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December 16, 2019MEDIA ADVISORYContact: Sarah Sonies – 703-439-0397sarah.sonies@ 2020 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES TO JOIN MENTAL HEALTH TOWN HALL U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, Former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh, and Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld to Speak at Dec. 16 Event at Saint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH – 2020 presidential candidates U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI2), Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, Former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL 8), and Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld will join other national and local advocates at the Unite for Mental Health: New Hampshire Town Hall, Monday, Dec. 16.The event, hosted by the NH Community Behavioral Health Association, Mental Health for US, and the National Council for Behavioral Health, will highlight key issues and solutions related to mental health and substance use disorder. Local and national attendees include: U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH1)Former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy Two-time Olympian and IRONMAN triathlete Sarah TrueExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Patricia CartyCommunity Partners Executive Director Brian CollinsAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Volunteer and Chapter Board member Matthew FrancisExecutive Director of the NH Community Behavioral Health Association Roland LamyAssociate Administrative Judge of the Miami-Dade County Court – Criminal Division Judge Steven LeifmanNational Alliance on Mental Illness NH Executive Director Ken NortonNew Hampshire Circuit Court Judge John T. PendletonAFSP-New Hampshire Board Chair Lisa RileyReaching Higher NH Communications Director Annmarie TimminsThe event will be open to the media starting at 4:30 pm. Interviews will be available with all speakers. The event will also be livestreamed.More?about the event:?What:?Unite?for Mental Health: New Hampshire Town Hall??Where: Dana Center at Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Dr., Manchester, NH??When: Monday, December 16 at 6:30 PM??Who: Two-time Olympian and IRONMAN triathlete Sarah True Judge Steven Leifman U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH1) Former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy 2020 presidential candidates: U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI 2), Former MA Governor Deval Patrick, Former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL 8), and Former MA Governor Bill Weld Other local?and national speakersRegistration:?Unite4MentalHealthNH???###?About the Event Partners:???Mental Health for US?is?a nonpartisan educational initiative focused on elevating mental health and addiction?in?national policy conversations by empowering grassroots advocates and improving candidate and policymaker health literacy.?The?Mental Health for US?coalition is comprised of more than?83?stakeholder groups from around the country dedicated to uniting the American people to make systemic, long-term change with civic engagement tools and resources.???The?National Council for Behavioral Health?is the unifying voice of America’s health care organizations that deliver mental health and addictions treatment and services. Together with our 3,326?member organizations serving over 10 million adults, children and families living with mental illnesses and addictions, the National Council is committed to all Americans having access to comprehensive, high-quality care that affords every opportunity for recovery. The National Council introduced Mental Health First Aid USA and 2 million Americans have been trained.???The?NH Community Behavioral Health Association?(NH CBHA), Concord, New Hampshire, is a section 501(c)(3) organization, established by the ten community mental health centers in New Hampshire for the purposes of advocating for the priorities of NH CBHA members, eliminate the stigma related to mental health, provide high quality and effective systems of care, and raise awareness of overall health care and prevention and treatment of mental illness.?Speakers – 2020 United States Presidential Candidates U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, (D-HI2)Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval PatrickParty: DemocratFormer Massachusetts Gov. Bill WeldParty: RepublicanFormer U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh, (R-IL8)Keynote SpeakerSarah True?Professional athlete, Olympian and, Ironman competitorOlympian and IRONMAN triathlete Sarah True represented the United States at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympic Games. At the 2012 London Olympics, she finished an impressive fourth place, missing Bronze by only ten seconds. Four years later, a rare quad muscle cramp forced her to withdraw from the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Following the 2016 Olympics, Sarah fought hard mentally and physically to get to a place where she could enjoy big-stage racing. She struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. With the help and support from her husband (elite runner) Ben True, her family and a therapist, she began to come out of the fog of depression and discover for the first time what true happiness in sport really is. This led her to mental health advocacy: “My mission is to be more transparent about the other side of sport.” Sarah says, “Our struggles are all universal. I would’ve been so grateful to have that voice when I was a younger athlete.”Recently, Sarah made the leap from the Olympic distance triathlon to the Ironman distance, which includes 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking and a full 26.2-mile marathon. It is more than four times longer than the Olympic distance. Sarah was the top-placing American female in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, coming