Podcast appearances and mentions of Patrick J Kennedy

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.

Golden Voice narrator Dion Graham joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to discuss his performance of James Kaplan's biography of jazz greats, 3 SHADES OF BLUE. The audiobook traces the lives of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans, and required some research before recording. Listen to Dion's discussion with Michele for more insights into his narration of this exceptional audiobook that's one of AudioFile's Best Biography & Memoir titles of 2024. Read AudioFile's review of THREE SHADES OF BLUE. Published by Penguin Audio. AudioFile's 2024 Best Biography & Memoir Audiobooks are: BITS AND PIECES by Whoopi Goldberg, read by Whoopi Goldberg BITTER CROP by Paul Alexander, read by Maya Days JOHN LEWIS by David Greenberg, read by David Sadzin PROFILES IN MENTAL HEALTH COURAGE by Patrick J. Kennedy, Stephen Fried, read by Johnny Heller, Patrick J. Kennedy 3 SHADES OF BLUE by James Kaplan, read by Dion Graham WHAT I ATE IN ONE YEAR by Stanley Tucci, read by Stanley Tucci Find the full list of 2024 Best Audiobooks on our website. Today's episode is brought to you by Brilliance Publishing. The Sound of Storytelling. Discover your next great listen at https://www.brilliancepublishing.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick interviews Patrick J. Kennedy, a former congressman, mental health advocate, and nephew of John F. Kennedy.Patrick shares powerful insights on viewing mental health as a journey of growth and resilience, rather than merely recovery. He discusses how to confront and overcome intrusive thoughts, providing strategies for getting out of your own head and building a healthier mindset. Patrick also opens up about the steps he takes to create emotional and mental health foundations for his five children and offers advice on supporting friends or family members experiencing mental health challenges.This episode is filled with practical tips and encouragement for fostering mental health growth for yourself and those around you.Key Takeaways:●      Mental Health as a Growth Tool: Viewing mental health as something to develop and strengthen.●      Handling Intrusive Thoughts: Techniques for managing negative thoughts and building resilience.●      Building Emotional Foundations for Family: How Patrick supports mental health in his household.●      Supporting Loved Ones: Ways to help friends and family facing mental health challenges.Listen to this episode for actionable insights and inspiration to approach mental health with courage and compassion.Topics Discussed:A Fathers Devotion To Kids 11:2710 Tips for Weightloss After Surgery 17:06Mental Health Issues in America 33:52How to Talk to a Family Member About Mental Health 42:50Links:www.patrickjkennedy.netBook Link:https://amzn.to/4fHkwzGhttps://www.thekennedyforum.org/Learn more about Nick and Best You at www.nickcarrier.comTry the 1-Week FREE Trial of the 10-Week Transformation at: www.nickcarrier.com/freetrial

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

Patrick J. Kennedy is a former U.S. Congressman, the son of Ted Kennedy, and the nephew of JFK and RFK. He's also one of the country's preeminent mental health advocates. He shares his thoughts on the election, why it's time to get rid of the electoral college, and how America is handling its mental health crisis.If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving a rating and a review. It makes a huge difference in helping us spread the word about the show.Thanks for listening! To join our #POSITIVITY community or to learn more about Moshe, visit https://linktr.ee/moshepopackTopics: 3:00 – Elections have drastically changed 6:00 – Why the electoral college exists10:00 – Politics shouldn't define us14:00 – His passion for mental health19:00 – Patrick's battles with addiction26:00 – Excessive marketing of alcohol and drugs32:00 – Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act36:00 – Takeaways from his book40:00 – What Patrick's grateful for45:00 – Common Denominator of overcoming addiction

Patrick J. Kennedy spoke about the 90/90/90 goal at the Alignment for Progress Conference.

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.

Send us a Text Message.Recent political events have brought mental and cognitive health into the national spotlight.As more Americans confront mental health crises, the urgency for both heightened attention and effective treatment solutions has never been greater.According to MentalHealthAmerica, nearly 20% of adults are currently experiencing a mental illness, which translates to approximately 50 million Americans.In our latest episode of CareTalk, David E. Williams and John Driscoll welcome Patrick J. Kennedy for a compelling discussion on the complex and escalating challenges of mental health in the US, exploring their intersections with current political events and insights from his new book, Profiles in Mental Health Courage.TOPICS1:03 Understanding the President's Decision to Step Down6:00 Holding our Leaders to a Standard of Cognitive Competence7:50 The Momentous Opportunity of New Mental Health Rulings12:43 Profiles in Mental Health Courage14:29 Has the Public Understanding of Mental Health Needs Changed?17:10 Critical Conversations of Early Treatment Needs18:45 What is the Role of Employers in Mental Health21:06 Looking to Global Solutions for Mental Health Treatment23:50 The Role of Tech in Mental Health Care26:35 Patrick J Kennedy's Role in Mental Health Advocacy This episode is brought to you by Matrix Medical Network.  Matrix Medical Network is an independent, at-scale provider of comprehensive in-home health assessments. The company's national network of nearly 3,000 clinicians delivers comprehensive, personalized care for Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, and Commercial patients across all 50 states. Care visits include diagnostic testing, risk identification, medication management, and tailored lifestyle improvement plans.Download Matrix Medical Network's White Paper: "Improving Health Equity Through Whole-Person Care"

