussie & Terrence on a PBS concert filmed at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago and most recently with Jussie and Renee Fleming at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. with the National Symphony Orchestra.   Live music is meant to be a joyous experience that should entertain and inspire the listener while taking the audience on an emotional journey that allows them to be empowered by the spirit of this non-tangible entity. About Rich Daniels  Rich is most proud of the various charitable organizations his career has allowed him to serve and promote, especially The Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago (former board chairman), the DePaul University School of Music (current board chairman) and the Archdiocese Office of Human Dignity & Solidarity (chairman).  Rich was appointed by Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn to the board of the Illinois Arts Council in 2013. He is also the senior board member at the Chicago Federation of Musicians and a delegate to the Chicago Federation of Labor. Rich and his lovely wife Kathy have been married for 32 years and have 4 beautiful children: Rich (30), Mary Kate (29), Emily (26) and Maggie (24). Son Rich was recently married to Maggie Black in July of 2017! Rich Daniels knows that he’s a very lucky guy.  And that through hard work, perseverance and tenacity, together with a strong sense of faith, all things are possible.      JAZZ/POP ADDENDUM During the 1980’s and 1990’s Rich toured extensively with former Tonight Show drummer Ed Shaughnessy. Additionally, Rich also was asked by the estate of Woody Herman to take the band out in 1991 for several tours around the country.  During this same period of time, Rich played for or conducted for Louis Bellson, Ray Charles, Mel Torme, Buddy DeFranco, Phil Wilson and many “pop” personalities including Garth Brooks, Dennis DeYoung, Michael Buble and David Foster.  Rich was also a featured soloist with Laurel Masse’ both in concert and on several of her recordings.  BOARD AFFILIATIONS Former Chairman, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls (current member of the Board of Regents & Board of Directors). Chairman, DePaul University School of Music.  Chairman, Archdiocese Office for Human Dignity & Solidarity.  Board Member, Irish American Labor Council.  Board Member, Illinois Arts Council (Appointed by Governor Pat Quinn in 2013).  Senior Board Member, Chicago Federation of Musicians (elected position since 1992).  Delegate to the Chicago Federation of Labor.  Delegate to the American Federation of Musicians.  Leader Council Member, The Kennedy Forum.  The City Lights Foundation (Founder). HONORS & AWARDS Distinguished Alumni, DePaul University (2004) Immigrant Awareness Award, Chicago Catholic Archdiocese (2012) Heart of Harmony, Hope & Healing Honoree (2016) Irish American Labor Council, Labor Honoree (2016)  Bishop Quarter Award, Chicago Catholic Archdiocese (2016) How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need are a community and a mentor. The 6-month Visionary Leader Program will move you forward. 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Paul A. Dillon is a Certified Management Consultant with more than 42 years of experience in the professional services industry. He is the president and CEO of Dillon Consulting Services LLC, a U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, based in Durham, NC, and Chicago, IL, which provides services to veterans who want to start their own businesses. Paul is the creator of the concept for a veteran startup incubator in Chicago, called Bunker Labs, as well as the creator of the concept for a veteran entrepreneur support organization in North Carolina, called VetStart, which was recently rebranded as Bunker RDU. Paul represents the nation's veteran community on the Kennedy Forum on Mental Health and is a member of the Leadership Council of the Kennedy Forum Illinois. His articles and quotes on veterans' issues have appeared in Forbes, Crain's Chicago Business, the National Federation of Independent Businesses newsletter, eLearners.com, We Are The Mighty, and USAA Magazine. He is a sought-after commentator on national veteran matters on numerous radio programs and podcasts. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Paul's background and experience Transitioning from Vietnam to the U.S. The beginnings of PTSD as a diagnosis Paul's involvement in veteran mental health The Kennedy Forum Stigma against seeking help Combining physical and mental health Mental Health Parity Act Links Mentioned in This Episode: The Kennedy Forum Paul's Interview on the Success Vets Podcast with Byron Chen Mental Health Parity Web Site --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

Anna Whites, Owner, Anna Whites Law Office, speaks to Trinidad Navarro, Insurance Commissioner, State of Delaware, and David Lloyd, Senior Policy Advisor, The Kennedy Forum, about payment parity for behavioral health services. The podcast looks at Delaware’s recent audits of insurance companies for mental health payment parity, work done by the Kennedy Forum on parity oversight, and enforcement actions. The speakers also talk about what health care lawyers should do to advance parity and ensure access to mental health services. From AHLA's Behavioral Health Task Force.