in fourth. Sarah continues to compete at Ironman events with hopes of qualification for her third consecutive Kona World Championships this coming season.U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (DNH-1)A lifelong resident of Manchester, New Hampshire, Rep. Chris Pappas is alocal business owner and public servant. During his time in elected office, Rep. Pappas also served as an Executive Councilor, State Representative, and County Treasurer. Rep. Pappas is currently serving his first term in Congress, representing the 80 cities and towns that make up New Hampshire's First Congressional District. The district spans the Greater Manchester area, Seacoast, Lakes Region, and Mount Washington Valley, including the cities of Dover, Laconia, Manchester, Portsmouth, Rochester, and Somersworth.New Hampshire State Rep. Patricia Klee Member, New Hampshire House of RepresentativesChair, State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs CommitteePatricia Klee is a second-term New Hampshire state representative and Alderman for the City of Nashua and the Chair of the State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Committee.?Rep. Klee spent 26 years working at the Bedford, MA Veterans Affairs Medical Center, spending much of her political career on veterans’ affairs issues.Former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy Former U.S. Representative (D-Rhode Island) Founder of the Kennedy ForumThe Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the nation’s leading political voice on mental illness, addiction, and other brain diseases. During his 16-year career representing Rhode Island in Congress, he fought a national battle to end medical and societal discrimination against these illnesses, highlighted by his lead sponsorship of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 – and his brave openness about his own health challenges.The son of Sen. Edward “Ted” Kennedy, he decided to leave Congress not long after his father’s death to devote his career to advocacy for brain diseases and to create a new, healthier life and start a family. Rep. Kennedy has since founded the Kennedy Forum, an organization that unites the mental health community, and co-founded One Mind for Research, a global leader in open science collaboration in brain research. He is also the co-author of “A Common Struggle,” which outlines a bold plan for the future of mental health and addiction in America. Roland Lamy, Jr., MBAPrincipal, Helms & Company, Inc. With a decades-long career in healthcare, Roland Lamy manages Helms & Company and serves as Executive Director of the New Hampshire Community Behavioral Health Association (NHCBHA), where he provides clients with expertise in provider contract negotiations, physician practice management, healthcare business valuation and evaluation of commercial insurance options for employers and government agencies. Roland also serves as the Board Chair of Benevera Health, a unique population health company formed as a joint venture among several New Hampshire hospitals and a commercial payer.Prior to joining Helms & Company, Roland served as the Assistant Director of Health Planning and Medicaid for the State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services. In this capacity, he was responsible for budgeting, forecasting and deficit reduction strategies for the Medicaid program. Before holding that position, he spent much of his career in leadership roles with Blue Cross and Blue Shield with responsibility for total health care spend, provider contracting, provider relations and provider credentialing. Roland holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Bloomsburg University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Southern New Hampshire University.Patricia Carty Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerThe Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Patricia Carty is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (MHCGM). She began her career at MHCGM in 1986 as a Residential Specialist and held many different positions over the last 33 years including Director of Community Support Services and Vice President of Operations. Patricia is a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and currently spends some of her time training other practitioners in dialectical behavior therapy and suicide prevention. Her expertise in the mental health field has led her to authoring and co-authoring numerous publications on subject matters such as Trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. In addition, Patricia chairs the Zero Suicide Initiative at The Center and serves on the committee for the Mayor’s Challenge on Suicide Prevention. Her work has been recognized by many organizations including:NH Business Review - 2019 Outstanding Woman in Business Award RecipientAmerican Psychiatric Association’s Gold Award Recipient National Alliance for the Mentally Ill -1998 Recipient of the Mental Illness Administrator of the Year AwardBrian Collins Executive Director, Community PartnersBrian Collins is the Executive Director of Community Partners which is the Community Mental Health Center and Area Agency for Developmental Services in Strafford County and Service Link in both Strafford and Rockingham Counties. Brian holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of New Hampshire and an undergraduate degree in communications from Boston College. Brian and his family live in Canterbury.Ken NortonExecutive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – New Hampshire Ken Norton has served as the Executive Director of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a statewide organization dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by mental illness. During his tenure, Ken has added many new programs, resources and support services for families of those who are affected by mental illness and/or death by suicide. Ken is also Director of NAMI’s Connect Suicide Prevention Initiative in which he has helped to develop and implement