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The 16 organizations that comprise the Campaign for Mental Health Reform
joined together in 2003 to educate policymakers, the public and the media
about the vital goals established by the New Freedom Commission.

CONTACT: Charles Konigsberg of Campaign for Mental Health Reform,
+1-202-587-2984.

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Mental Health Groups Honor Rosalynn Carter, Sen.
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(NASMHPD), National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (NCCBH),
National Empowerment Center (NEC), National Mental Health Association (NMHA),
National Mental Health Consumers Self-Help Clearinghouse, Suicide Prevention
Action Network USA (SPAN USA), and United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Association (USPRA).

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The Senate Caucus, intended to increase national awareness of mental
health issues, was announced in conjunction with a March 29, 2006 meeting on
Capitol Hill of former members of the President's 2002-03 New Freedom
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The day's events followed up on the Commission's findings in 2002 that
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(Recent data) suggest that current estimates of
utilization of healthcare services including mental health and substance
abuse..."
Following the Commission meeting on March 29, CMHR hosted its inaugural
National Awards Dinner for Leadership in Mental Health honoring: former First
Lady Rosalynn Carter with the Lifetime Achievement Award; Senator Gordon Smith
and Representative Patrick Kennedy with Congressional Leadership Awards; Dr.
As we move beyond the stigma of mental illnesses, early access , recovery and
quality in mental health services must become the hallmarks of our nation's
mental health system," Domenici said.

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Ron Finch, of the
National Business Group on Health; as well as Stefanie Pelkey, who shared the
tragedy of losing her husband Captain Michael Pelkey, an Iraq veteran, to a
self-inflicted gunshot wound after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD); and a college student, Marley Prunty-Lara, who survived early
onset bipolar disorder and a suicide attempt to become a leading national
advocate for mental health reform. Pelkey told commissioners that "although PTSD is evident in (her
husband's) medical records. Arias of the CDC reported that "in 2003
over 31,000 people died by suicide and over 410,000 people were treated ..
In light of the tremendous economic costs of mental health, Ron Finch of
the National Business Group on Health (NBGH) and Henry Harbin, former Chairman
of Magellan Health Services and Chair of the NBGH behavioral health work
group, related that behavioral health disorders are serious, common and
expensive and that spending less on behavioral health services increases
general medical costs . See http://www. Its members are experienced
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The 16 national organizations that comprise CMHR joined together in 2003
to raise public awareness of the goals established by the Commission, and to
make mental health a national priority and early access, recovery and quality
in mental health services the hallmarks of our nation's mental health system.org

Comments on the Senate Caucus on Mental Health Reform by
Senators Domenici, Kennedy, Smith and Harkin

"I want to use this new forum to increase the knowledge and understanding
among Senators of the importance of making mental health a national priority."
In all, more than 20 million adults and children have mental illnesses.

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New Bipartisan Mental Health Caucus Announced by U.S. Senators Domenici Kennedy Smith and Harkin

According to CMHR, more than one-third of veterans returning from Iraq are
seeking mental health treatment; 30,000 American lives are lost each year to
suicide -- a largely preventable public health problem; and as much as $105
billion each year is lost in economic productivity due to mental illness... Dr. The designation of CGP
insures that the therapists selected have met nationally accepted
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largest professional association dedicated to the field of group
psychotherapy, operating through a tri-partite structure: AGPA, a
professional and educational organization; the Group Psychotherapy
Foundation, its philanthropic arm; and the National Registry of
Certified Group Psychotherapists, a standard setting and certifying
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to overcome the racing thoughts and ominous lows, but I also had to rise above
the seemingly endless obstacles in order to attain adequate health care... The search options help a person find a
therapist(s) in their area who works with the appropriate population
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The mental health commissioners heard from leading experts, including Dr.the Army has chosen to rule Michael's death a
suicide without documenting this serious illness ."
Calvin Nunnally of the Virginia Department of Health conveyed the positive
news that new funding under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act is enabling his
department to extend its prevention efforts and Jerry Reed of SPAN USA urged
the Congress to fully fund the program..mhreform."
In particular , Senator Smith noted that one example of the Caucus' efforts
will be to "help those of us who care deeply about mental health to educate
our colleagues about the devastating impact of mental illness and the vital
importance of access to mental health coverage for all Americans.

