Latest News in the Field and Abroad
Listed on this page are a collection of the latest news stories in the field, including those by the National Federation, its chapters and partner organizations. We'll be updating this quite frequently to keep you up to date on what's going on in teh field so check back regularly. If you are a registered member and would like to add a story, job posting or other newsworthy item, please email Corey Brown at cbrown@ffcmh.org.
Fifty years ago, on February 5, 1963, President John F. Kennedy sent a special message to Congress about the state of mental health. His statement led to meaningful change in the way Americans view mental health care. Although this act took us a long way in understanding mental health, we still have a ways to go before we remove the stigma and discrimination and make mental health a permanent...
First and foremost, we applaud President Obama for making mental health a priority and for promoting a greater national understanding of mental health challenges when he stated "someone with a mental illness is far more likely to be a victim of violent crime than the perpetrator."
We are encouraged that the President has embraced many of the strategies and initiatives that the National...
Sandra Spencer, Executive Director for the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, met at the White House yesterday with Vice President Biden’s task force on gun control to ensure that the issue goes beyond just gun control. President Obama has asked Vice President Biden and the Cabinet to lead the Administration’s effort in identifying concrete proposals for real reform...
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Listed below are upcoming events in the field. If you are a registered chapter, state organization and/or partner and would like to add your event, please email Corey Brown at cbrown@ffcmh.org.
The National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health at Georgetown University is