the statewide program and protocols for responding to suicide incidents. In 2012, Norton was appointed and continues to serve on a 12-member commission to review and advise the Governor on the implementation of Medicaid Managed Care in New Hampshire. He also serves on the Steering Committee of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in which he provides Administrators with expert guidance on the issues that affect the network. Norton also currently serves on the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention subcommittee for Military and Veterans as well as the Survivor of Suicide Loss and Sustainability Committee, in which he helps to make recommendations for implementing the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. In addition, Ken is a prominent figure at the state house, advocating in front of lawmakers for individuals and families of those who are affected by mental illness in this state.Lisa Riley, PA-CFounding Member, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – New HampshireLisa has been a Physician Assistant for over 28 years. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and understanding about health-related issues. Through her work in medicine, she has proven to be a staunch advocate for the rights and care of patients with physical and mental illness. After surviving the suicide loss of her friend and colleague Dr. Rita Leighton in 2004, Lisa worked with a grassroots effort to increase awareness about mental illness and suicide by serving as a lead executive board officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) Capital Region New York chapter and more recently as the founding member of the New Hampshire Chapter. Lisa has focused on bringing AFSP’s national mission to local action. In addition to serving as the New Hampshire chapter’s board chair, she is a member of AFSP’s Chapter Leadership Council, and more recently as member of AFSP’s National Board. Lisa is currently an Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Studies Program at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University, Boston.H. Matthew FrancisVolunteer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Matthew graduated from the University of Southern Maine. He is the author of My Resurrected Spirit and hosts TV talk shows in Portland and in Portsmouth. One is “Diversity Dignified” which highlights the needs of the transgender community. The other is “End the Stigma” which targets the needs of those with severe and persistent mental illness.Matthew conducts workshops at Adult Ed in Portland and Augusta. One addresses suicide prevention and the other transgender transitions that affect family and friends. He has published several articles in local newspapers which have addressed bathroom bills, suicide awareness, the military ban on transgender folk, and racism.He volunteers at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and currently speaks at the University of Maine campuses, faith forums, hospitals and non-profits. In his free time, Matthew loves to participate in community theater, and spend time with his friends hiking and kayaking. He also loves to read, write and draw.The Hon. Steven LeifmanAssociate Administrative Judge of the Miami-Dade County Court – Criminal Division Judge Leifman served as Special Advisor on Criminal Justice and Mental Health for the Supreme Court of Florida from 2007 – 2010 and chaired the Florida Supreme Court’s Task Force on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues in the Court From 2010 to 2018. He currently chairs the Steering Committee on Problem Solving Courts for the Supreme Court of Florida and the Mental Health Committee for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. Judge Leifman is also a Gubernatorial appointment to the Florida Statewide Task Force on Opioid Abuse, a member of The National Institute on Drug Addiction’s (NIDA) Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network and co-chair of the American Bar Association Mental Health Committee. In 2000, Judge Leifman established the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Criminal Mental Health Project, which aims to divert people with serious mental illnesses from the criminal justice system into treatment.In 2015, Judge Leifman received the William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence. One of the nation’s highest judicial honors presented by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., the Rehnquist Award is presented annually to a state court judge who exemplifies judicial excellence, integrity, fairness, and professional ethics. Most recently, Judge Leifman was awarded the 2018 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health, the 2019 Yale-NAMI Mental Health Advocacy Award, a 2019 Presidential Commendation by the American Psychiatric Association and the 2019 American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Public Service Award.Hon. John T. PendletonNew Hampshire Circuit Court JudgeHon. John T. Pendleton was appointed to the NH Circuit Court in February 2016. Judge Pendleton sits both in the Family Division: hearing divorce and parenting cases, child guardianship, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, and juvenile delinquency matters; and in the District Division hearing criminal cases, involuntary emergency admission matters, landlord tenant and civil claim cases. Judge Pendleton earned his B.A. from Trinity College in 1989 and his J.D. from the University of Richmond in 1993. Judge Pendleton is admitted to the bars of NH and Massachusetts, and practiced law for 23 years prior to being appointed to the bench. Judge Pendleton is a former partner in the firm of Dwyer, Donovan & Pendleton in Portsmouth, NH. Judge Pendleton’s practice areas included health care law, civil trial work, related business litigation, transactional matters, and federal and state criminal defense. Judge Pendleton is an active Board Member for Seacoast Mental Health Center, the community mental health