Building the Movement: It’s Our Time
In a show of record-breaking attendance, advocates and members of the mental health community from across the nation gathered at NMHA’s Annual Meeting, June 7-10, in Washington, D.C., to focus on improving the health of all Americans, and expanding the reach and power of the nation's mental health movement.
Under the theme “Building the Movement,” headliners such as former first lady Rosalynn Carter, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and Rep. Patrick Kennedy gave rousing talks that left us energized and informed for our work in the year ahead.
If you missed the meeting—or just want to review some standout presentations—check out the list below to view speeches, presentations, photos and more.
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Watch Rep. Patrick Kennedy’s stirring remarks at the Advocacy Day Plenary (video)
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View these plenary presentations:
- Through a Child and Family Lens: Mental Health in America, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (zip) by Jane Knitzer, Ed.D., director, National Center for Children in Poverty (PowerPoint)
- Don’t Call Me ‘Nuts’: Dealing With Stigma and Discrimination (zip) by Patrick Corrigan, Psy.D., Patrick W. Corrigan, Psy.D., chief, Joint Research Programs in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and professor, Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology (PowerPoint)
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See who won NMHA’s 2006 Media Awards and link to award-winning stories online.
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View a list of all MHA award winners.
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Scroll through Annual Meeting photos (and purchase for a modest fee).
Stay tuned to this page for more Annual Meeting speeches, presentations and other highlights to be posted soon.
Don’t Miss Out
Do you see mental health and wellness as a major issue in your community? Or believe in social justice for the millions of Americans affected by mental health problems? Then don't miss the 2007 NMHA Annual Meeting, June 7-9 in Washington, D.C. Sign up here to receive updates about next year’s meeting as information becomes available.