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August 10, 2018
Braeburn is dedicated to doing our part for those affected by opioid use disorder
July 17, 2018
Are biometrics the new superhero? Medibio is looking at mental health, objectively.
June 4, 2018
New Illinois Parity Law Holds Insurers Accountable for Equitable Mental Health and Addiction Care
News
February 26, 2020
Before her return to Congress, Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick talks about drinking too much and what comes next
Arizona Republic
February 12, 2020
An Evening on Mental Health Advocacy with Patrick J. Kennedy
Pam Baer for Medium
February 4, 2020
Why the Urgency of Our Nation’s Mental Health Crisis Should Be Addressed in State of the Union
Maria Shriver
Jan 22, 2020
Getting mental health care can be hard enough. Then comes paying for it.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Jan 21, 2020
New Documentary Shows How Deinstitutionalization Shaped Today's Mental Health System
The Mighty
Jan 13, 2020
Mental health crisis: We must speak with one powerful voice in 2020
The Hill
Dec 13, 2019
Patrick J. Kennedy Attends 51st Annual RFK Human Rights Ripple of Hope Awards Ceremony
Dec 10, 2019
Mental health and addiction care are poorly covered by insurance networks
STAT
Dec 07, 2019
‘The Only Way To Eradicate Mental Illness Is To Talk About It’: Insights On Brain Health From The 2019 Forbes Healthcare Summit
Forbes
Oct 28, 2019
These Conversation Tips About Mental Health Could Help Change Someone’s Life
The Dr. Oz Sho
Oct 28, 2019
Patrick Kennedy Urges Plan to Address the Mental Health Crisis in Wake of Cousin Saoirse's Death
People
Oct 24, 2019
We Need Health Care Reforms That Help Patients, Families
Issues & Insights
Oct 23, 2019
Karamo, Sharon Osbourne and others open up about mental health: "Don't be afraid"
CBS This Morning
Oct 17, 2019
Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy Joins WeRecover to Spearhead Innovation Around Access to Mental Health Care
Press Release - Yahoo! Finance
Oct 07, 2019
ROI-NJ Influencers: Health Care 2019 — A to L
ROI-NJ
Sep 16, 2019
Hundreds gather in wine country for event to end stigma around mental illness
KRON 4 TV
Sep 12, 2019
Presidential candidates weigh in on our country’s mental health and addiction crises
STAT
Sep 11, 2019
2019 Forbes Healthcare Summit in NYC Features the Top Leaders in the $4 Trillion Healthcare Industry
Forbes
Sep 09, 2019
Patrick Kennedy, Sheryl Crow and the Staglin Festival for Brain Health is Saturday
St. Helena Star
Aug 27, 2019
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. Here’s how Warren, Sanders, and other candidates want to help change that
STAT
Aug 23, 2019
National mental-health advocate Patrick Kennedy launches online video library
Providence Journal
Aug 12, 2019
NM must snuff out push to legalize Big Pot
Albuquerque Journal
Aug 08, 2019
Patrick Kennedy: My brave cousin Saoirse was open about mental illness. Everyone should be.
USA Today
Aug 03, 2019
Saoirse Kennedy Hill once wrote about her depression. Patrick Kennedy wants you to read her words
CNN
Aug 02, 2019
Death of Saoirse Kennedy Hill putting a spotlight on mental health crisis
NBC News
Jul 29, 2019
Once they hid their stories. But now, survivors of suicide are ‘coming out’ to combat a national crisis.
