射射屋 commends the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury on the release of a new final rule that requires private insurers to cover mental health and substance use disorders on par with medical and surgical treatment. Learn more 禄
As part of a partnership with The National media outlet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 射射屋 announces a new fellow for the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Program. Learn more 禄
射射屋 has awarded two journalists a new fellowship as part of the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. This new fellowship, a shared initiative of 射射屋 Human Rights and Mental Health programs, supports journalists鈥� efforts to explore the impacts of climate change on mental health in countries with low socioeconomic status. The fellowship is made possible through the SNF Global Center Communicators program at the Child Mind Institute. Learn more 禄
射射屋 has named nine U.S. recipients of the 2024-2025 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Learn more 禄
Applications are being accepted for a new fellowship within the 2024-2025 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, 射射屋 announced Thursday. This fellow will report on the intersection of mental health and climate change among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations outside the United States. Learn more 禄
射射屋 will convene its 28th Rosalynn 射射屋 Georgia Mental Health Forum on May 14, 2024. This free, in-person and virtual event explores pressing mental health issues in Georgia and the rest of the country. This forum will emphasize inclusivity, equity, and resilience in mental health advocacy. Learn more 禄
射射屋 today released a new Journalism Resource Guide for Mental Health Reporting. The guide 鈥� developed in part with funding from the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM), and in partnership with the World Psychiatric Association and the International Center for Journalists 鈥� is available in English and Spanish and provides up-to-date statistics, resources, and guidance on how to report on mental health issues accurately and sensitively. Learn more 禄
At a press conference held during its inaugural Mental Health Parity Day today at Georgia鈥檚 State Capitol, 射射屋 released results of its first Georgia mental health parity awareness campaign. Learn more 禄
射射屋 is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Learn more 禄
射射屋 will host its inaugural Mental Health Parity Day by the Georgia State Capitol. Learn more 禄
射射屋, in partnership with Georgians for a Healthy Future and the Georgia Parity Collaborative, hosted roundtables on mental health insurance coverage Dec. 11-12 at the Gateway Community Service Board Crisis Center in Savannah and Albany State University in Albany. The roundtables aimed to gather input from diverse stakeholders to better understand the most effective ways to raise awareness about their rights to mental health care in Georgia. Learn more 禄
射射屋 is pleased to announce that 脫rla Ryan of The Journal, working with its investigative platform Noteworthy, and Shauna Bowers of The Irish Times have been selected as the inaugural winners of the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism in the Republic of Ireland. Learn more 禄
射射屋 is pleased to announce nine U.S. recipients of the 2023-2024 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Learn more 禄
射射屋 will convene its 27th Rosalynn 射射屋 Georgia Mental Health Forum on May 18, 2023. This free in-person and virtual event explores pressing mental health issues in Georgia and the rest of the country. Learn more 禄
Headline, a national media program focused on mental health in Ireland, has partnered with 射射屋 to offer the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism to Irish media. Learn more 禄
射射屋 is pleased to announce that applications for journalists who are U.S. citizens and residents are now being accepted for the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Selected fellows will join a top-notch cohort of more than 250 fellows awarded over the past two decades. Learn more 禄
射射屋 mourns the passing of Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, who set an example of working across party lines to bring positive change for the people of Georgia. His long record of public service included the championing of the state鈥檚 Mental Health Parity Act, a pioneering law passed with bipartisan support earlier this year. Rosalynn 射射屋 is particularly grateful to Speaker Ralston for implementing insurance parity for mental health in Georgia, the realization of a dream for Mrs. 射射屋 after five decades of mental health advocacy Learn more 禄
射射屋 and the University of La Sabana in Bogot谩, Colombia, have named the two recipients of the 2022-2023 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in Latin America. Learn more 禄
射射屋 and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Liberia have announced a new initiative to train nine Liberian citizens from diverse backgrounds to serve two-year terms as 鈥淟iberia Mental Health Champions.鈥� Learn more 禄
As part of a partnership with The National media outlet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 射射屋 announces two new fellows for the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Program. Learn more 禄
As part of a celebration of former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋鈥檚 95th birthday on August 18, 射射屋 and the Rosalynn 射射屋 Institute for Caregivers call attention to Mrs. 射射屋鈥檚 accomplishments and ongoing championing of causes that are increasingly relevant in today鈥檚 world. Learn more 禄
射射屋 is pleased to announce nine U.S. recipients of the 2022-2023 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. The group includes freelancers, staff reporters, a Georgia journalist, and the third annual awardee of the Benjamin von Sternenfels Rosenthal Grant for Mental Health Investigative Journalism, in partnership with Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting. Learn more 禄
射射屋 will convene its 26th Rosalynn 射射屋 Georgia Mental Health Forum on May 18-19, 2022. This free virtual event explores pressing mental health issues in Georgia and the country. (See below for agenda and viewing information.) Learn more 禄
In the face of the growing national mental health crisis, 射射屋 announces the launch of the Mental Health Parity Collaborative, a new multistate newsroom partnership focused on exploring access to and inequities in mental health care in the U.S. Learn more 禄
射射屋 is pleased to announce that applications for journalists who are U.S. citizens and residents are now being accepted for the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Selected fellows will join a top-notch cohort of more than 225 fellows awarded over the past two decades. Learn more 禄
Journalists Flavia Fontes Mantovani, of Folha de S茫o Paulo daily newspaper in Brazil, and Katherine Stanley Obando, from solutions journalism outlet El Colectivo 506 in Costa Rica, will receive USD$5,000 to investigate mental health in their regions. Learn more 禄
As part of a partnership with The National media outlet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 射射屋 announces two new fellows for the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Program in the UAE. Learn more 禄
射射屋 is pleased to announce nine U.S. recipients of the 2021-2022 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. The Center is awarding one more fellowship than in previous years due to the heightened need for solid mental health reporting during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Learn more 禄