Imagine you’re six months pregnant with your first child and the person you love, the person with whom you’ve built a life, wakes you up in the middle of the night convinced there are people in the house. But...there aren’t. He’s convinced you’re being followed. But...you’re not. Where do you turn for help when your mental health crisis is invisible? Jenny Heddin took her husband to the emergency room only to find they weren’t equipped to handle their crisis. Like millions of Americans, they were turned away because there wasn’t an available bed. This week, we hear her story and are joined by our producer, Jackie Danziger, to talk about bed shortages, parity laws and psychiatric boarding.    Season 2 of Last Day is created in partnership with The Jed Foundation. The Jed Foundation (JED) empowers teens and young adults with the skills and support to grow into healthy, thriving adults. You can find tips, tools and resources for taking care of your emotional health available at: www.jedcares.org/lastday   Resources from the episode: Jackie’s Reading List: Emergency Mental Health is a Throwback of the 1950s Emergency Department Trends in Emergency Room visits Seattle Times: Public Crisis, Private Toll: The hidden costs of the mental-health industry’s expansion Treatment Advocacy Center - Beyond Beds  NAMI - State Mental Health Legislation: Trends, Themes and Effective Practices Learn more about mental health parity laws and how to submit a complaint or appeal for denied care through the Kennedy Forum’s Parity Registry. For recommendations on how to report on suicide, visit https://reportingonsuicide.org/.     If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. Contact one of the resources below for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor anytime.    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text line: Text “Connect” to 741-741 The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386   To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/last-day shortly after the air date.   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Heart of the Matter Elizabeth sits down with former U.S. Representative Patrick J. Kennedy. Patrick has been open about his addiction and mental health challenges and has learned how to navigate this deeply personal issue while also being in the public eye.He was a co-sponsor of the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, a testament to his commitment to making mental health treatment accessible to all Americans. In 2013, he founded the Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit that unites advocates, business leaders and government agencies to advance evidence-based practices, policies, and programming in mental health and addiction.Patrick Kennedy works tirelessly on behalf of all those who are struggling with substance use and mental health, and this episode gives great insight into the stories behind his struggles and recovery.Learn more about Patrick Kennedy and his work at patrickjkennedy.net.Worried about your child or loved one? Partnership to End Addiction's helpline is here for you and anyone else playing a supportive role in the life of a person struggling with substance use. Connect by texting 55753 or visit https://helphope.net/3koi6Kh to learn more.Editor's Note: The views and opinions expressed on Heart of the Matter are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction. We are also mindful that some of the personal stories feature the word “addict” and other terms from this list. We respect and understand those who choose to use certain terms to express themselves. However, we strive to use language that's health-oriented, accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment and demonstrates respect and compassion. 

This episode from July 21, 2016, is part of our "Most Memorable" collection. Recommended by Akron Roundtable board member, David Minc, who said: "Mental health is a large public concern. Attitudes have changed considerably over the decades and a very significant percentage of families have personal experience with this heartache, yet embarrassment and discrimination persist. Before Kennedy spoke, I thought his presentation would be largely if not completely overshadowed by his "celebrity buzz." And that celebrity excitement was in evidence. However, during the presentation and in the months and years afterward, the memorable effect is how he wove personal experience into a larger public concern and specific policy recommendations." The Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the nation's leading political voice on mental illness, addiction, and other brain diseases. Find full speaker bio and the event details here: https://bit.ly/2zhL6Rj