center serving Eastern Rockingham County, and is a past recipient of the NH Bar Foundations’ Robert Kirby Award, which recognizes a member each year of the New Hampshire Bar Association under the age of 35 that demonstrates excellent advocacy and personal characteristics. Annmarie TimminsCommunications Director, Reaching Higher NH Annmarie Timmins works at Reaching Higher NH as the communications director for Manchester Proud, a community initiative to rethink public education in Manchester to ensure all students are supported and prepared for success. Previously, Annmarie worked as a reporter for the Concord Monitor for nearly 20 years, covering a variety of topics from local government and the Legislature to criminal justice and mental health care. Her reporting on mental health issues earned her a Champions for Mental Health award from Riverbend Community Mental Health in 2016. She has also worked as a middle school guidance counselor, with a particular interest in supporting students whose parents were incarcerated or had died from substance misuse. Annmarie has a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and a master’s degree in education from Plymouth State University. In 2011, she won a Nieman journalism fellowship to Harvard to study the intersection between the courts and community mental health services.Speakers: Full Local Speaker Bios and HeadshotsFast Facts: Mental Health and Addiction in New HampshireAmong youth aged 12-17 in New Hampshire, the annual average percentage with a major depressive episode (MDE) in the past year increased 3.1 percent between 2004-2008 and 2013-2017.Among young adults aged 18-25 in New Hampshire, during 2015-2017, an annual average of: 2.3% (or 3,000) had opioid use disorder in the past year.9.9% (or 14,000) had illicit drug use disorder in the past year 18.9% (or 27,000) had a substance use disorder in the past yearPrevalence of past-year serious thoughts of suicide was 11.7% (or 16,000)Serious mental illness in the past year increased from 4.3% to 9.5% Among people aged 12 or older in New Hampshire:4.7% (54,000) misused prescription pain relievers in the past year 1.4% (16,000) had opioid use disorder in the past year 3.6% (41,000) had illicit drug use disorder in the past year 8.9% (102,000) had a substance use disorder in the past year The ratio of population to mental health providers is 412:15.3% of the population aged 16 and older are unemployed but seeking work New Hampshire is among the top five states with the highest rate of opioid-involved deaths Fast Facts: Mental Health and Addiction in the United StatesPrevalence One in five American adults will experience a mental health or substance use disorder in any given year.The prevalence of any mental illness is higher among women (22.3%) than men (15.1%).Adults reporting two or more races had the highest prevalence of any mental illness (28.6%) followed by White adults (20.4%), Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander adults (19.4%), American Indian/Alaskan Native adults (18.9%), Black adults (16.2%), Hispanic adults (15.2%). The lowest prevalence was among Asian adults (14.5%).More than one in four adults living with a serious mental illness also have a substance use disorder. The rate of youth experiencing a mental illness continues to rise.46% of homeless adults within the U.S. live with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders.2Access and InterventionLess than half of Americans with a mental illness receive treatment.In 2017, among the 46.6 million adults with mental illness, only 19.8 million (42.6%) received mental health services in the past year.162% of youth with major depressive episodes received no treatment.Despite recent efforts, there is a shortage in the mental health workforce. In states with the lowest workforce ratio, there are almost four times the number of individuals in need to only one mental health provider.3Human and Financial Cost47,173 people died by suicide in 2017, making suicide the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.Untreated mental illness costs the country at least $444 billion per year.In 2017, over 70,000 people died of overdose.Cost and lack of access to care are the main reasons that Americans with mental health and substance use disorders do not get treatment—42% of the population saw cost and poor insurance coverage as the top barriers for accessing mental health care.Talking About Mental Health and AddictionMental Health for US is working to change the conversation around mental health and addiction by using language that focuses on the person, rather than a diagnosis. This avoids placing blame or accusations on a person for their mental illness or addiction.Examples of person-centered language: Instead of “schizophrenic,” say “person living with schizophrenia”Instead of “addict” or “former addict,” say “person living with addiction” or “person in recovery from addiction” or “addiction survivor”Instead of “she’s an anorexic,” say “she has anorexia nervosa”When discussing suicide, say “died by suicide” rather than “committed suicide.” The word committed implies criminality, whereas suicide is a component of a condition. For additional tips, please see this resource from the Hogg Foundation.Social Media Facebook: @MentalHealthUSTwitter: @MHforUSInstagram: @mhforusBe sure to use our hashtag: #MentalHealthforUSLivestream LinkWatch here: Unite for Mental Health: New Hampshire Town HallAbout Mental Health for USMental Health for US?is a nonpartisan educational initiative focused on elevating mental health and addiction in national policy conversations by empowering grassroots advocates and improving candidate and policymaker health literacy. The?Mental Health for US?coalition is comprised of more than 83 stakeholder groups from around the country dedicated to uniting the American people to make systemic, long-term change with civic engagement tools and resources. For more information, visit: . ................
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