射射屋鈥檚 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism (RCJF) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new U.S. Advisory Board members. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise from various mediums, academia and the international journalism arena. Learn more 禄
Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋 was recognized today by the World Health Organization (WHO) for 50 years of leadership to help improve access to health care for all people with mental health and substance use issues. Learn more 禄
射射屋 is convening its 25th Rosalynn 射射屋 Georgia Mental Health Forum on May 20-21. This free virtual event explores pressing mental health issues relevant to Georgia and the country. Learn more 禄
As part of a partnership with The National media outlet in the United Arab Emirates, 射射屋 announced Thursday that applications are open for the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Learn more 禄
At a virtual town hall held on March 23, a bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers and mental health advocates called for immediate action to make behavioral health services more available throughout the state. Learn more 禄
射射屋, a global leader in mental health, is pleased to announce that applications for journalists who are U.S. citizens and residents are now being accepted for the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Selected fellows will join a top-notch cohort of more than 225 fellows awarded over the past two decades. Learn more 禄
射射屋 welcomes the passage of a bipartisan resolution of the U.S. House of Representatives last Friday honoring former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋鈥檚 decades of work to improve mental health care and diminish the stigma against mental illnesses. Learn more 禄
Positive and Peaceful Elections: An Online Forum by The King Center and 射射屋 Learn more 禄
As part of a partnership with the Qatar Foundation鈥檚 World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), 射射屋 announces new recipients of the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism in Qatar. Learn more 禄
射射屋 and Universidad de La Sabana in Bogot谩, Colombia, in association with the Gabo Foundation, announce the recipients of the two annual fellowships awarded by the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism in Latin America. Learn more 禄
As part of a partnership with The National media outlet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 射射屋 announces two new fellows for the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Program in the UAE. Learn more 禄
To increase access to school-based behavioral health services in Georgia, a virtual town hall will be held on July 21. The discussion 鈥� supported by 射射屋 and co-hosted by Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice and Voices for Georgia鈥檚 Children 鈥� will address ways to continue delivery of Georgia鈥檚 school-based mental health services in non-traditional settings during the pandemic. Learn more 禄
射射屋, a global leader in mental health, is pleased to announce the eight U.S. recipients of the 2020-2021 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. The group includes a nonprofit news leader, local reporters, freelance journalists, and the inaugural Benjamin von Sternenfels Rosenthal Grant for Mental Health Investigative Journalism. Fellowships to international journalists will be announced by fall 2020. Learn more 禄
The Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism and the Mental Health Reporters Network in Liberia announce the inaugural class of mentees in mental health journalism. Learn more 禄
As COVID-19 continues to spread in Liberia, 射射屋 has answered the request of the government to assist with prevention efforts and mental health support. Learn more 禄
During the pandemic, mental health has been more openly discussed than at any time in recent memory. The media, health experts, members of the entertainment industry, and families are sharing tips to help each other cope with stress and anxiety caused by the outbreak. Journalists and experts will discuss whether this could be a tipping point for reducing the stigma that typically surrounds mental health discussions. Learn more 禄
射射屋 and the University of La Sabana in Colombia, in association with the Gabo Foundation, are now accepting applications for 2020-2021 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism in Latin America. Learn more 禄
As part of a partnership with The National media outlet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 射射屋 announces that applications are now open for the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Program in the UAE. Learn more 禄
射射屋 is pleased to announce that applications for journalists who are U.S. citizens and residents are now being accepted for the 2020-21 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Learn more 禄
The third of six regional School-Based Behavioral Health Forums across Georgia will convene at Dublin High School on Feb. 6. These forums 鈥� co-hosted by 射射屋, Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, and Voices for Georgia鈥檚 Children 鈥� assess the status of school-based behavioral health efforts in Georgia, identify and discuss strategies to eliminate barriers to success, and encourage the adoption of state and national best practices. Learn more 禄
As part of a partnership with The National media outlet in the United Arab Emirates, 射射屋 announces a new recipient of the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Program. Learn more 禄
As part of a partnership with the Qatar Foundation鈥檚 World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), 射射屋 announced today two new recipients of the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Program in Qatar. In 2018, 射射屋 joined with WISH to develop a program designed to train students at universities in Qatar about accurate and ethical reporting on mental illnesses. The two students, from Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), add to the two students trained from the inaugural cohort last year. See below for the journalist names and project topics. Learn more 禄
射射屋 and the University of La Sabana, in association with the Garc铆a M谩rquez Foundation, announces three new fellows for the 2019-2020 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Latin America. Learn more 禄
The second of six regional School-Based Behavioral Health Forums across Georgia will convene at Albany State University on Sept. 13 (more details below). These forums 鈥� co-hosted by 射射屋, Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, and Voices for Georgia鈥檚 Children 鈥� assess the status of school-based behavioral health efforts in Georgia, identify and eliminate barriers to success, and encourage the adoption of national best practices. Learn more 禄
Working with the government of Liberia, 射射屋 has helped to train over 300 credentialed mental health clinicians who work in all 15 counties in the country; 140 of whom specialize in the needs of children and adolescents. Learn more 禄
射射屋 announced today eight U.S. recipients of the 2019-2020 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. The Center will train fellows on effective mental health reporting and support them as they report on a mental health topic of their choice. Learn more 禄
Recommendations on how to accelerate improvements in Georgia鈥檚 mental health system and meet the remaining obligations from the settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice will be addressed during the 24th annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Georgia Mental Health Forum on May 10, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 射射屋. Learn more 禄
