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Every Mind Matters: The Many Dimensions of Mental Illness
The Hill brings together lawmakers, mental health experts, and advocates to discuss these questions and more and explore why prioritizing mental health is intrinsically linked to good health overall.
The United States is facing an unprecedented mental health crisis as two in five American adults reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression in 2021. Fortunately, the country has witnessed a positive sea change in recognizing the importance of mental health and self-care in recent years, but significant work still remains to create a system that recognizes the nuances and needs of those with mental illness.
Schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder are just some of the many conditions affecting the 1 in 20 Americans experiencing serious mental illness today. The generalization of these disorders extends beyond everyday vernacular as one-size-fits-all policies, drugs and treatments continue to fail patients. Even when services are available, barriers like cost, cultural bias, and inconvenience often prevent people from accessing the care they need.
How can we break down the stigma associated with mental illness? How can we build a comprehensive care system to support all individuals affected by it?
LOCATION
In person at National Press Club Holeman Lounge, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045 & streaming nationally
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, October 18
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET
Speakers:
Daniel Gillison, CEO, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Dr. Joshua A. Gordon, Director, National Institute of Mental Health
Susan Gurley, Executive Director, Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Gabe Howard, “Inside Mental Health” Podcast Host, Author, Speaker
Dafna Michaelson Jenet, Colorado State Senator (CO-21)
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), Co-Chair, Task Force on Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder
Rep. David Trone
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Every Mind Matters: The Many Dimensions of Mental Illness
The Hill brings together lawmakers, mental health experts, and advocates to discuss these questions and more and explore why prioritizing mental health is intrinsically linked to good health overall.
The United States is facing an unprecedented mental health crisis as two in five American adults reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression in 2021. Fortunately, the country has witnessed a positive sea change in recognizing the importance of mental health and self-care in recent years, but significant work still remains to create a system that recognizes the nuances and needs of those with mental illness.
Schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder are just some of the many conditions affecting the 1 in 20 Americans experiencing serious mental illness today. The generalization of these disorders extends beyond everyday vernacular as one-size-fits-all policies, drugs and treatments continue to fail patients. Even when services are available, barriers like cost, cultural bias, and inconvenience often prevent people from accessing the care they need.
How can we break down the stigma associated with mental illness? How can we build a comprehensive care system to support all individuals affected by it?
LOCATION
In person at National Press Club Holeman Lounge, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045 & streaming nationally
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, October 18
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET
Speakers:
Daniel Gillison, CEO, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Dr. Joshua A. Gordon, Director, National Institute of Mental Health
Susan Gurley, Executive Director, Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Gabe Howard, “Inside Mental Health” Podcast Host, Author, Speaker
Dafna Michaelson Jenet, Colorado State Senator (CO-21)
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), Co-Chair, Task Force on Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder
Rep. David Trone