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Briefing Agenda
May 4, 2004 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Opening Remarks & Introduction of Presenters
Michael Faenza, M.S.S.W.
President & CEO
National Mental Health Association

The Research Behind Evidence-Based Medicine
Vijay Ganju, Ph.D.
Director of the Center on Mental Health Quality and Accountability
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Research Institute

The Application of Evidence-Based Medicine
Steven Shon, M.D.
Medical Director
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Evidence-Based Medicine & Public Policy
Chuck Ingoglia, M.S.W.
Senior Vice President of Policy and Services
National Mental Health Association

A Consumer Perspective
Nelson Kull
President & CEO
Pathways Drop-In Center, Inc.

Question and Answers

Final Summary

Panelists available for individual interviews

.:: INFORMATION

Primary Goal: A primary goal of Mental Health America 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

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