America’s Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Has Increased

Congressman Patrick Kennedy on Pandemic’s Impact on Increased Awareness of America’s Mental Health and Addiction Crisis

This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with former US Congressman Patrick Kennedy, founder of The Kennedy Forum, an organization dedicated to advancing policies and best practices to improve access to mental health and addiction services. Congressman Kennedy, who co-sponsored the 2008 Mental Health Parity Act, addresses the dramatic rise in the mental health and addiction crisis, and talks about Biden Administration efforts to confront this unmet need through expanded resources for addiction and mental health treatment. They discuss the importance of growing the School Based Health Clinic model across the country where children can access mental health services within the school setting.