Last Updated: 14 Jul, 2023 | Views: 514
Age: 57
Profession: Politician
Famous For: Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st district
Higher Education: Providence College (BS)
About (Profile/Biography):
Patrick Joseph Kennedy II, a politician, was born on July 14, 1967. Politically active and a mental health advocate, he is an American. Patrick J. Kennedy has been dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction. Continued Advocacy and Speaking Engagements: Following his time in Congress, Kennedy has remained actively engaged in advocacy work.
Patrick J. Kennedy Career:
• 1995-2011: Kennedy served as a U.S. Representative for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district for eight terms, being reelected several times.
• 1996: Kennedy co-founded the Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus to raise awareness about Down syndrome and advocate for legislation supporting individuals with the condition.
• 2000: Kennedy helped establish the Congressional Mental Health Caucus to promote mental health legislation and policies in Congress.
• 2013: Kennedy co-founded the Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing mental health and addiction treatment policies and initiatives.
• 2017: Kennedy launched the Kennedy Forum's "Don't Deny Me" campaign, aimed at enforcing mental health and addiction insurance parity laws.
• 2019: Kennedy founded the health technology company "NeuroFlow," which develops digital solutions for mental health care.
Patrick J. Kennedy Awards:
• 1996: Grand-Officer of the Order of Prince Henry, Portugal
• Paul E. Tsongas Memorial Award by Lymphoma Research Foundation
• 2002: Public Service Award by Society for Neuroscience
Patrick J. Kennedy Unknown facts:
• Patrick Joseph has used his own experiences to advocate for mental health awareness and the improvement of mental healthcare systems.
• This landmark legislation aimed to ensure that mental health and substance use disorder treatment received equal insurance coverage as physical health treatments.
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