The Campaign 's members are: American Academy of Child + Adolescent
Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association , American Psychological
Association, CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), Federation of
Families for Children 's Mental Health (FFCMH), Judge David L.

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http://www. Murphy noted "(T)he numbers of veterans seeking VA care for behavioral
health conditions is rapidly increasing.for
suicidal behavior..
CMHR Executive Director Charles Konigsberg said, "We are very pleased that the
establishment of the new Senate Caucus by Senators Domenici, Kennedy, Smith,
and Harkin will give invaluable bipartisan political support to making mental
health a national priority."
Senator Harkin noted the "importance of raising awareness in order to end
discrimination against millions of Americans with mental health disabilities
and the significance of prevention and early intervention during childhood,
before there are consequences in terms of disrupted lives and disability. Many are organizational specialists who work with
businesses , not-for-profit organizations, communities and other
"natural" groups to help them improve their functioning.

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Kennedy (D-MA), Gordon H. The reconvening was sponsored by the Campaign
for Mental Health Reform (CMHR), a coalition of 16 national mental health
organizations, and included panels on: (1) mental health needs of returning
veterans; (2) suicide as a national priority; and (3) mental health in the
workplace...serious problems.
Senator Kennedy said, "The Senate Mental Health Caucus will work in a
bipartisan way to educate the Congress on the importance of addressing mental
health as a national priority.

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more than 1,500 group therapists, searchable by city/state, zip code
and/or type of group. The association has 31 local and regional
societies located across the country.

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A confidential contact can then be made by telephone or e-mail
directly to the therapist(s).
"Once they have made the decision to seek help, people are often
unsure of how to go about finding a therapist," said Robert Klein,
Ph.

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of the Centers for Disease Control + Prevention; and Dr.
The Commission meeting was opened by CMHR President Michael Fitzpatrick,
chaired by Michael Hogan -- former Commission Chairman -- and began with
remarks from Kathryn Power, Director of the Center for Mental Health Services
at SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse + Mental Health Services Administration.kaisernetwork." Joy Ilem, of
the Disabled American Veterans, concluded that "VA must be sufficiently funded
to treat newly returning veterans with mental health issues without displacing
older veterans with chronic mental illnesses .." Ms. Nada Stotland emphasized that the lack of parity
for mental health coverage by most health insurance plans "is a set-up
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There are so many
soldiers suffering from this disorder and so many families suffering the
aftermath.. Following up on the Commission's
recommendations, in July 2005 the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) released a Federal Action Agenda, and the Campaign for
Mental Health Reform released a Roadmap for Federal Action on America's Mental
Health Crisis. Michael Hogan for
chairing the President's Commission; Representative Grace Napolitano for co-
chairing the Mental Health Caucus in the House of Representatives; and artist
Jerome Lawrence with the Consumer Advocacy Award.

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Frances Murphy of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA); Dr .. No one is exempt from the human toll of mental
illness, and it is time to end the discrimination and stigma that millions of
Americans face each day.
But tragically, one out of two does not receive treatment due to lack of
access to effective mental health services, as well as the lingering stigma
associated with mental illness.

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NEW YORK----The American Group
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of Certified Group Psychotherapists (CGP ), located on the
Association's website, www.

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Smith (R-OR) and Tom Harkin (D-IA) have
announced establishment of a Senate Caucus on Mental Health Reform. This multidisciplinary association has approximately 3,000
members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers,
nurses, pastoral counselors and creative arts therapists, many of who
have been recognized as specialists through the Certified Group
Psychotherapist credential.