June 25, 2024 Patrick J. Kennedy: Profiles in Mental Health Courage – Join us for a compelling conversation about the bravery and resilience of those living with mental illnesses and addictions. City Club event description: Patrick J. KennedyDuring his 16 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Rhode Island's First Congressional District, Patrick J. […]

Patrick J. Kennedy is a former Congressman from the state of Rhode Island and current mental health advocate. His book, Profiles in Mental Health Courage, portrays the dramatic journeys of a diverse group of Americans who have struggled with their mental health. This book offers deeply compelling stories about the bravery and resilience of those living with a variety of mental illnesses and addictions.Several years ago Patrick shared the story of his personal and family challenges with mental illness and addiction in the best-selling memoir A Common Struggle. Profiles in Mental Health Courage is an ode to Patrick's uncle, President John F. Kennedy, who published the classic book Profiles in Courage. President Kennedy hoped to inspire political courage by telling the stories of brave United States Senators who had changed America.In Profiles in Mental Health Courage, former Congressman Kennedy adapts his uncle's idea to inspire the courage it takes for those with these conditions to treat their illnesses and risk telling their stories to help America face its crises in our families, workplaces, jails, and on our streets.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Facebook: Patrick J. KennedyInstagram: @PJK4BrainHealthTwitter: @PJK4BrainHealthLinkedIn: Patrick J. KennedyFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: MyGirasole.comFacebook: GirasoleInstagram: @GirasoleAC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Segment 1 with for mer Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy starts at 0:00I have many times talked and written about my struggle with depression and anxiety over the past 40 years. How it affected me, my family and my businesses- and we have featured other people over the last 15 who have had the courage to combat a similar struggle which is all too common among entrepreneurs and small business owners.Remembering that President John F. Kennedy, published his classic book Profiles in Courage, he hoped to inspire “political courage” by telling the stories of brave U.S. senators who changed America. In PROFILES IN MENTAL HEALTH COURAGE, Former congressman Patrick Kennedy adapts his uncle's idea to showcase the acts of “mental health courage” that happen in private: what it takes for those living with mental illness and addiction to find care and treat their illnesses, and the risk they take telling their stories in a country without adequate mental health understanding, infrastructure, and care. Patrick Kennedy is one of the leading voices on mental illness while he was in Congress. Soon after the death of his father, Senator Ted Kennedy he left congress to devote himself to mental health Advocacy.Segment 2 with Robert and Brian Moran starts at 14:12We are continuing our discussion on the challenges of mental health. A year back, I listen to a podcast called: "I Didn't Ask for This” where a father and son cover mental illness from all angles- primarily from their own experiences. I thought it would be perfect to have them on the show today. Brian Moran was the Executive Director of Sales Development at the Wall Street Journal where he oversaw the sales development and marketing programs for the financial and small business categories among the many Journal brands. Now of course he is a small business expert that runs Small Business Edge. Robert Moran is their marketing manager.A must listen episode for every small business owner and entrepreneur that struggles with depression, anxiety and some kind of addiction. 

A former member of Congress is drawing attention to America's mental health issues. In today's Congressional Corner, one-time Rhode Island Democratic Congressman Patrick Kennedy speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus.

Patrick J. Kennedy and Stephen Fried talk about their new book "Profiles in Mental Health Courage"

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and this episode is a reminder that we can't just be aware of the problem – we need to take action. Host Paula Felps is joined by mental health advocate Patrick J. Kennedy, whose new book, Profiles in Mental Health Courage, shares the dramatic stories of people who are living with mental illness. Because of his own challenges with mental illness and addiction, the former congressman is on a mission to change how we view mental illness in this country and, importantly, change the way we treat it. His bold plan for the future of mental health includes bipartisan action to identify, treat, and manage conditions earlier to enrich the lives of all those affected. In this episode, you'll learn: What inspired Patrick to share his own story and how it helped him change the narrative around mental illness and addiction. Why talking about our mental health challenges helps us heal — and helps others. How Patrick would like to see the approach to mental illness and addiction treatment change — and what he's doing about it.