“We are all connected, nothing affects a few that does not ultimately affect us all.” Today on the podcast we're chatting with Elizabeth Dozier of Chicago Beyond, a philanthropic Venture Fund. Liz is an impactful, thought leader transforming Chicago and beyond thru justice work. Ebony magazine named her one of its “Power 100” and CNN followed her work as a part of its docu-series, Chicagoland. In 2017, Dozier served as the host of the first-ever Obama Foundation Summit, as well as the Kennedy Forum on Mental Health and Chicago Ideas Week. In 2016, Liz launched Chicago Beyond, a philanthropic venture capital fund. This fund has invested more than $20M in nonprofit organizations and serves as a strategic partner to help scale their impact. Chicago Beyond recently developed Going Beyond as a ‘hyperlocal initiative to reach tens of thousands of youth and families with less access to self-care items and healthy food. During this uncertain time, we will deploy $250,000 worth of basic necessities to an estimated 5,000 families a week.’ Listen in as we discuss the importance of restorative justice, what each of us can do to fight against inequities and how it begins in your community. Here's how you can connect with Liz Dozier and Chicago Beyond Chicago Beyond | Instagram | You can find additional show notes along with the resources mentioned in this episode here — Girl Behind The Hustle You can stay connected via Instagram/Facebook or by email at heygirl@girlbehindthehustle.com Subscribe to become apart of our community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Recording artist, Jon Robert Byrne, joins us in episode 060 of SHIPS! Jon and I have a great conversation about today's influencer culture and its potentially damaging effects on society. He discusses how we have no legitimate freedom on social media and how social media tends to cater to our most negative qualities. To combat these issues, Jon also discusses his work as a recording artist, along with his partnership with The Kennedy Forum. To learn more about Jon and to learn more about the amazing work he is doing with his music and with The Kennedy Forum, be sure to check out https://soundcloud.com/user-163840627, https://open.spotify.com/artist/3IIfTlDHCK1cUocr2RZF8o, and https://www.thekennedyforum.org/techaware/. Singer/Songwriter Jon Robert Byrne AKA JRB is about to take the music world by storm with a sound that will get you out of your seat dancing to the rhythm. His funk infused radio ready hits are anthems that will surely stand the test of time and listeners will be singing along for generations to come. More importantly his music has a message, to inspire people to connect with each other on a human level, away from technology and social media. This positive message of connection is working in tandem with The Kennedy Forum’s vision to improve mental health on a global scale. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support

In 2013, former U.S Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy founded The Kennedy Forum, a non-profit organization whose mission is to lead a national dialogue on transforming mental health and addiction care delivery by uniting mental health advocates, business leaders, and government agencies around a common set of principles, including full implementation of the Federal Parity Law. Launched in celebration of the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's signing of the landmark Community Mental Health Act, the Forum aims to achieve health equity by advancing evidence-based practices, policies, and programming in mental health and substance use.