The first of six regional School-Based Behavioral Health Forums across Georgia will convene at 射射屋 on April 15 (more details below). These forums 鈥� co-hosted by 射射屋, Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, and Voices for Georgia鈥檚 Children 鈥� will assess the status of school-based behavioral health efforts in those regions of Georgia, identify and eliminate barriers to success, and encourage the adoption of national best practices. During the April 15 event, panelists will focus on school-based behavioral health in the Atlanta metropolitan region and the anticipated release of new state funding to increase the number of mental health professionals in Georgia鈥檚 schools. Educators, parents, policy leaders, behavioral health experts and providers are encouraged to attend this public forum. Learn more 禄
Applications from U.S. citizens and residents are now being accepted for eight one-year journalism fellowships with 射射屋's Mental Health Program. These fellowships aim to enhance public understanding of mental health and substance use conditions and reduce stigma and discrimination against people living with these illnesses through balanced and accurate reporting. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 10, 2019, and the fellowship recipients will be announced Wednesday, July 17, 2019, on the Center's website. Learn more 禄
射射屋 has partnered with The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, to announce an expansion of the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism program started with WISH in Qatar in 2016. Learn more 禄
A new Lancet Commission report on mental health released today said that mental disorders are on the rise in every country in the world and will cost the global economy $16 trillion by 2030. The economic cost is primarily due to early onset of mental illness and lost productivity, with an estimated 12 billion working days lost due to mental illness every year. Learn more 禄
Nineteen clinicians specializing in child and adolescent mental health graduated today at Monrovia City Hall in Liberia from a training developed by 射射屋鈥檚 Mental Health Program in partnership with the Liberia Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Learn more 禄
Thirty-two states, including Georgia, get a failing grade for statutes designed to ensure equal access to mental health and addiction treatment, according to a report being issued today on the 10th anniversary of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Learn more 禄
射射屋 and the Universidad de La Sabana, a private accredited university in Colombia, announced today three new recipients for the two fellowship slots for Colombia's Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Learn more 禄
射射屋 announced today eight U.S. recipients of the 2018-2019 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Selected from a pool of highly competitive applicants, the 22nd annual class brings the total to 197 journalists who have been awarded the fellowships to date. (See below for a list of journalist names and project topics.) Learn more 禄
New CDC research into children鈥檚 mental health services and policies will be unveiled during the 23nd annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Georgia Mental Health Forum on May 11, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 射射屋. This event is open to the public, but registration is required. Learn more 禄
Nineteen clinicians specializing in child and adolescent mental health graduated today in Monrovia, Liberia, from a training developed by 射射屋鈥檚 Mental Health Program in partnership with the Liberia Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Learn more 禄
射射屋, MAP International, and the Liberian Ministry of Health have formed a new partnership to combat a growing mental health crisis in Liberia. Learn more 禄
Applications from U.S. citizens and residents are now being accepted for eight one-year journalism fellowships with 射射屋's Mental Health Program. These fellowships aim to enhance public understanding of mental health and substance use conditions and reduce stigma and discrimination against people living with these illnesses through balanced and accurate reporting. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 11, 2018, and the fellowship recipients will be announced Wednesday, July 11, 2018, on the Center's website, www.cartercenter.org. The 2018-2019 fellowship year begins in September 2018. Learn more 禄
射射屋 commends the hard work done by the Commission on Children鈥檚 Mental Health and the recommendations included in their final report. Learn more 禄
The Liberian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the country鈥檚 first Mental Health Act and distributed the official handbill in Liberia this week. Learn more 禄
Twenty-two clinicians specializing in child and adolescent mental health graduated today in Monrovia, Liberia, from a training developed by 射射屋鈥檚 Mental Health Program in partnership with the Liberia Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Learn more 禄
As part of a partnership with the Qatar Foundation鈥檚 World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), 射射屋 announced today two new recipients of the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Program in Qatar. Learn more 禄
As part of a partnership with the Al Jalila Foundation, 射射屋 announced today two new recipients of the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Program in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Learn more 禄
射射屋 and the Universidad de La Sabana, a private accredited university in Colombia, announced today three new recipients of two fellowship slots for Colombia's Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Learn more 禄
射射屋 announced today eight U.S. recipients of the 2017-2018 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Selected from a pool of highly competitive applicants, the 21st annual class brings the total to 189 journalists who have been awarded the fellowships to date. Learn more 禄
射射屋 congratulates Liberia on the passage of its first law to improve health care for people with mental illnesses and prevent discrimination against them. Learn more 禄
射射屋 is hosting on June 15 a discussion on anxiety disorders with Rosalynn 射射屋 Mental Health Journalism Fellow Andrea Petersen and 射射屋 Center Mental Health Program staffer Rebecca Palpant Shimkets. Learn more 禄
New research about the factors associated with mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders in children aged 2-8 years will be discussed this year during the 22nd annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Georgia Mental Health Forum on May 12, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 射射屋 in Atlanta. Learn more 禄
Twenty-one clinicians specializing in child and adolescent mental health graduated today in Kakata City, Liberia, from a training developed by 射射屋鈥檚 Mental Health Program in partnership with the Liberia Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Learn more 禄
Applications from U.S. residents are now being accepted for eight one-year journalism fellowships with 射射屋's Mental Health Program. These fellowships aim to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses through balanced and accurate reporting. Learn more 禄
More than 140 health and corporate wellness leaders will come together Nov. 17-18 to discuss ways to improve mental health and well-being by addressing behavioral health within defined populations such as communities, organizations, and other groups. Learn more 禄
