Archive for the ‘News’ Category

July 16th, 2009 - 2:54 pm § in News

Mental Health America Commends Inclusion of Mental Health, Substance Use Coverage in Health Reform Legislation

Contact: Steve Vetzner, (703) 797-2588 or svetzner@mentalhealthamerica.netALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 16, 2009)-Mental Health America today commended Sena...[...]

July 1st, 2009 - 4:00 pm § in News

Avian influenza – situation in Egypt – update 20

The Ministry of Health of Egypt has reported 3 new confirmed human case of avian influenza A(H5N1). [...]

July 1st, 2009 - 1:40 pm § in News

Mental Health America Establishes Regional Policy Council To Strengthen State Advocacy Work

Contact: Steve Vetzner, (703) 797-2588 or svetzner@mentalhealthamerica.netALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 1, 2009)-Mental Health America today announced the establishment of a Regional Policy Council made up of 1...[...]

June 22nd, 2009 - 6:13 pm § in News

Mental Health America Applauds Numerous Provisions in House Health Care Reform Bill

Dr. David Shern, President and CEO of Mental Health America, Testifies Before Key Congressional Committee on Health Care ReformContact: Eileen Sexton, 703/837-4783, ...[...]

June 15th, 2009 - 8:29 pm § in News

Mental Health America Honors Outstanding Advocates at Its Centennial Conference

Contact: Sarah Jones, 703/837-4783sjones@mentalhealthamerica.netALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 15)-Mental Health America honored two extraordinary mental health advocates on Saturday during the final d...[...]

June 12th, 2009 - 8:38 pm § in News

Mental Health America Bestows Highest Honor To Georgia Mental Health Professional Sharon Jenkins Tucker

Decatur Resident Recognized For Dedication To Training of Peer SpecialistsContact: Eileen Sexton, 703/837-4787, e...[...]

June 10th, 2009 - 12:34 pm § in News

Mental Health America 2009 Media Awards Recognize Excellence in Mental Health Journalism

Contact: Steve Vetzner, (703) 797-2588 or svetzner@mentalhealthamerica.netALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 12, 2009) - Mental Health Amer...[...]

June 9th, 2009 - 12:04 pm § in News

Mental Health America Honors Senators Edward M. Kennedy, Pete Domenici for Mental Health Leadership

Will Be Presented Paul Wellstone Legacy AwardsContact: Steve Vetzner, (703) 797-2588 or svetzner@mentalhealthamerica.netALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 9, 2009)-Mental Health A...[...]

June 7th, 2009 - 3:06 pm § in News

Joint Statement on Atypical Antipsychotic Use in Children

[National mental health and suicide prevention organizations today released the following statement on the FDA's Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting on June 9-10.]As advocates for people living with mental illnesses, ...[...]