Right Turn
Right Turn
Ep. 15: Patrick Kennedy on Addiction in America
Ep. 15: Patrick Kennedy on Addiction in America
Ep. 15: Patrick Kennedy on Addiction in America
Thursday 2nd January 2014
Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy talks about addiction and mental health in America, highlighting his efforts to expand services and break stigmas.
11 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Empowering
Transformative
Thought-provoking
About this podcast
Author:
Right Turn
Overview:
Categories:
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
62 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Patrick Kennedy's Crusade: Changing America's Approach to Addiction and Mental Health
This is a chronic illness, which means you need to, like with my asthma, treat it Every Single Day.
What happens when a former Congressman decides to tackle addiction and mental health head-on? In this episode of Right Turn Radio, Patrick Kennedy shares his journey from the halls of Congress to becoming a vocal advocate for mental health and addiction recovery. Known for authoring the Wellstone-Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, Kennedy has been instrumental in expanding access to mental health services for millions of Americans.
He opens up about the challenges and triumphs of raising awareness for these critical issues and breaking down the stigmas that surround them. Kennedy doesn't shy away from tough topics, discussing the impact of untreated mental illness and addiction on the criminal justice system. He makes a compelling case for evidence-based interventions and the necessity of treating addiction and mental health issues like any other chronic illness.
This episode is part of Right Turn Radio's 'Speaker Series', which features exclusive interviews with top specialists in addiction and recovery. If you're interested in how policy can shape better outcomes for those struggling with addiction, or if you're looking for inspiration from someone who's making a real difference, this episode is a must-listen.