Annual Meeting 2006
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Building the Movement: It’s Our Time
In a show of record-breaking attendance, advocates and members of the mental health community from across the nation gathered at Mental Health America’s Annual Meeting, June 7-10, in Washington, D.C., to focus on improving the health of all Americans, and expanding the reach and power of the nation's mental health movement.
Under the theme “Building the Movement,” headliners such as former first lady Rosalynn Carter, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and Rep. Patrick Kennedy gave rousing talks that left us energized and informed for our work in the year ahead.
If you missed the meeting—or just want to review some standout presentations—check out the list below to view speeches, presentations, photos and more.
- Watch Rep. Patrick Kennedy’s stirring remarks at the Advocacy Day Plenary (video)
View these plenary presentations:
- Through a Child and Family Lens: Mental Health in America, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (zip) by Jane Knitzer, Ed.D., director, National Center for Children in Poverty (PowerPoint)
- Don’t Call Me ‘Nuts’: Dealing With Stigma and Discrimination (zip) by Patrick W. Corrigan, Psy.D., chief, Joint Research Programs in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and professor, Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology (PowerPoint)
Awards and Photos:
- See who won Mental Health America’s 2006 Media Awards and link to award-winning stories online.
- View a list of all Mental Health America affiliate award winners.
- Scroll through Annual Meeting photos (and purchase for a modest fee).
Last Updated 11/16/06
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