On Monday, June 3rd, President Obama and Vice President Biden hosted a National Conference on Mental Health at the White House as part of the Administration’s effort to launch a national conversation to increase understanding and awareness about mental health. President Obama delivered opening remarks and Vice President Biden delivered the closing remarks to conference participants. The conference brought together people from across the country, including mental health advocates, educators, health care providers, faith leaders, members of Congress, representatives from local governments and individuals who have struggled with mental health problems, to discuss how we can all work together to reduce stigma and help the millions of Americans struggling with mental health problems recognize the importance of reaching out for assistance. The day-long conference shined a light on issues on access to treatment and the stigma that is associated with mental illness. Simultaneously, HHS launched a new website, MentalHealth.gov, to continue the conversation begun at the White House Conference. The purpose of the website is to provide mental health information and resources for individuals struggling with mental health problems, friends and family members, educators, and other community members. Additionally, the Veterans Affairs department will conduct conferences at its 151 health-care centers between July 1 and September 15 to help boost awareness of mental health programs for veterans.mentalhealth.gov/
Posted on: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:18:06 +0000
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