The Washington Post
Jul 15, 2019
My Turn: Patrick J. Kennedy: Trump reversal will impact everyone
Providence Journal
Jul 10, 2019
The trillion-dollar taboo: why it’s time to stop ignoring mental health at work
Financial Times
Jul 08, 2019
Gov. Lamont signs bill requiring insurers to provide equal coverage for mental health and substance abuse
Hartford Courant
Jul 08, 2019
Lamont Signs Mental Health Parity Bill Into Law
U.S. News & World Report
Jun 27, 2019
Patrick J. Kennedy Submits Letter in Support of Citizen Petition Requesting FDA to Revoke Orphan Drug Designation for Sublocade to Treat Opioid Use Disorder
Jun 26, 2019
Making the promise of mental health parity a reality
The Hill
Jun 24, 2019
innovaTel Telepsychiatry Re-Structures Strategic Advisory Board
NBC-2
Jun 10, 2019
Kennedy: Time to raise mental-health awareness
Providence Journal
Jun 10, 2019
Former Representative Patrick Kennedy and Robert Gebbia on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
C-SPAN
Jun 10, 2019
A new push aims to bring mental health and addiction into the 2020 campaign conversation
STAT
May 22, 2019
The Trump administration struggles to confront the deadliest drug crisis in U.S. history
The Washington Post
May 20, 2019
Death of Columbine survivor Austin Eubanks renews discussion on opioid crisis
FOX News
May 20, 2019
Mental health parity bill passes House unanimously
Hartford Courant
Apr 14, 2019
Opinion: Colorado leaders must prioritize parity in the wake of landmark mental health ruling
The Colorado Sun
Apr 13, 2019
Q&A: Patrick Kennedy increasing pressure on insurers to boost mental healthcare
Modern Healthcare
Apr 12, 2019
Mental health parity a requirement for insurance: Op-Ed
CT Post
Apr 11, 2019
Murphy signs law requiring insurers to cover mental health as they do physical health
ROI NJ
Mar 30, 2019
My Turn: Patrick J. Kennedy: United Breaks Law; R.I. Must Respond
Providence Journal
Mar 20, 2019
Patrick Kennedy Urges Congress To Fight "Illegal" Denial Of Addiction Services
The Fix
Mar 18, 2019
Striving for steady progress is key to lasting change in fight for mental health equity
The Hill
Mar 18, 2019
Landmark ruling sets precedent for parity coverage of mental health and addiction treatment
STAT
Mar 14, 2019
Patrick Kennedy decries insurance discrimination against mental-health and addiction treatment
Providence Journal
Mar 07, 2019
NEWT GINGRICH: OPIOID COUNSELING IS NOT ENOUGH—WE NEED SCIENCE-BASED TREATMENTS NATIONWIDE
Newsweek
Mar 07, 2019
In scathing ruling, judge rips insurer for putting 'bottom line' over patients' health
CNN
Mar 06, 2019
Why judge’s ruling against UnitedHealth could be turning point for mental health parity
Fierce Healthcare
Dec 11, 2018
More than 4,000 Kaiser Permanente employees begin strike over mental health care access
Fierce Healthcare
Dec 07, 2018
Patrick Kennedy: Parity Still Needed for Mental Health, Addiction Care
U.S. News & World Report
Nov 26, 2018
NJ Lawmakers advance bill legalizing marijuana
Boston Globe
Nov 26, 2018
New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Heading to Final Vote by Lawmakers
Bloomberg
Nov 26, 2018
Patrick Kennedy, N.J. resident, is in Trenton voicing strong opposition to easing marijuana access
ROI NJ
Nov 23, 2018
Former US Congressman Patrick Kennedy and Journalist Jack Ford Discuss the Issue of Stigma at Trinitas Regional Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Fundraising Event
TAPinto
Nov 20, 2018
In reversal, Representative Joe Kennedy calls for marijuana legalization nationwide
Boston Globe
Oct 27, 2018
CITY OF CHICAGO: Mayor Emanuel Announces New Investments in Mental Health
Chicago City Wire
Oct 25, 2018
Doris Kearns Goodwin, Fmr Rep. Kennedy talk repercussions of harsh political rhetoric
MSNBC
Oct 05, 2018
We mustn’t let the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act languish
STAT
Oct 04, 2018
The Health 202: Patrick Kennedy shepherded a major mental-health bill into law. Ten years later, big barriers remain.
Washington Post
Oct 03, 2018
Senate easily passes sweeping opioids legislation, sending to President Trump
Washington Post
Oct 03, 2018
Insurance system still discriminates against mental illness. Time to fight back.
USA Today
Sep 28, 2018
We must treat mental and bodily health the same. It’s a matter of human rights.