For the first time, journalists from Middle Eastern countries will participate in the annual meeting of The Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Program held at 射射屋 each year. Fellows from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar join the 20th class of fellows in a journalism program which aims to reduce the stigma of those living with mental health conditions. Learn more 禄
射射屋 has partnered with the UBS Optimus Foundation to improve the well-being of vulnerable youth in Liberia by tailoring and strengthening the national mental health care system to address the unique needs of children and adolescents. Learn more 禄
射射屋鈥檚 Mental Health Program invites the media to a screening of the documentary 鈥淩equiem for a Running Back,鈥� followed by a panel discussion and Q&A on the issues and stigma associated with the disease and the toll it takes on caregivers. Learn more 禄
Twenty-one clinicians specializing in child and adolescent mental health graduated today in Monrovia, Liberia, from a training developed by 射射屋鈥檚 Mental Health Program in partnership with the Liberia Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Learn more 禄
射射屋 announced today the recipients of the 2016-2017 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Selected from a pool of highly competitive applicants, the 20th annual class of fellows includes eight from the United States. Two fellowships also were awarded to journalists from Colombia. Learn more 禄
射射屋 Mental Health Program has partnered with the Qatar Foundation鈥檚 World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) global healthcare community initiative to develop and implement a Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism (RCJF) program in Qatar. The RCJF Qatar program will be the second mental health fellowship program for journalists in the Middle East. The first one began in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in May 2016. Learn more 禄
New research about the needs of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, will be discussed during the 21st annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Georgia Mental Health Forum on May 20, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 射射屋 in Atlanta. This event is open to the public, but registration is required. Learn more 禄
射射屋 Mental Health Program has partnered with the Al Jalila Foundation to develop and implement a United Arab Emirates (UAE) Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism (RCJF). This program will be the first mental health fellowship program for journalists in the Middle East. Learn more 禄
Dean G. Sienko, M.D., M.S., has been appointed vice president for health programs at 射射屋, effective June 2016. Learn more 禄
Applications from U.S. residents are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with 射射屋's Mental Health Program. These fellowships aim to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses through balanced and accurate reporting. The deadline for applications is April 6, 2016, and the fellowship recipients will be announced July 11, 2016, on the Center's website, www.cartercenter.org. The 2016-2017 fellowship year begins in September 2016. Learn more 禄
Media are invited to cover the Nov. 12-13, 2015, 31st Annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Symposium on Mental Health Policy. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) resulted in millions more people trying to access mental health and substance use services as one of the 10 essential health benefits included in all covered plans. Learn more 禄
射射屋 Mental Health Program today released "射射屋 Journalism Resource Guide on Behavioral Health" to journalists, behavioral health and media experts, and guests during the three-day annual meeting of the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Approximately 1 in 5 Americans aged 18 or older experienced a mental illness last year and 20.7 million adults (8.8%) had a substance use disorder. Learn more 禄
射射屋's Mental Health Program in Liberia, in partnership with the Liberia Ministry of Health, has exceeded its goal of training 150 mental health clinicians by 2015, working largely in primary care clinics and hospitals across all 15 counties to provide much needed care. Learn more 禄
射射屋 announced today the recipients of the 2015-2016 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Selected from a highly competitive and record number of applicants, the 19th annual class of fellows includes six from the United States. Two fellowships also were awarded from Colombia. (See below for a full list of fellows and their project topics.) Learn more 禄
Applications from U.S. residents are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with 射射屋's Mental Health Program. These fellowships aim to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses through balanced and accurate reporting. Learn more 禄
During 射射屋's fourth annual Mental Health Liberia Program Review held this week in Atlanta, Georgia, former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋 congratulated former Liberia Minister of Health and Social Welfare Dr. Walter Gwenigale for his many contributions that have helped to increase access to care and services for those living with mental illnesses in Liberia. Learn more 禄
New research about the needs of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, will be released during the 20th annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Georgia Mental Health Forum on May 15, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 射射屋 in Atlanta. This event is open to the public, but registration is required. Learn more 禄
Fear of stigma and discrimination remains one of the biggest factors in preventing people from seeking treatment for mental illnesses. This problem is especially true for older children and young adults struggling with mental health issues who sense additional pressure to "fit in" with their peer group. Learn more 禄
射射屋's Mental Health Program in Liberia, in partnership with the Liberia Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, congratulates the newest class of 21 clinicians who have joined the effort to continue improving access to mental health services in Liberia. With the addition of these graduates, 144 mental health clinicians are now trained, working largely in primary care clinics and hospitals across all 15 counties to provide much needed care. Learn more 禄
The Liberian Government and the World Bank Group in partnership with the Government of Japan, today launched a new $3 million project to address the psychological effects of Liberia's Ebola crisis and to promote psychosocial health in the country. The ceremony was held at the World Bank Liberia Office. Learn more 禄
射射屋 has named Pewee Flomoku as the first Liberian chief of party for its office in Liberia, effective today. A veteran Liberian journalist, Flomoku will lead both general office operations and its Access to Justice Project. Learn more 禄
射射屋's Mental Health Program in Liberia, in partnership with the Liberia Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, congratulates the newest, sixth class of 23 clinicians who will help continue to improve access to much needed mental health services in Liberia. These graduates join 100 previously trained and credentialed local mental health clinicians practicing in all 15 counties in Liberia, working largely in primary care clinics and hospitals. Learn more 禄