Paul A. Dillon is a Certified Management Consultant with more than 45 years of experience in the professional services industry. He is the president and CEO of Dillon Consulting Services LLC, a U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, based in Durham, NC and Chicago, IL. Paul is the creator of the concept for a veteran startup incubator in Chicago, called Bunker Labs, as well as the creator of the concept for a veteran entrepreneur support organization in North Carolina, called VetStart, which was recently rebranded as Bunker RDU. Mr. Dillon created and teaches a course on veterans' issues, entitled “PubPol 830.05. Special Topics in Management: Public Policy and Veterans: Policy Challenges and Best Practices” at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. Paul represents the nation's veteran community on the Kennedy Forum on Mental Health, and is a member of the Leadership Council of the Kennedy Forum Illinois. His articles and quotes on veterans' issues have appeared in Forbes, HuffPost, Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago Business, the National Federation of Independent Businesses newsletter, Authority Magazine, Arianna Huffington's ThriveGlobal, We Are The Mighty, and USAA Magazine. He is a sought after commentator on national veteran matters on numerous radio programs and podcasts, including a recent appearance on CBS Radio's “Eye on Veterans” program on the work of the Kennedy Forum, as it pertains to veterans' mental health. Paul was the organizer and moderator for the Veterans Workshop and Symposium at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University in March, 2018. He is a former trustee of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and a former Public Member and Commissioner of the national Commission for Case Manager Certification. An avid distance lap swimmer, Mr. Dillon's interests range from veterans to business ethics and governance to the media, the last of which stems his 14 years as the supervisor of elections to both the National Radio Hall of Fame and for the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the Emmy Awards. Paul holds an A.B. degree from John Carroll University (Cleveland, OH), a M.S in Ed.. from Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL), and has served as an adjunct professor or visiting lecturer at Governors State University (University Park, IL), the University of Illinois at Chicago, and at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. A U.S. Army Reserve veteran, he served in Vietnam as a 1st Lieutenant, and was awarded 2 Bronze Star Medals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick J. Kennedy, former U.S. Representative (D - RI) and Founder of the Kennedy Forum, describes treating his own addiction as “an acute episodic situation”.  Son of Senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy and nephew of John F. Kennedy, he led sponsorship of the Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act of 2008.  He now focuses his attention advocating for brain disease and uniting the mental health community. 

Vietnam Veteran Paul A. Dillon talks about The Kennedy Forum and efforts to impact the conversation about veteran mental health

Summary: Paul A. Dillon is a Certified Management Consultant with more than 42 years of experience in the professional services industry. He is the president and CEO of Dillon Consulting Services LLC, a U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, based in Durham, NC and Chicago, IL, which provides services to veterans who want to start their own businesses. Paul is the creator of the concept for a veteran startup incubator in Chicago, called Bunker Labs, as well as the creator of the concept for a veteran entrepreneur support organization in North Carolina, called VetStart, which was recently rebranded as Bunker RDU. Paul represents the nation’s veteran community on the Kennedy Forum on Mental Health, and is a member of the Leadership Council of the Kennedy Forum Illinois. His articles and quotes on veterans’ issues have appeared in Forbes, Crain’s Chicago Business, the National Federation of Independent Businesses newsletter, eLearners.com, We Are The Mighty and USAA Magazine. He is a sought after commentator on national veteran matters on numerous radio programs and podcasts. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Paul's background and experience Transitioning from Vietnam to the U.S. The beginnings of PTSD as a diagnosis Paul's involvement in veteran mental health The Kennedy Forum Stigma against seeking help Combining physical and mental health Mental Health Parity Act Links Mentioned in This Episode: The Kennedy Forum Paul's Interview on the Success Vets Podcast with Byron Chen Mental Health Parity Web Site   Paul's email address: paul@dillonconsult.com Paul's LinkedIn profile

194: Changing the Veteran Mental Health Narrative with Paul Dillon Paul Dillon is an army veteran from the Vietnam era. He is changing the veteran mental health narrative with his participation in the Kennedy Forum on Mental Health. They have programs and resources that are set to help veterans overcome disorders such as mental illness, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and substance abuse. Tune in! "There is no reason not to be ready for duty and that warrior mantra carries over to people who can have mental illnesses, PTSD, [and other disorders]. It is the strong person who acknowledges them and seeks help." - Paul Dillon US Army Reserve Veteran Paul was awarded two Bronze Star Medals from his services in the army, where he became part of the United States Army Reserve. His career led him to serve in Vietnam as a 1st Lieutenant. Career Accomplishments Paul is now a Certified Management Consultant, and is the President and CEO of Dillon Consulting Services, LLC. He's been in the professional services industry for more than 42 years. His works have appeared on various publications. Among which are Forbes, HuffPost, American Express OPEN Forum, eLearners.com, Crain's Chicago Business, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses newsletter. He also appeared on radio programs and podcasts, and is known for his bank of knowledge regarding national veterans. On top of it all, he also created and co-taught the first course on veteran issues at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Empowering and Representing Veterans Representing the veteran community, Paul helps them overcome disorders. He also helps veterans ensure mental health parity in the private sector. Other works for the veterans: Bunker Labs veteran startup incubator VetStart veteran entrepreneur support organization, now Bunker RDU Veteran in the WorkPlace: Myths and Realities paper To hear about Paul's passion and more about the Kennedy Forum, download and listen to Changing the Veteran Mental Health Narrative with Paul Dillon. Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you! Check out these links to the episode Changing the Veteran Mental Health Narrative with Paul Dillon: The Kennedy Forum Illinois Transitions 2.0 book Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Join the Veteran on the Move on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests! It’s also a great place where you can stay in touch with other veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship, and get updates and free gouge on the people programs and resources to help you in your transition to entrepreneurship. The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 150 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship: Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans, DOD, entrepreneurship, business, success, military spouse, transition, education, programs and resources. Veteran On the Move has garnered over 500,000 listens verified through Stitcher Radio, Sound Cloud, Itunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.    

