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2008 Annual Conference featuring the Inaugural Promotion and Prevention Summit

• Program Information • 2008 Highlights

Thank you to everyone who attended Mental Health America's 2008 Annual Conference and Inaugural Promotion & Prevention Summit and helped make it such a resounding success. The event brought together hundreds of advocates, mental health experts, organizations and researchers to explore the latest in promotion and prevention science and set a course for promoting wellness in individuals, communities and the nation at large.

I wish you the best of luck in the coming months and look forward to seeing you all next year for Mental Health America's Centennial celebration!

Sincerely,

David L. Shern, Ph.D.
President & CEO

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Highlights

Click on the links below to view highlights from the Mental Health America 2008 Annual Conference featuring the Inaugural Promotion and Prevention Summit:

• Mental Health America’s 2008 Conference – Wednesday, June 4, 2008
• Mental Health America’s 2008 Conference – Thursday, June 5, 2008

This year we added the Inaugural Promotion and Prevention Summit to our conference agenda. The Summit was a unique opportunity for people and organizations that are committed to advancing a prevention and promotion agenda to drive down the tragically high rates and profound impact of mental illnesses in the United States. The Summit featured talks from renowned national and international experts and breakouts on cutting edge research and community success stories, while providing plenty of networking opportunities.

• The Inaugural Promotion and Prevention Summit – Friday, June 6, 2008
• The Inaugural Promotion and Prevention Summit – Saturday, June 7, 2008

.:: INFORMATION Primary Goal: A primary goal of Mental Health is to educate the general public about the realities of mental health and mental illness. For more information choose from the fact sheets below or view the entire list. > Anxiety Disorders > Children’s Health > Depression > Bipolar Disorder > Eating Disorders > Older Adults > Other Illnesses > Recovery > Schizophrenia > Suicide

.:: HELP In Crisis? 1-800-273-TALK If you, a friend or a loved is going through a tough time in your life and you need someone: > find treatment > find support group > medication info. > prescription payment > inpatient treatment > find clinical trials > treatment problems > find a local affiliate > help for a friend

.:: ACTION Mental Health America’s Advocacy Network is a powerful voice for change that is made up of thousands of individuals nationwide who take an active role in protecting America’s mental health through legislative advocacy. Sign up today! > Current Legislation > Capitol Hill Update > Federal Funding > Mental Health Parity > Legislator Locator > Donate