Patrick J. Kennedy is a former Congressman and one of the nation's leading voices on mental illness and addiction policy, and the New York Times bestselling coauthor of A Common Struggle. During his sixteen years in Congress, he fought to end discrimination against mental health care, highlighted by lead sponsorship of the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Patrick is the son of former Senator Ted Kennedy and the nephew of former president, John F Kennedy.  Today on the show we discuss: why it's not surprising to Patrick that so many people are suffering from mental health issues, why kids specifically are having such a hard time in todays society, what you personally can do to prevent mental health issues, the changes our healthcare needs to make to help with prevention and reduce the risk of mental health problems, what parents can do to help their kids reduce their risk of addiction and severe mental health issues, what Patrick thinks about the current drug epidemic we are facing, his overall thoughts on how we can fix everything and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you've consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, advocating for mental health care is part of his family's legacy. His uncle, President John F. Kennedy, signed the bill that established the nation's community-based mental health care system. Ali Rogin sat down with Patrick Kennedy to discuss his new book, which details the mental health struggles and triumphs of everyday Americans. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, advocating for mental health care is part of his family's legacy. His uncle, President John F. Kennedy, signed the bill that established the nation's community-based mental health care system. Ali Rogin sat down with Patrick Kennedy to discuss his new book, which details the mental health struggles and triumphs of everyday Americans. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Show SummaryOn this episode, we're recognizing the 10 year anniversary of PsychArmor with a conversation with the founder of PsychArmor, Marjorie Morrison, who is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Psych Hub.About Today's GuestMarjorie Morrison is the president and CEO of Psych Hub, the premier online platform for impactful and engaging learning on mental health topics. A visionary and passionate pioneer in the mental health space, Marjorie co-founded Psych Hub with Patrick J. Kennedy in 2018 with a focused goal to combat both quality and access issues in behavioral health. Psych Hub certifies behavioral health providers into specialties using evidence-based interventions, allowing for more precision therapy with companion treatment tools for their patients. The Mental Health Ally Platform provides a host of eLearning opportunities for the layperson to learn how to assist those in need. Psych Hub's public video library for people seeking to learn more about some of our Nation's most vexing mental health challenges have had over three million views on their YouTube channel. Psych Hub is currently developing a registry of certified providers in specialty areas, making it easier to match those seeking treatment from a provider who has been trained to treat their diagnosis or symptoms. Psych Hub has over 700 partners that share their mental health resources touching every state in the US and every continent on the planet.Prior to launching Psych Hub, Marjorie was the founder and CEO of PsychArmor Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, committed to bridging the military-civilian divide by developing, promoting, and distributing free online courses spanning a wide range of topics important to those who serve military service members and their families. Under her leadership, PsychArmor flourished and is now widely recognized as the trusted and leading expert for “Best-in-Class” resources regarding the understanding of and solutions to complex and unique military veteran issues. To date, PsychArmor has trained over one million people, gaining over 500 partners along the way. Marjorie's focus on supporting members of the military and their communities was first developed in the field, after she spent a year writing and implementing a revolutionary proactive counseling program for the U.S. Marines. After working with 500 Marine drill instructors, her innovative program continued at Camp Pendleton, where she had access to hundreds of Marines to interview, work with, and learn from. This implementation research was utilized to create a groundbreaking solution to approach military mental health care. Marjorie is a CA Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a CA Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a PPS-credentialed School Psychologist, and the author of The Inside Battle: Our Military Mental Health Crisis. As a renowned subject matter expert, she has been featured numerous times by national media giants such as BBC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, and NPR, along with being a contributing writer for multiple outlets including TIME, Newsweek, The Daily Beast, and Huffington Post. Morrison has received numerous awards for her advocacy and leadership. She is a native of California who currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee and is the mother of three adult children. Links Mentioned In This EpisodePsychArmor: Who We ArePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course: The Myths and Facts of Military Leaders.This course identifies four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don't align with the reality of working alongside Veterans and Service members. You can see find the course here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Myths-and-Facts-of-Military-Leaders This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor 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  

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.

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.  

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's call for mandatory mental competency tests for politicians over 75 seemed like a direct challenge to President Joe Biden, who is 80. But she could have been referring to the other announced candidate in the race: former President Donald Trump, who is 76. Or other high ranking leaders over the age of 75 - Senators Mitch McConnell and Bernie Sanders, both 81. Republican Senator Chuck Grassley is 89, but the oldest sitting member of Congress, by a few months, is Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein, also 89. She has announced that she will not run for re-election next year, however her term does not end until January 2025. On the heels of Haley's announcement, Democratic Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression, a condition often associated with recovery from a stroke, which he experienced last May. While Fetterman's case differs from age-related cognitive decline, both issues raise questions about how much the public has the right to know about a public figure's mental health, and whether acknowledging these very common, very human conditions alleviates stigma or just reinforces it.Host Michel Martin talks to former Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy about how his decision to speak publicly about his own issues with mental health. We also hear from Matthew Rozsa, who writes about health and science for Salon.

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)

This week, we are resharing one of our favorite episodes from this series—one that Psych Hub's own Co-Founder and CEO, Marjorie Morrison, in the hot seat. How do warriors cope after the enduring traumas of war? What can we learn from the military about mental health? In the second of three ‘Pillar Episodes', Patrick J. Kennedy turns the tables on his co-host Marjorie Morrison, to ask her about her past life working with the U.S. Marines.      “There's a lot of progress that's been made, but it's a really broken system. So I sound like you [Patrick] when I say this, but it comes from mental health and physical health being separated really from the beginning.” -Marjorie Morrison   Marjorie's focus on supporting members of the military and their communities was first developed in the field, after she spent a year writing and implementing a revolutionary proactive counseling program for the U.S. Marines. After working with 500 Marine drill instructors, her innovative program continued at Camp Pendleton, where she was able to work with  hundreds of Marines to interview and learn from. This implementation research was utilized to create a groundbreaking solution to approach military mental health care. She continued this work as Founder and CEO of PsychArmor Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, committed to bridging the military-civilian divide through free education.   Listen today as Patrick J. Kennedy and Marjorie Morrison discuss ongoing challenges including how the military community is often isolated, the complexity of trauma-related symptoms, mismatched incentives among payors and providers, and important solutions for the future.   If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