Applications from U.S. residents are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with 射射屋's Mental Health Program. These fellowships aim to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses through balanced and accurate reporting. Learn more 禄
During the 29th Annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Symposium on Mental Health Policy on Nov.7-8, 2013, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will join former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋 to discuss how access to mental health care could improve with the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA). Learn more 禄
射射屋's Mental Health Program in Liberia, in partnership with the Liberia Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, congratulates the newest, fifth class of 21 clinicians who are pioneering a new model for mental health services in Africa. With 100 local mental health clinicians trained since 2011, all 15 counties in Liberia now have access to at least two service providers. These clinicians largely work in primary care clinics and hospitals in remote, rural areas. Learn more 禄
射射屋 announced the recipients of the 2013-2014 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism today. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, the 17th annual class of fellows includes six from the United States, two from Romania, and for the first time, two teams from Colombia. (See below for a full list of fellows and their project topics.) Learn more 禄
射射屋 announced today the recipients of the 2014-2015 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, the 18th annual class of fellows includes six from the United States and two fellowships from Colombia. (See below for a full list of fellows and their project topics.) Learn more 禄
Former U.S. First Lady and 射射屋 Center Co-Founder Rosalynn 射射屋 and former Congressman Tony Coelho will join experts from the federal government and other mental health officials to discuss new research published in the American Journal of Public Health's first theme issue on stigma against people with mental illness on April 18, 2013, at 2 p.m. at 射射屋 in Atlanta, Ga. Learn more 禄
射射屋 and the Universidad de La Sabana, a private accredited university in Colombia, announce the launch of Colombia's Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, which will award two annual fellowships to local journalists to investigate and produce a comprehensive project unveiling mental health issues in the nation. Learn more 禄
射射屋's Mental Health Program in Liberia, in partnership with the Liberia Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, announces that efforts to improve access to mental health care in the post-conflict nation now reach all 15 counties in Liberia, with each county having access to at least one locally trained and credentialed mental health clinician. Only a few years prior, Liberia, a nation of 3.8 million people, had one psychiatrist to meet the needs of at least 300,000 Liberians suffering from mental illness each year. Learn more 禄
Applications from U.S. residents are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with 射射屋's Mental Health Program. These fellowships aim to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses through balanced and accurate reporting. Learn more 禄
At a critical juncture in Georgia's efforts to restructure community access to quality mental health services, former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋 and Frank Berry, the new commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), will co-host a public town hall meeting in Mrs. 射射屋's home region on Oct. 24 at Georgia South Technical College in Americus from 12:30-4:00 p.m. (additional details below). Learn more 禄
射射屋's Mental Health Liberia Program, in partnership with the Liberia Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, announces that efforts to build a sustainable mental health care system have reached an important milestone with 14 out of 15 counties in Liberia now having access to at least one locally trained and credentialed mental health clinician. Only three years prior, Liberia had one psychiatrist in the entire country. Learn more 禄
射射屋 announced the recipients of the 2012-2013 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism today. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, the 16th annual class of fellows includes six from the United States and two from Romania. (See below for a full list of fellows and their project topics.) Learn more 禄
Applications from U.S. residents are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with 射射屋's Mental Health Program. These fellowships aim to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses through balanced and accurate reporting. Learn more 禄
Today, during a ceremony attended by Liberian government officials, community and religious leaders, and other partners, 射射屋 celebrated the graduation of Liberia's first class of locally trained mental health clinicians. Learn more 禄
射射屋 announced the recipients of the 2011-2012 Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism today, one of the only journalism fellowship programs exclusively focused on mental health issues. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, the 15th annual class of fellows includes six from the United States and two from Romania. (See below for a full list of fellows and their project topics.) Learn more 禄
A new report from 射射屋 and the American College of Physicians (ACP), "Five Prescriptions for Ensuring the Future of Primary Care," argues that an overhaul of the primary care education system鈥攊ncluding adopting more rigorous training in mental illness diagnosis and treatment鈥攊s necessary to fully implement reform of the U.S. health care system. Learn more 禄
After 13 years training more than 26,000 public health workers to help fill the gap in rural health services for 75 million Ethiopians, 射射屋- assisted Ethiopia Public Health Training Initiative (EPHTI) officially has been transferred to Ethiopia's Federal Ministries of Health and Education. Established in 1997 at the invitation of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, EPHTI worked in partnership with seven Ethiopian universities and the Ethiopian government to improve the public health education system. Learn more 禄
Applications from U.S. residents are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with 射射屋's Mental Health Program. These fellowships aim to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses through balanced and accurate reporting. Learn more 禄
Reservations are still available for the Nov. 9 Conversations at 射射屋 event, "After the War: Mental Health and a Veteran's Journey Home." In addition, attendees now will have the chance to participate in a special book signing immediately following the panel discussion. Learn more 禄
The unique challenges for mental health care and community reintegration faced by National Guard and reserve veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan will be the topic of two events being held by 射射屋 in the two weeks prior to Veterans Day. Both events will be webcast live. Learn more 禄
射射屋 welcomes Guinea's progress toward holding its historic runoff presidential election, and we urge both candidates, their supporters, and each CENI commissioner to ensure that the constitutional processes are respected to ensure that the will of the Guinean people can be freely expressed. Learn more 禄
After a highly competitive selection process, 射射屋's Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, one of the only journalism fellowships exclusively for mental health, announced today the winners of its 2010-2011 awards. Learn more 禄