How mental health care and culture can be improved for veterans. For more resources from the interview, check out SuccessVets.com. Paul Dillon is a U.S. Army Reserve veteran who served in Vietnam. He is a Certified Management Consultant with more than 42 years of experience in the professional services industry and is the president and CEO of Dillon Consulting Services, which serves the veteran entrepreneur community. He is also on the leadership council of the Kennedy Forum, an organization looking to promote leadership action in mental health and behavior care in this country. We talk about the difficulties of transitioning from the military during the Vietnam era and the state of mental health care today. 

88: Paul A. Dillon is the president and CEO of Dillon Consulting Services LLC, a U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, based in Durham, NC and Chicago, IL. He created and co-taught the highly successful course “Law and Veterans’ Issues: Policy Challenges and Best Practices” at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. Paul's client engagements include a research assignment for Crain’s Chicago Business, for the widely acclaimed “Veterans in the Workplace” Focus section that was published in November, 2011.Paul is also the creator of the concept for a successful and widely adapted veteran’s startup incubator in Chicago, called Bunker Labs, as well as the creator of the concept for a veteran entrepreneur support organization in North Carolina, called VetStart. He represented our nation's veterans on the opening plenary session of the Kennedy Forum on Mental Health in Boston this past June, and is on the Leadership Council for the Kennedy Forum of Illinois, where he represents the veteran community.Paul holds an A.B. degree from John Carroll University (Cleveland, OH), a M.S. from Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL). He has been quoted in numerous publications about veterans issues, such as Forbes, the National Federation of Independent Businesses newsletter, eLearners.com, and USAA Magazine.A U.S. Army Reserve veteran, he served in Vietnam as a 1st Lieut., and was awarded 2 Bronze Star Medals  

Patrick Kennedy served in the U.S. House of Representatives for sixteen years and is the son of Senator Ted Kennedy. While serving in Congress, he authored dozens of bills aimed at increasing the understanding and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. In particular, he was the lead sponsor of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, which provided access to mental health treatment for tens of millions of Americans previously denied care. He is co-founder of One Mind for Research, a national coalition seeking new treatments for brain illness and injury, and founder of the Kennedy Forum on Community Mental Health, committed to increasing the availability and quality of care.

At the Population Health Alliance Forum 2014 (PHA Forum) in Scottsdale Arizona, Gregg Masters, @2healthguru founder and CEO of Health Innovation Media chats with William Emmet, Executive Director of The Kennedy Forum on mental health parity and the motivations behind the creation of The Kennedy Forum and its essential role in Population Health.  The PHA Forum 2015 is scheduled November 2nd - 4th, 2015 in Washington, D.C., at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel. Enjoy this man's soft spoken but determined passion fueling his personal and organizational mission driven advocacy for quality, accessible, affordable and integrated behavioral healthcare for all Americans. Produced for Population Health Alliance by Gregg Masters of Health Innovation Media.