In this episode of the Future of Mental Health podcast, Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy speak with Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).   “The stigma is tremendous…. And it's no different than, heart disease, or diabetes, or any of the other diseases of our bodies. It's above our shoulders and we need to examine it differently than what we've been doing. And I do think that we're seeing a change in being open and discussing it. And, it's a moment in time and we got to take advantage of it.” - Daniel H. Gillison, Jr.   Dan Gillison brings expertise in non-profit leadership and a passion for advocating for people with mental illness to NAMI. Before coming to NAMI, Dan led the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF), where he was responsible for strategic planning, personnel management, board communications, oversight of APAF's public education programs and outreach, and formulating strategic alliances and partnerships to further APAF's mission. Prior to APAF, Gillison led County Solutions and Innovation for the National Association of Counties (NACo) where he was instrumental in repositioning the organization's programs to provide expertise in health and human services, justice and public safety.    Dan also spearheaded the creation of the CEO Alliance for Mental Health in 2020, which represents some of the most vulnerable and diverse populations affected by disparities in the mental health care system. The leadership collective has collaborated to identify and amplify their priorities for creating a future of quality mental health care for all who need it.    If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Also check out Real Talk with Gen Z, Psych Hub's newest podcast–made for Gen Z, by Gen Z–click on one of the links below to listen:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-with-gen-z/id1626163700 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bpvVRKR9jWBlWfnc9qMNo?si=f5bf5d3d32aa48b1 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-real-talk-with-gen-z-98746487/ Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d34fb61b-765d-4adc-93a8-dc3bd876d87d/real-talk-with-gen-z     Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

In this podcast episode, host Jody Westby discusses the impact that privacy, cybersecurity, and governance issues are having on businesses with ADCG's new leaders, Patrick J. Kennedy, Jr. and Dub Sutherland of Kennedy Sutherland LLP. We discuss proposed federal of these issues are also covered. Patrick Kennedy and Dub Sutherland are lawyers with an entrepreneurial perspective who take a macro level view of the business challenges associated with current privacy laws, a looming cyber threat environment, and a lack of cyber governance by many boards and C-suites.

In this special live episode of the Future of Mental Health podcast, Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy speak with Dr. Kyu Rhee, Senior Vice President and Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health.   “I'm a big believer that as we evolve from evidence based medicine–you know, we need to move towards values based care. And what are those values we have? And the people in this room have values of prevention, resiliency, mental health, and equity and community. And so, how are we gonna make sure the data, the analytics, the workforce, and the commitments that the different P's have deliver on those values so that we all are healthier?” - Dr. Kyu Rhee   Dr. Kyu Rhee serves as Senior Vice President and Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health. He and his team lead the integration and delivery of clinical and population health solutions. Prior to joining CVS Health, Dr. Rhee was the Chief Health Officer of IBM for a decade. He and his team had global responsibilities for IBM's efforts to transform health through the use of data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and services for hospitals, health systems, providers, health plans, employers, governments, and life science companies across the world. He was also accountable for the health and safety of the global workforce, innovating health plan design for billions of global healthcare spending, and assuring a culture of health and performance.   Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Kyu Rhee on integrating mental health into all else.    If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   To listen to Real Talk with Gen Z, Psych Hub's newest podcast–made for Gen Z, by Gen Z–click on one of the links below:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-with-gen-z/id1626163700 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bpvVRKR9jWBlWfnc9qMNo?si=f5bf5d3d32aa48b1 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-real-talk-with-gen-z-98746487/ Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d34fb61b-765d-4adc-93a8-dc3bd876d87d/real-talk-with-gen-z     Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

Getting improved mental health outcomes requires better integrating mental health into our other systems, from education to justice. This week's guest, Dr. Patrice A. Harris, has been a champion in incorporating mental health and the social determinants of health into other elements of society.   “We can't have good overall health without good mental health. We can't have good overall health unless we begin to address some of these social drivers of health.” - Dr. Harris   Dr. Patrice A. Harris is the co-founder and CEO of eMed, which combines the most authoritative and inexpensive in-home test kits with the largest real-time network of certified remote proctors. She is board-certified in psychiatry and has diverse experience as a private practicing physician, public health director and patient advocate. In 2018, Dr. Harris was elected as the 174th President of the American Medical Association, the first African-American woman to ever hold the position.   Dr. Harris' life is marked by her passion to improve the lives of children and communities around her, especially communities of color. She is a recognized expert in children's mental health and childhood trauma, and integrating public health, behavioral health and primary care services. She has received numerous awards in recognition of her service and leadership. Upon completion of her term as President of the AMA, Dr. Harris has continued in private practice. She regularly consults with public and private organizations on health service delivery and emerging trends in health policy. She is a Visiting Professor at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Department of Psychiatry, an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Harris is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.     Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Patrice A. Harris on integrating mental health into all else.    If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

Mental health challenges, stress, and burnout are at an all-time high in the workplace. The need is now greater than ever before to  help organizations promote resilience skills as a part of their culture to have a positive impact on employees and equip them to thrive, preventing and mitigating burnout, and lessening turnover.   Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth discussion with Jan Bruce, the CEO of meQuilibrium, the first holistic cognitive platform built for organizations as they navigate the need for a more innovative and agile workforce. In this episode, they discuss ways to help people improve their own mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.   If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub

This week, former US representative Patrick J. Kennedy joins for an authentic, inspiring and practical conversation about his personal journey and his long-standing mental health advocacy and policy efforts. More than ever as a society, we're acknowledging the reality of mental health challenges, the need for access to care and coverage for care, and the … Continue reading Mental Health, Politics and Advocacy with former U.S. Representative Patrick J. Kennedy →

Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon is the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Delphin-Rittmon on the role SAMHSA plays in mental healthcare, and how they are collaborating to improve the future of mental health.    If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

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.

