Patrick J. Kennedy Quotes

A collection of quotes by Patrick J. Kennedy.

Patrick J. Kennedy is an American politician and mental health advocate. Born on July 14, 1967, in Brigantine, New Jersey, he is the son of Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy and Virginia Joan Bennett Kennedy. Patrick J. Kennedy served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2011, representing Rhode Island's 1st congressional district.

During his time in Congress, Kennedy was known for his work on mental health and addiction issues. He co-authored the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, which aimed to ensure that health insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorders was on par with coverage for other medical conditions.

Throughout his career, Kennedy has been open about his own struggles with mental illness and addiction. He founded The Kennedy Forum, an organization dedicated to advancing mental health policies and combatting stigma. In addition, he co-chairs the Mental Health & Addiction Leadership Council, which focuses on implementing evidence-based practices in the mental health field.

Patrick J. Kennedy continues to be a prominent voice in the national conversation on mental health, advocating for improved access to treatment, increased funding for research, and greater awareness about the challenges faced by individuals living with mental illness.

On the other hand, the American public possesses a great res

On the other hand, the American public possesses a great resilience and strength, and good risk communication strategies can tap into and even amplify those assets.

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Moreover, as the leadership of the House confirmed last year

Moreover, as the leadership of the House confirmed last year, the Administration remains opposed to a congressional resolution on the Armenian Genocide due to Turkish objections. This approach sends absolutely the wrong signal to Turkey and to the rest of the world.

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Leadership

Terrorism is a psychological warfare. Terrorists try to mani

Terrorism is a psychological warfare. Terrorists try to manipulate us and change our behavior by creating fear, uncertainty, and division in society.

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Fear

In the last 5 years, American employers have lost over $150

In the last 5 years, American employers have lost over $150 billion of productivity to depression alone. That is more than the GDP of 28 different States during the same period.

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Alone

For students today, only 10 percent of children from working

For students today, only 10 percent of children from working-class families graduate from college by the age of 24 as compared to 58 percent of upper-middle-class and wealthy families.

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Age

If we do not provide education for every single American, we

If we do not provide education for every single American, we are consigning those without an education to second-class status.

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Education

Americans have been given goals to achieve in Iraq, but not

Americans have been given goals to achieve in Iraq, but not the standards by which to measure progress. And the only assurance Americans have been given that we can reach those goals is to trust the President and his Administration at their word.

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Trust