The Kennedy Forum is proud to announce its participation as a Pathfinder organization for the Brain Economy Action Forum. The Brain Economy Action Forum is organized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and McKinsey Health Institute, convening a dynamic group of stakeholders to drive dialogue and action toward sustainable economic growth and societal well-being. Pathfinder … Continued

The Kennedy Forum led a letter co-signed by 10 leading organizations welcoming Daniel Aronowitz, who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Sept. 18 as the Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). EBSA plays a critical role in protecting the rights of America’s workers and families, including enforcement of the … Continued

Many Americans have encountered an insurance denial for a treatment or medication, particularly for those who seek mental health care. What many don’t realize is that such denials may violate mental health parity laws in their state. From coast to coast, hundreds of laws exist to guarantee that mental health care is covered no more … Continued

Caption: Jacobson attends an event as an expert across multiple topics regarding ASD and MHPAEA advocacy. As a mother of a children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Kristin Jacobson remembers times when she could only focus on getting through the next task at hand. “I remember I watched the documentary ‘Autism, the Musical’ and there … Continued

When Anna Jackson was first diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, her body was signaling a profound struggle within. “My hair was falling out, my eyes were sunken in, and I was so undernourished that if I stood up, I’d pass out,” Jackson said. “I had to undergo re-feeding because my bones were eating themselves.” Like 70% … Continued

Representatives from The Kennedy Forum, Third Horizon, and the American Medical Association helped audiences understand how to navigate the Mental Health Parity Index, a remarkable new tool that the organizations launched to aid transparency about gaps in mental health care. More than156 million Americans with commercial insurance are often forced out-of-network for mental health treatment, … Continued

Joint Statement by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, American Psychological Association, Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action, Inseparable, The Kennedy Forum, Legal Action Center, Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, Mental Health America, National Alliance on Mental Illness, National Alliance for Eating Disorders, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, National Council on Problem Gambling, and … Continued

Caption: Faith Carlson with her brother, Andrew Faith Carlson, a Clinical Therapist specializing in eating disorder treatment at Victus Counseling, was drawn to the field after learning that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental health condition, second only to opioid use disorder. She wanted to make a difference in helping those … Continued

A new development has emerged in a suit filed against the Trump White House. The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) sued the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services to stop the final parity rule, which helps ensure access to insurance-covered mental health care. The Trump Administration asked for an extension to respond to … Continued

In a new letter led by The Kennedy Forum and signed by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy, & Action, Inseparable, Legal Action Center, Mental Health America, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, … Continued