We all know that the US is in a mental health crisis. Fortunately, 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This will signify that mental health is as important as physical health, and is expected to greatly increase use of the hotline.    This week's guest is Kimberly A. Williams, the President and CEO of the Vibrant Emotional Health, a nonprofit organization which reaches over 2.5 million people each year to help them achieve emotional well-being through high quality, innovative programs. As CEO, Williams has overseen the expansion of Vibrant's premier programs they administer, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Disaster Distress Helpline, and NYC Well, New York City's leading edge, multi-lingual, multi-modal contact center program that responds around the clock to the mental health needs of over 300,000 New Yorkers every year.   Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth discussion with Kim Williams on the 988 rollout and Vibrant's other initiatives.    If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

Individuals from marginalized communities are not only more likely to experience mental health issues due to social determinants and institutionalized racism, they are less likely to have access to treatment for their concerns. It's clear that increasing access to mental health care is vital to promote everyone's health and wellness.    Madhuri Jha, LCSW, MPH (she/hers) is a clinical social work and public health professional with experience providing leadership, training, consultation and direct clinical practice to programs focused on integrated behavioral health services, health systems strengthening, trauma and resiliency, mental health epidemiology and community capacity building.    Ms. Jha currently serves as the Director of the Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity at the Satcher Health Leadership Institute with the Morehouse School of Medicine. She joins Morehouse School of Medicine after over a decade of service in New York City and Washington, DC. She most recently was the Director of a New York City mobile behavioral health unit, in addition to being a professor of mental health policy at New York University and a clinician in private practice.    Madhuri has worked locally, nationally and internationally as a manager to donor-funded health programs reaching vulnerable and high risk communities. Her work history spans a diverse breadth of on the ground experience in a myriad of inpatient, outpatient, school-based, community-based and mobile psychiatric treatment settings.    Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth discussion with Madhuri Jha on equity and the future of mental health.    If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

Neurogeneticists are modern day astronauts, taking us into inner space instead of outer space to explore the undiscovered neurons and networks in our brains. They are utilizing advances in genome sequencing to better grasp the cause of brain and nerve disorders, both to improve treatment, and to reduce stigma around these conditions.    “When I started out in the field and started my laboratory, we were stymied in terms of identifying genes with any confidence that were contributing to psychiatric disorders in childhood. And that's despite tons of evidence that genes play a really important role in most of the disorders that arise in childhood. They're not faint. They don't dictate everything. But there's tons of evidence that they play an important role. But it was a really hard problem. And we had not figured out–and frankly, we didn't have the technology to reliably identify genes that were playing a major role in these disorders. And so I started a lab to see whether or not we could do that… after the turn of millennium, around 2007, 2008, we were one of the first labs to be able to identify with confidence, [a] specific gene playing a role in common forms of autism.” - Matthew State, MD, PhD   Matthew State MD, PhD is the Oberndorf Family Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DPBS), President of the Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital and Clinics, and member of the Weill Institute for Neurosciences at the University of California, San Francisco. He is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and human geneticist.  Over the past 20 years, his laboratory has contributed to major advances in the genetics and biology of developmental neuropsychiatric disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Tourette disorder (TD).    Under his leadership, the UCSF DPBS has championed collaboration across the neurosciences at UCSF and pursued a major expansion of research, clinical services and advocacy, including overseeing the construction of the Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building and the Joan and Sanford I Weill Neurosciences Building. He has championed multiple initiatives at the intersection of mental health and diversity, equity and inclusion, human rights, homelessness, and climate change.   He has been the recipient of numerous awards including a Distinguished Citizen Award from the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco, the Ruane Prize from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, and the Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health from the US National Academy of Medicine. He was elected to membership in the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in 2013.   Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth discussion with Dr. State on our broken mental health system and how advances in genetics contribute to fixing it.    If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

A situation that hits close home and has seemingly gone undiscussed for a while now as the American population is focused on other matters seemingly more pressing, but this is an epidemic that has taken the lives of millions and continues to do so in terrifying fashion. "No one is immune from addiction; it afflicts people of all ages, races, classes, and professions." - Patrick J. Kennedy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-kalu/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-kalu/support

There are at least 23 million people in long term recovery from substance use in the United States. Despite this, recovery is still a largely hidden and stigmatized issue. As Patrick Kennedy shares, “That kind of shame feeds the illness.” Kelsey Moreira, CEO of DOUGHP--a delicious brand of edible cookie dough--is in recovery from alcohol use disorder, and uses her platform to normalize recovery, both within her company and in the world at large.    "What we're trying to do at Doughp is to break the stigma around mental health and addiction recovery.” -Kelsey Moreira Kelsey is the founder & fearless leader of Doughp, a mission-driven edible & bakeable cookie dough business that ships their product into thousands of households every week. Since starting the company in 2017, after a decade long tech career and a journey in self-discovery & sobriety, she's appeared on ABC's Shark Tank and was named a Forbes 30 Under 30. As you'll learn more about today, she's using Doughp's platform for good, working to reduce social stigmas around addiction recovery and mental health.   Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth conversation with Moreira as she talks about sobriety, breaking the stigma around mental health and being able to combine that with her love of baking.   If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