Applications from U.S. residents are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with 射射屋's Mental Health Program. These fellowships aim to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses through balanced and accurate reporting. Learn more 禄
After receiving a record number of applicants, 射射屋's Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism鈥攖he only journalism fellowships exclusively for mental health鈥攁nnounced today the winners of its 2009-2010 awards (see below for full list of fellows and their project topics). Learn more 禄
Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with 射射屋's Mental Health Program. The 2009-2010 fellowships begin in September 2009, and aim to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and combat stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses. Applicants must be U.S. residents. Learn more 禄
There are a lot of images that convey the spirit of 射射屋's work around the world, but few are as unusual and exuberant as a painting of bright red tulips by local Atlanta artist Jerome Lawrence. The vibrant, cheerful painting titled "Tulips are People II," was featured on 射射屋's 2008 holiday card. Lawrence was selected not only for his artistic skill, but also because his life of recovery with schizophrenia is a message of hope for others struggling with mental illness. Learn more 禄
Atlanta...A quarter of a century has passed since a groundbreaking, 50-state study shone a piercing light on America's alarming disarray of mental health services for children and urged strong federal leadership on policies to support states' efforts. A follow-up study released today finds that states are still struggling to deliver effective care while a lack of federal leadership remains. Learn more 禄
New research by the National Center for Children in Poverty at Columbia University reveals that state by state policies continue to hinder children's mental health delivery 25 years after the strong recommendation of a federal plan to address the issue. Learn more 禄
Mental health services for children across the United States are spotty at best, due to a patchwork of state approaches in which the most effective services are not necessarily the ones funded, according to a new study by the National Center for Children in Poverty called "Unclaimed Children Revisited." The results of the study were unveiled at the 24th annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Symposium on Mental Health Policy in November 2008. Learn more 禄
We have won a major victory today for millions of people who long have been discriminated against because they have a mental illness or substance use disorder. By passing mental health and addiction parity legislation, Congress has made an important statement that these diseases should be treated like any other physical illness. Learn more 禄
射射屋 Mental Health Program has named the 10 recipients of its twelfth annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including six from the United States, two from southern Africa, and two from Romania. Each domestic fellow will receive a $10,000 stipend to study and report on a particular issue within the mental health field for one year. International fellows will receive a comparable stipend. Learn more 禄
I am shocked by the announced $8.4 million dollar cut in funds for mental health services for children in the state of Georgia, particularly considering the current crisis state mental health services face. Learn more 禄
Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with 射射屋 Mental Health Program. Designed to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and combat stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses, the fellowships begin in September 2008. Applicants must be U.S. residents. Learn more 禄
Harnessing the power of prevention to stop the onset or progression of mental illnesses is long overdue. Failure to implement preventive measures on a national scale takes not only a human toll but also an economic and societal toll in terms of lost productivity and disability. Learn more 禄
射射屋 Mental Health Program has awarded two Romanian journalists with the eleventh annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. This will be the first year that journalists from the Eastern European country will participate in the program. Learn more 禄
射射屋 Mental Health Program has named eight recipients of its eleventh annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including six from the United States and two from southern Africa. Two Romanian journalists will be named at a later date. Each domestic fellow will receive a $10,000 stipend to study and report on a particular issue within the mental health field for one year. International fellows will receive a comparable stipend. Learn more 禄
Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with 射射屋 Mental Health Program. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA鈥n recognition of National Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 9-13) and World Mental Health Day (October 10), a candlelight ceremony will be held Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Jimmy 射射屋 Library and Museum's outdoor circle of flags, 453 Freedom Pkwy., Atlanta. The event is open to the public. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA.....射射屋 Mental Health Program has named 10 recipients of its tenth annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including eight from the U.S. and two from southern Africa. Each domestic fellow will receive $10,000 to study and report on a particular issue within the mental health field for one year. International fellows will receive a comparable stipend. Learn more 禄
射射屋 joins with the National Mental Health Association and other mental health partners in observing Mental Health Month during May 2006. This year, which marks more than five decades of celebration, the observance focuses on the mind-body connection through the promotion of mental wellness and overall health for all Americans, regardless of age or background. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA鈥�.A study released last year reveals that overall in 2004, Georgia's public mental health services supplied through the Division of Mental Health reached less than a third of people estimated to have a serious mental illness or a serious emotional disturbance. This gap and two others will be tackled by state leaders and mental health advocates and consumers participating in the 11th annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Georgia Mental Health Forum at 射射屋 on Friday, May 19. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA.... Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Mental Health Program of 射射屋. Designed to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and combat stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses, the fellowships begin in September 2006. Read about the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Learn more 禄
I endorse the call for a moratorium on executions in Georgia and wholeheartedly support the American Bar Association's Georgia Death Penalty Assessment Team Report. I have openly opposed the death penalty for a long time. There are serious questions about the fairness of its application in our state. Learn more 禄
Former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋 will join Joshua Shenk, author of "Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness," for a special conversation on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in 射射屋's Ivan Allen III Pavilion. The conversation will be webcast live on www.cartercenter.org, and both the lecture and book-signing are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more 禄