Washington Post
Sep 27, 2018
Patrick Kennedy headlines Arkansas rally against state mental health cuts
Arkansas Times
Sep 19, 2018
Ned Lamont And Patrick Kennedy Come To Hartford To Call For More Opioid Funding
Hartford Courant
Aug 27, 2018
Ted Kennedy's son remembers his father's friendship with John McCain
CNN
Aug 22, 2018
New law boosts insurance coverage for mental health, substance abuse treatment
The Chicago Tribune
Jun 11, 2018
Legislature passes bill to improve insurance coverage for mental health, addiction
Chicago Tribune
May 30, 2018
Ex-US Rep. Patrick Kennedy, Wife, Amy, Welcome Another Child
Boston Herald
May 18, 2018
My Turn: Patrick J. Kennedy: Marijuana is the wrong answer to children’s stress
Providence Journal
Mar 10, 2018
CNN takes a historical look at the Kennedy family in new six-part series
Associated Press
Mar 02, 2018
Patrick J. Kennedy Op-ed: Overdose death drops when addiction treatment is offered after jail time
The Hill
Mar 01, 2018
Patrick Kennedy Highlights DU’s Work to Redefine Mental Health
University of Denver
Jan 25, 2018
Ex-Dem. Rep. Kennedy Blasts Trump Administration’s Lack of Resources Given to Fight Opioid Crisis
MSNBC
Jan 23, 2018
New York mayor Bill de Blasio SUES Big Pharma over the opioid epidemic which has cost the city $500 million
Daily Mail, Natalie Rahhal
Jan 23, 2018
Opioid commission member: Our work is a 'sham'
CNN
Dec 05, 2017
Patrick Kennedy Sees 'Enormous Denial' About Opioid Issue
Bloomberg
Nov 30, 2017
Analysis Uncovers Significant Inequalities Between Mental And Physical Health: Lower Payments To Providers And Wide Disparities In Access To Benefits
PR NewsWire
Nov 21, 2017
Governor-elect Murphy Announces Transition2018 Committee Memberships
Insider New Jersey
Sep 21, 2017
Mental health brings a Kennedy to Minnesota, and he's not happy about state of affairs
Duluth News Tribune
Sep 18, 2017
Pear receives US FDA marketing nod for reSET, a Prescription Digital Therapeutic to treat disease
Pharma Biz
Sep 18, 2017
Christie: Pharma industry to work with NIH on opioid crisis
The Inquirer
Sep 18, 2017
Chris Christie announces national Pharma agreement on nonaddictive painkillers, treatment meds
Bucks County Courier Times
Sep 15, 2017
Chris Christie and Kellyanne Conway visit Cleveland: Ohio Politics Roundup
Sep 14, 2017
Christie: No timetable for Trump declaring opioid epidemic a national emergency
Cleveland.com
Sep 14, 2017
White House Opioid Commission Turns to Cleveland VA for Solutions
Cleveland.com
Sep 14, 2017
Pear Therapeutics Obtains FDA Clearance of the First Prescription Digital Therapeutic to Treat Disease
Business Insider
Sep 11, 2017
Tackling the Opioid Epidemic Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center
News Wise
Aug 01, 2017
White House opioid commission asks Trump to declare 'national emergency' to combat overdoses
ABC News
Aug 01, 2017
White House Drug Commission Implores Trump to Declare a State of Emergency
Daily Signal
Aug 01, 2017
White House Opioid Panel Urges Trump to Declare State of Emergency
Scientific American
Aug 01, 2017
Trump's opioid commission's recommendations fly in the face of Republicans' healthcare overhaul plans
Business Insider
Aug 01, 2017
Thousands Died In Opioid Crisis While Trump Commission Stalled On Delivering Crucial Report
The Intercept
Jul 31, 2017
John McCain Models The Courage Of Bipartisanship
Janine Francolini
Upcoming Events
Previous Events
Patrick J. Kennedy a Featured Speaker at HLTH Event October 29
October 29, 2019
Recovery Capital Conference to host Patrick J. Kennedy as Keynote Speaker September 26
September 26, 2019
Patrick J. Kennedy to Speak at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Annual Advocacy Forum June 10
June 10, 2019
University of Rhode Island to host Patrick J. Kennedy as Commencement Speaker May 19
May 19, 2019
Patrick J. Kennedy to Present Opening Keynote at Diamond Healthcare 2019 National Behavioral Health Conference May 7
May 7, 2019
Hospital Association of Southern California to host Patrick J. Kennedy as Keynote Speaker for Annual Meeting May 3
May 3, 2019
The Kim Foundation to Host ‘A Time for Hope & Healing’ with Patrick Kennedy
October 16, 2018
The Hospital Council of Northern & Central California to host Patrick Kennedy as Keynote Speaker at Annual Summit
September 28, 2018
Atrium Health Foundation Luncheon: Patrick Kennedy Speaks on Mental Health
September 12, 2018
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario: “An Evening with Patrick J. Kennedy”
March 27, 2018
National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems 2018 Annual Meeting: “Preparing for Tomorrow: Opportunities in Behavioral Health”
March 19 - 21, 2018
Vanderbilt University Chancellor’s Lecture Series
Tuesday March 13, 2018
MCHA 2018 Winter Conference
February 28, 2018
10 a.m. – Noon
University of Denver: “Redefining Mental Health: A Community Conversation”
February 22, 2018
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Denver, Colorado
North Carolina Healthcare Association Winter Membership Meeting: Focusing on the Future
February 15, 2018
2:15 p.m.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Southern Wisconsin Conference on Mental Health
September 19, 2016
8:00 - 5:00PM
Janesville, Wisconsin
Medical Society of Milwaukee
September 19, 2016
5:30 - 8:00PM
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Keynote: Out of the Shadows: Making Mental Health a Global Priority
April 13, 2016
9:00 - 12:00PM
1818 H St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20433