The pandemic accelerated the demand for tele-mental health services. However, there is a shortage of clinicians. Those who do get help often have to settle for a provider with the wrong specialty, or no speciality at all. Fortunately, organizations like Centerstone--led by our guest David Guth--are working hard to make telehealth ubiquitous, and to match people with the right clinicians.    "When we talk about matching individuals with clinicians that are specifically competent in their area of presentation, we've got to do that in a tele-health environment. Because otherwise, what you're looking at is geographical proximity of the clinicians and the people seeking care. And it's gotten so specialized that you really need to be able to offer your compliment of specialists over a broader geography.” -David Guth   David Guth, is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Centerstone, one of the nation's largest behavioral health care providers. He has over 40 years of behavioral health care experience. He's an expert on the adoption of information technology in the healthcare industry, the integration of behavioral and primary health, and the importance of improving the field with research-driven practices and protocols.   Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth discussion with David Guth on the importance of telehealth, and the unique challenges it creates, as well as a wide-ranging conversation about the state of mental health in America today.   If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

We're taking a week off from releasing new episodes, so today we wanted to re-up one of our favorite episodes of the show, a conversation with Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).   With more than 300,000 members around the globe, SHRM promotes the role of HR as a profession and provides education, certification, and networking to its members, while lobbying Congress on issues pertinent to labor management.   In this episode, we discuss the idea that furthering diversity was at the center of the 20th century, while inclusion is the issue of the 21st century. According to Taylor, workforces underestimated just how complicated diversity is to manage. He shares his belief that empathy will bridge that gap between diversity and inclusion, and lead us towards a better future.     If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health, co-hosted by Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy, is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub  

This week, we revisit a conversation on issues facing our mental health care system as a whole. Our guest, Dr. Patrick Conway, has experienced this system, “as an individual, as a family member, and as a practicing physician,” as well as at the top ranks of insurance companies. He is not satisfied with how the system does—and often does not—work, and has spent his career focused on mental health care reform.    "Our system doesn't get access to people when and how they need it. It doesn't measure and improve outcomes as it should. It doesn't integrate well with primary care and whole-person care… It affects everyone in America in some fashion. So how do we tolerate a system that is so dysfunctional?” -Dr. Patrick Conway   Patrick Conway, MD, MSc, is the CEO of Care Solutions at Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, serving tens of millions of people across acute and post-acute care, care in the home in-person and virtually, mental and behavioral care benefits and delivery, broad population and complex disease health management, specialty care, and government health services. He previously served as President and CEO of Blue Cross North Carolina, Chief Medical Officer at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Director of Hospital Medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and as Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health and Human Services.    Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Conway on the importance of combining treatment of mental and behavioral health, the impact of the pandemic on the mental health space, what effect new bio-metric technologies will have on mental health, and how Dr. Conway's own experience with substance use inspires his work.    If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub

Former U.S. Congressman and Addiction Recovery Advocate Patrick J. Kennedy talked to Bill about him being the keynote speaker this year, presented by The Ridgid Tool Company, at the 2021 The LCADA Way Pearls of Wisdom Annual Benefit and Recognition Dinner set for October 21st 2021.

If we really seek to reform mental health, we have to focus on where the rubber hits the road in communities. At the county level, this is where often disparate local, state, and federal budgets are integrated. When those budgets are merged, they can allow for the kind of innovation that our guest Dr. John Sherin has pioneered in LA county.   "Our government invests a tremendous amount of money in delivery of health and human services. And that money really needs to go into the communities and not into bureaucracy.” -Dr. Jon Sherin   Dr. John Sherin, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, oversees America's largest public mental health department with an annual budget approaching $3 billion. Dr. Sherin is a longtime health advocate who has worked tirelessly throughout his career on behalf of vulnerable populations.    Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Sherin on how new approaches implemented in Los Angeles can show a way forward for other counties, states, and the federal government.   If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

In the last of three new ‘Pillar Episodes,' Marjorie and Patrick discuss how wearables, supercomputers, sports teams, and the world's largest companies fit into the future of mental health.    “Instead of going to outer space, we've got to go to innerspace. We've got to understand the galaxy of neurons. We've got to do this internationally, like the global space station.” -Patrick J. Kennedy   If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

How do warriors cope after the enduring traumas of war? What can we learn from the military about mental health? In the second of three ‘Pillar Episodes', Patrick J. Kennedy turns the tables on his co-host Marjorie Morrison, to ask her about her past life working with the U.S. Marines.      “There's a lot of progress that's been made, but it's a really broken system. So I sound like you [Patrick] when I say this, but it comes from mental health and physical health being separated really from the beginning.” -Marjorie Morrison   Marjorie's focus on supporting members of the military and their communities was first developed in the field, after she spent a year writing and implementing a revolutionary proactive counseling program for the U.S. Marines. After working with 500 Marine drill instructors, her innovative program continued at Camp Pendleton, where she was able to work with  hundreds of Marines to interview and learn from. This implementation research was utilized to create a groundbreaking solution to approach military mental health care. She continued this work as Founder and CEO of PsychArmor Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, committed to bridging the military-civilian divide through free education.   Listen today as Patrick J. Kennedy and Marjorie Morrison discuss ongoing challenges including how the military community is often isolated, the complexity of trauma-related symptoms, mismatched incentives among payors and providers, and important solutions for the future.   If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media   Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