An intimate, inside look at living with a mental illness, the newest National Council of Churches USA-sponsored television documentary, will begin airing on ABC affiliates across the country on Dec. 4. Shadow Voices: Finding Hope in Mental Illness examines how individuals and their families find their way through a tangle of mental, medical, governmental, societal and spiritual issues. Learn more 禄
Former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋, a tireless advocate for improved access to mental health services, is the recipient of the 2005 Aetna Voice of Conscience Award, honoring her commitment to improving the lives of people around the world. Learn more 禄
A critical chasm is developing between major medical research advances and applying those breakthroughs to the treatment of people with mental illnesses and addictive disorders. Learn more 禄
射射屋 Center Mental Health Program Director Thom Bornemann has joined a special disaster assistance team organized by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and deployed September 12 to Houston to provide urgently needed support. Learn more 禄
射射屋 Mental Health Program has named 10 recipients of its ninth annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including two from New Zealand and two from South Africa. Each domestic fellow will receive $10,000 to study and report on a particular issue within the mental health field for one year. International fellows will receive a comparable stipend. Learn more 禄
Soon, Georgians will receive Medicaid services through managed care programs, and Atlantans will be among the first in the state to experience these changes. Learn more 禄
Throughout May, 射射屋 will join organizations and individuals across the United States in observance of Mental Health Month, sponsored by The National Mental Health Association. With the theme "Mind Your Health," Mental Health Month will encourage people to care for their minds as well as their bodies as part of maintaining good overall health. Learn more 禄
Former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋 will be the featured guest on Scully: The World Show, hosted by Robert Scully, airing on PBS affiliates nationwide during May (air date/time varies, check local listings). Learn more 禄
ATLANTA鈥illions of American adults who have mental illnesses are leading lives of quiet desperation. For many, their conditions began when they were children, but there was no help for them then. It doesn't have to be that way today. Learn more 禄
World Mental Health Day, sponsored by the World Federation for Mental Health, will be observed Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, with former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋 as honorary chair. "The Relationship Between Physical and Mental Health: Co-occurring Disorders," is this year's theme. Learn more 禄
Former U.S. President Jimmy 射射屋 and former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋 are the scheduled guests on CNN's Larry King Live, Monday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. EDT. The 射射屋s will discuss the peace and health initiatives of 射射屋 and current international issues during the first half of the program, which will air live. Learn more 禄
Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋 will open the third world conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental and Behavioural Disorders being held Sept. 14-17, 2004, at the Hyatt Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand. Mrs. 射射屋, honorary chair of the conference, has worked for more than 30 years to help people with mental illnesses and their families. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA.....射射屋's Mental Health Program has named 10 recipients of its eighth annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including two from New Zealand and the first two from South Africa. Each domestic fellow will receive $10,000 to study a particular issue within the mental health field for one year. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA....On Wednesday, May 12, the 2004 Rosalynn 射射屋 Georgia Mental Health Forum will bring together experts and policy-makers in an effort to implement recommendations from the final report of President Bush's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health. Tens of thousands of Georgians have suffered a breakdown in availability and delivery of public mental health services as a result of massive budget cutbacks and repeated management reorganizations over the last several years. The presidential report finds that mental health systems are in a shambles and makes strong recommendations for rebuilding, but state and local agencies are left to implement them Learn more 禄
ATLANTA.... Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Mental Health Program of 射射屋. Designed to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and combat stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses, the fellowships begin in September 2004. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA....Forty-three-year-old Tom Lane's story illustrates what's wrong with America's access to mental health services. Not long ago, he was coping with severe depression and bipolar disorder in northern California. Medical bills amounted to more than $40,000. Unable to get any mental health insurance and living in total isolation, he was desperate and nearly succeeded at suicide. He managed to find help just in time. Today, he is a successful and experienced professional serving as the director of consumer affairs with the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA....Former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋 and 射射屋's Mental Health Program are proud to present the award-winning documentary "Imagining Robert: My Brother, Madness and Survival" on Monday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Center's Ivan Allen Pavilion. The screening precedes the airing on local Atlanta public television (PBA 30) and other PBS stations nationwide. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA鈥�.The Missouri Supreme Court's ruling that executing juveniles is unconstitutionally cruel is the most recent and resounding indication of positive changes in public attitudes about government executions. In June 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that executing mentally retarded individuals violates "the evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society." Learn more 禄
ATLANTA....I am pleased to see that the White House has released the final report from the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health. President Bush and Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson should be commended for their support of this effort and for making mental health a real priority for the Administration. Learn more 禄
射射屋's Mental Health Program has named eight recipients of its seventh annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including two fellows from New Zealand. Learn more 禄
