2009 Mental Health America Centennial Conference
Celebrating the Legacy, Forging the Future
June 10-13, 2009 | Washington, D.C.
 | Please join me in celebrating a century of achievement at Mental Health America’s Centennial Conference and Gala. You will hear from inspiring speakers, innovative thinkers and national leaders on the next great steps we take for mental health. Be a part of this landmark event as we build on a legacy that has touched the lives of millions to forge a future of new possibilities and progress. |
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About the Centennial Conference
Mental Health America will mark a century of achievement and its historic legacy as the founder of the organized mental health movement with its Centennial Conference: Celebrating the Legacy, Forging the Future. Bringing together advocates, educators, researchers, health professionals, and business and community leaders, you won’t want to miss this landmark event.
Taking place as a new Administration and new Congress set new health care priorities for the nation, the Centennial Conference will inform, educate and inspire. This premiere health care gathering presents an unparalleled opportunity to learn first-hand how to be an architect of change and meet the challenges of this century:
- Get the latest inside information from Washington experts and policy makers on the role mental health will play in healthcare reform efforts.
- Find out how Americans’ opinions on mental health and health care are evolving, their views on issues that effect our field, and most importantly—what you can do to have greater impact
- Learn about new and cutting-edge advances and innovations in research and treatment from leading experts
- Celebrate the legacy of the mental health movement and the profound impact we’ve had over the last century—and how we will forge the future and change the face of mental health in the years ahead.
- Become empowered so you can lobby your Senators and Representatives and influence their actions. We’ll show you how to be an effective advocate at our Advocacy Boot Camp on June 10th!
- Hear from national youth leaders about how they are inspiring the next generation of mental health advocates.
- Join celebrities and national leaders at a star-studded Gala with our honorary chair, Mrs. Tipper Gore!
2008 Conference and Summit Highlights
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