Does recovery really work? Is COVID changing the future of mental health? What inspired Patrick to open up about the Kennedy family's experience with substance use?  In the first of three new 'Pillar Episodes,' we want to help you, our listener, get to know the remarkable people at the helm of Psych Hub and The Future Of Mental Health Podcast. In this episode, we get somewhat raw and vulnerable with our extraordinary hosts, Psych Hub's Marjorie Morrison, and Former Politician Patrick Kennedy.  "My family, like everyone else's, didn't want to talk about these issues. We kept them silent and secret, and we were largely in denial - and as a result, all of our illnesses never got treated properly. They got a lot worse…the fact that we've never had people being able to speak up for themselves within the medical system means the medical system really hasn't been responsive. And hence most of us get treated at the very end of a long pathology of these illnesses, and it's very hard to recover". Patrick Kennedy Psych Hub co-founders Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy have been fighting for a preventative approach to mental health throughout their careers. Morrison spent a year writing and implementing a revolutionary proactive counseling program for the U.S. Marines before founding PsychArmor, the nation's leading organization providing military mental health education. While serving as a  US Congressman, Patrick fought to end discrimination against mental illness, substance use , and other brain disorders. He is best known as the lead sponsor of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. The Federal Parity Law requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders on par with  treatment for physical health illnesses like diabetes and cancer. Listen today as Patrick J. Kennedy and Marjorie Morrison talk about why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is their favorite form of therapy for them personally, the broad changes that we need in the healthcare industry to improve the future of mental health, and so much more. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe wherever you are listening, follow us on ApplePodcasts and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub. Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education. Follow us on Social Media Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeduc YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/c Twitter, https://twitter.com/psyc   

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.

Marjorie Morrison talks about, PTSD, suicide prevention, building an empire for psychology, and working with Patrick J. Kennedy for PsycHub.

In this episode, Patrick J. Kennedy and Garen Staglin join PJ SOLOMON's Ryan Stewart to discuss advances in behavioral health.

In this very special episode; Heather is joined by yet another author! This time, the author is Charlotte Bismuth who is a former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney and she describes her new book: Bad Medicine: Catching New York’s Deadliest Pill Pusher – which hits shelves everywhere, on January 19, 2021From 2010 to 2014, Bismuth and her team followed a trail of bodies and money to Dr. Stan Li, who was selling prescriptions for controlled substances out of a basement clinic in Flushing, Queens. The case against Dr. Li was unusual. He was particularly callous and displayed ruthless greed in profiting from the opioid epidemic, handing out numbered tickets to the opioid-addicted patients who traveled far to buy his prescriptions.BAD MEDICINE tells the story of the opioid epidemic through the investigation and trial of one doctor, who embodied the callousness and greed of the pharmaceutical companies. It is a call for justice that is particularly relevant as the number of opioid deaths continues to grow. Beth Macy, Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, Gerald Posner, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, Patricia McCormick, Nan Goldin, Karen Abbott and others have praised the book: “It will leave you fuming … at the complicity of American regulators and politicians, and the Big Pharma machine that lines their pockets;” “The story will leave readers angry, informed, and most importantly inspired to seek justice and change;” “A gripping read tailor-made for the silver screen.” GET YOUR COPY HERE:Indie Bound: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781982116422 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Medicine-Catching-Deadliest-Pusher/dp/1982116420/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1580312889&refinements=p_27%3ACharlotte%20Bismuth&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Charlotte%20Bismuth Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bad-medicine-charlotte-bismuth/1136270430?ean=9781982116422#/ Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/books/bad-medicine-catching-new-york-s-deadliest-pill-pusher/9781982116422 FedUp Coalition FedUp – coalition of organizations from across the country, founded by parents who have lost their children to overdoses.Find Charlotte:https://www.charlottebismuth.com Twitter: @CEBismuthInstagram: @_charlotte_b_

Co-hosts Marjorie Morrison, Psych Hub co-founder and chief executive officer, and former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy, Psych Hub co-founder, share their 'why' behind the podcast. Mental health issues have always been pervasive, but COVID-19 has substantially accelerated their impact, and Psych Hub felt an obligation to utilize its vast platform to help the greater public weather these challenging times.

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. 

A report by the National Institute of Mental Health stated that 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. above the age of 18 live with a mental illness. Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and Don Parker, President of Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic, discussed the prevalence of mental health and outlined how public policy has changed to help improve access on our latest episode of #HealthU.

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.

“Challenging One of the Last Social Taboos – Discrimination Against Mental Health, Addiction, and Other Brain Diseases”

Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy shares his personal story of addiction, mental illness, and recovery and explores the impact of marijuana legalization in this powerful, candid conversation.

Alanna Melendez, K2 inclusion teacher at the Patrick J. Kennedy School in East Boston. In this episode, we meet Alanna Melendez, K2 inclusion teacher at the Patrick J. Kennedy School in East Boston. It’s a cold March day when impending snow and the recent shooting in Parkland, Florida are in everyone’s thoughts. Alanna talks about her mother’s influence on her decision to become a teacher, about her determined efforts to meet students where they are and about fostering those leaps of understanding, she calls light bulb moments!

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. 

Former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy left behind a career in politics to focus on tackling addiction and mental health issues. Kennedy joins us to share his personal journey to sobriety and his latest efforts to combat the opioid crisis.

Today on The Jane Wilkens Michael Show...Better Than Before, Jane's special guest is Patrick J. Kennedy, former eight-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Rhode Island, son of the late Senator Ted Kennedy, and the nation’s most prominent political voice on mental illness, addiction, and other brain diseases. Patrick speaks candidly with Jane about his national battle to end medical and societal discrimination against these illnesses, his own personal battle with addiction and mental illness, growing up in the Kennedy family, his bestselling book, "The Common Struggle," and also shares his invaluable lifestyle advice.