In addition to Mrs. 射射屋, Congressman Kennedy will be joined by several experts who have first-hand experience in dealing with the psychological impacts of terrorism in the wake of the attack on Sept . 11 attacks. They include Dr. Kerry Kelly, chief medical officer for the New York City Fire Department, who was at Ground Zero when the towers collapsed; and William P. Van Wart, a battalion chief in the New York City Fire Department, who helped coordinate relief efforts on the ground after the attack. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA....Join former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋, KQED Public Television, San Francisco, and Georgia Public Broadcasting for a free preview of the one-hour documentary Hope on the Street 鈥� addressing mental illness and homelessness 鈥� at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, in the Ivan Allen Pavilion at 射射屋. The screening will be followed by an open question-and-answer period with producer Michael Isip, Ray Guevara, a bi-polar patient featured in the film, and the narrator, Dede Ranahan, whose son has schizophrenia and has spent time living on the streets. 射射屋 Mental Health Program Director Thomas Bornemann will moderate the event. Learn more 禄
Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Mental Health Program of 射射屋. Designed to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and combat stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses, the fellowships begin in September 2003. Learn more 禄
Etched forever on our minds are the images of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. But how do some of us cope with the mental aftereffects of such a potentially staggering trauma? Former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋 leads a blue-ribbon panel in search of answers. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA鈥�.National experts and public officials concerned about the mental health implications of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States will gather at the 18th Annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Symposium on Mental Health Policy Nov. 6-7 at 射射屋. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA鈥�.On Oct. 5, former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋, vice chair of 射射屋, will be inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, N.Y. She will be only the third first lady ever inducted into the Hall of Fame joining Abigail Adams (inducted in 1976) and Eleanor Roosevelt (inducted in 1973). Originally named to the Hall of Fame in 2001, Mrs. 射射屋's induction was postponed a year, due to the Sept.11 attacks. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA鈥�..射射屋's Mental Health Program today named eight recipients of its sixth annual Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including two fellows from New Zealand. Learn more 禄
I applaud the United States Supreme Court's ruling today that executing people with mental retardation constitutes cruel and unusual punishment and is therefore unconstitutional. Today's ruling is the latest, most resounding indication of shifting public attitudes about government executions. Eighteen states already prohibit capital punishment for people with severe developmental disabilities and 16 of these have banned such executions within the last dozen years. The death penalty should not be imposed on those who are least capable of mature understanding and therefore least blameworthy, no matter how grave their crimes. Learn more 禄
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., former U.S. Surgeon General, will join 射射屋's Mental Health Task Force in September. Chaired by former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋, the task force works to identify mental health issues of major concern, convene diverse constituencies, and develop initiatives to reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses. Learn more 禄
Thomas H. Bornemann, Ed.D., M.S.W., senior adviser for mental health with the World Health Organization (WHO) department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence, will join 射射屋 August 1 as director of its Mental Health Program. Learn more 禄
Former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋 is calling on parents, teachers, and health care providers to address a national crisis in children's mental health. Learn more 禄
No other set of health conditions is as harmful to children as mental illness. One in 10 children and adolescents suffer from mental illness severe enough to cause some level of impairment, yet only one in five such children receive treatment, according to the Surgeon General's report on children's mental health. Learn more 禄
Atlanta, GA鈥�.射射屋's Mental Health Program today named nine recipients of its Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including, for the first time, two international fellows. Each domestic fellow will receive $10,000 to study a particular issue within the mental health field over the course of one year. Learn more 禄
Studies have shown a link between employees with depressive symptoms and decreased job performance, but companies increasingly are scrutinizing their mental health care benefits. As a result, the mental health community must do more to show companies how a lack of mental health care coverage can impact their bottom line. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA, GA....More than 65 percent of children in Georgia's juvenile justice system have a diagnosable mental disorder, and adequate treatment services for them are sorely lacking. This is one of the topics to be addressed at 射射屋 May 17 at the 2001 Rosalynn 射射屋 Georgia Mental Health Forum Georgia at the Crossroads: Children in the Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Systems. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA, GA....射射屋 today received the American Psychiatric Association's "Distinguished Service Award" in recognition of its efforts to address key public policy issues and develop initiatives to reduce the stigma of mental illness. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA, GA.... Former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋 today issued the following statement in conjunction with a luncheon speech at 射射屋 before lawyers, judges, and policymakers gathered for the American Bar Association (ABA) conference "Call To Action: A Moratorium on Executions." Learn more 禄
Today, journalists play an increasingly important role in shaping public understanding and debate about health care issues. Does the media unfairly influence the public perception of the mentally ill? How can we erase the stigma attached to mental illness? Rosalynn 射射屋 and 射射屋 will host a panel of experts to address these issues on Thursday, May 13, from 7:30-9 p.m. Learn more 禄
射射屋 today announced the establishment of the Rosalynn 射射屋 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Part of a national effort to reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental illness, the one-year, annual fellowships, which begin in September, will provide $10,000 grants to five fellows so that each may study or complete a project on a selected topic relative to mental health. Learn more 禄
射射屋's Mental Health Program, chaired by former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋, recently received the President's Award from the Mental Health Association of Georgia. The award was given in recognition of the program's leadership and advocacy in the mental health field. Learn more 禄
ATLANTA, GA.... Former First Lady Rosalynn 射射屋; Academy-award winning actor Rod Steiger; and author Kathy Cronkite, daughter of Walter Cronkite, will participate in an open forum at 射射屋 on Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m.. Mrs. 射射屋 will lead a frank discussion on the stigma of mental illness and how such negative perceptions may be countered. Audience participation is welcome. Learn more 禄
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