ATLANTA — The 28th annual Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum will be held Tuesday at the Carter Center. This is the first time the event has been held since the former first lady passed away last year.
Rosalynn Carter was known for advocating for mental health, among many priorities and service to others.
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Mental health services and supports have also been a priority for the state’s first lady during her tenure in the state Capitol.
In a similar tradition, Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp will speak at Tuesday’s forum, which will focus on suicide prevention and mental health services for veterans and youth in Georgia, as well as the rollout of the 988 Crisis Line.
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The Mental Health Forum prioritizes ways to confront systemic barriers to mental health care and work toward a more effective mental health system for all Georgians, and advocates for inclusivity, equity, and advocacy in mental health advocacy. Focus on emphasizing resilience.
“This year’s Georgia Mental Health Forum is especially meaningful, not only because of the passing last year of our inspirational founder, former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter, but also because of the It’s also because we collectively strengthen our resolve to take concrete action to make health care ‘access’ available to all Georgians,’ said Eve Carter Center Mental Health Program Director. Dr. Bird said in a statement.
“We are working to eliminate barriers to accessing mental health care, advance crisis response, and hold key stakeholders accountable for enforcing the Georgia Mental Health Parity Act. Families are in urgent need of prevention, intervention and targeted treatment and services,” she added.
Kemp will speak on a panel with Department of Behavioral Health and Disabilities Secretary Kevin Tanner. The two men will discuss suicide among America’s youth and veterans.
According to the Carter Center, suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds in Georgia, and 45% of Georgia children have difficulty accessing the mental health care, behavioral treatment, and counseling they need. Ta.
This free event begins at 9:30 a.m. both in-person and online.
Registration can be completed online here.
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