Today on The Jane Wilkens Michael Show...Better Than Before, Jane's special guest is Patrick J. Kennedy, former eight-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Rhode Island, son of the late Senator Ted Kennedy, and the nation’s most prominent political voice on mental illness, addiction, and other brain diseases. Patrick speaks candidly with Jane about his national battle to end medical and societal discrimination against these illnesses, his own personal battle with addiction and mental illness, growing up in the Kennedy family, his bestselling book, "The Common Struggle," and also shares his invaluable lifestyle advice.

Today on The Jane Wilkens Michael Show...Better Than Before, Jane's special guest is Patrick J. Kennedy, former eight-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Rhode Island, son of the late Senator Ted Kennedy, and the nation’s most prominent political voice on mental illness, addiction, and other brain diseases. Patrick speaks candidly with Jane about his national battle to end medical and societal discrimination against these illnesses, his own personal battle with addiction and mental illness, growing up in the Kennedy family, his bestselling book, "The Common Struggle," and also shares his invaluable lifestyle advice. Jane is then joined by Dr.Scott Kahan, who addresses another challenge facing nearly 80-million Americans --- the epidemic of obesity. Dr Kahan, Director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness, who serves on the faculties of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the George Washington University School of Medicine, and the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, discusses how to break the cycle of the six stages of obesity, which often lead from weight loss to gain.

Today on The Jane Wilkens Michael Show...Better Than Before, Jane's special guest is Patrick J. Kennedy, former eight-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Rhode Island, son of the late Senator Ted Kennedy, and the nation’s most prominent political voice on mental illness, addiction, and other brain diseases. Patrick speaks candidly with Jane about his national battle to end medical and societal discrimination against these illnesses, his own personal battle with addiction and mental illness, growing up in the Kennedy family, his bestselling book, "The Common Struggle," and also shares his invaluable lifestyle advice. Jane is then joined by Dr.Scott Kahan, who addresses another challenge facing nearly 80-million Americans --- the epidemic of obesity. Dr Kahan, Director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness, who serves on the faculties of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the George Washington University School of Medicine, and the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, discusses how to break the cycle of the six stages of obesity, which often lead from weight loss to gain.

Today on The Jane Wilkens Michael Show...Better Than Before, Jane's special guest is Patrick J. Kennedy, former eight-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Rhode Island, son of the late Senator Ted Kennedy, and the nation’s most prominent political voice on mental illness, addiction, and other brain diseases. Patrick speaks candidly with Jane about his national battle to end medical and societal discrimination against these illnesses, his own personal battle with addiction and mental illness, growing up in the Kennedy family, his bestselling book, "The Common Struggle," and also shares his invaluable lifestyle advice. Jane is then joined by Dr.Scott Kahan, who addresses another challenge facing nearly 80-million Americans --- the epidemic of obesity. Dr Kahan, Director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness, who serves on the faculties of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the George Washington University School of Medicine, and the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, discusses how to break the cycle of the six stages of obesity, which often lead from weight loss to gain.

      Can the Republicans takes the presidency in 2016?  If they do, will they repeal obamacare, roll back common core, come up with a good immigration plan?  We have a great show tonite with political analyst, Jon Scott.          Jon Scott was the Republican Party's nominee in 2006 and 2008 against Patrick J. Kennedy in Rhode Islands 1st Congressional District.  Scott is now running as an Independent for mayor in Providence. He will face the winner of a four-way Democratic Party primary in November.  He has done notable work as a Governement Relations Consultant since 1996 and has been recognized by 'Who's Who in America" for his work with non-profits.  For more information on Jon Scott go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Scott_(politician)       hosts:  Rueben Torres and Doreen Finkle This show sponsored by Studentsforabetterfuture.com

The Dayna Clay Band: Fictional character. Real band. Vital cause. Paul McComas' acclaimed novel UNPLUGGED tells the story of Dayna Clay, a 27-year-old rock star battling depression and post-traumatic stress in the wake of an abusive childhood. Although Dayna's story is fictional, the book addresses issues that are all too real. The Dayna Clay Band adapts the novel into a stage production, meshing songs and spoken-word performance to tell Dayna's story. The stage version of UNPLUGGED combines riveting drama with original songs to chronicle Dayna's bumpy journey out of depression, through the South Dakota Badlands, and into discovery, hope, full embrace of her bisexuality, and love. Proceeds from our book, music, merch and ticket sales benefit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)'s National Sexual Assault Hotline, as well as One Mind for Research, Patrick J. Kennedy's initiative to eliminate the stigma of mental illness. Join us as we spread awareness of this vital cause! Paul McComas is an award-winning author (five critically acclaimed books, plus three in process), actor, educator, filmmaker and musician, and a progressive activist who's been honored by his home state of Wisconsin; the Mental Health Association; and the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, on whose National Leadership Council and Speakers Bureau he serves. Learn more at http://paulmccomas.com/ Chicago songwriter Maya Kuper is honored to portray UNPLUGGED protagonist "Dayna Clay" in the Dayna Clay Band. Hear more of her music at http://mayakuper.com/On August 18, 2015 you can see a Free live performance of this group on a mission, a very important misson at Greenhouse Theater 2257 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL Donations are welcomed to benefit RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) and One Mind