In 2015, SAMHSA engaged national event co-hosts whose missions align closely with the
goals of Awareness Day. They included:
American Psychiatric Association/American Psychiatric Foundation
—— The American Psychiatric Association is the world’s largest psychiatric
organization. Its member physicians work together to ensure humane care and
effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders.
INTEGRATING NEW
COLLABORATORS
FOR A STRONGER MESSAGE
Each year, the Awareness Day national event is honored by the addition of new collaborators. Some
of them SAMHSA seeks; some of them seek us. No matter the route to cooperation, we know that our
messages about mental health are stronger when they are delivered together.
—— The American Psychiatric Foundation has a mission of advancing mental health,
overcoming mental illness, and eliminating stigma.
The Jed Foundation has, over the last 15 years, emerged as the leader in protecting
the emotional health of America’s 21 million college students. Their award-winning
programs are changing the way campuses, communities, and families promote
mental health and prevent suicide.
The Clinton Foundation’s Clinton Health Matters Initiative works to improve the health
and well-being of all people by activating individuals, communities, and organizations
to make meaningful contributions to the health of others.
SAMHSA also enjoyed a new media collaboration with WRC-TV (NBC-4 Washington). NBC
news anchor Doreen Gentzler, the face of NBC-4’s special project “Changing Minds,” served
as emcee of the Awareness Day national event, and the station helped promote Awareness
Day and its message through its website, social media, and other digital platforms. It also
broadcasted a 30-second SAMHSA public service announcement (PSA).
OPPOSITE PAGE (Left to right):
John MacPhee, Executive Director/CEO, The
Jed Foundation; Pamela S. Hyde, J.D., 2009–
2015 SAMHSA Administrator; Mary Lambert,
Awareness Day 2015 Honorary Chairperson;
Paul Summergrad, M.D., President, American
Psychiatric Association; and James Kallusky,
Deputy Director, Clinton Health Matters
Initiative, kicked off the Awareness Day 2015
national event.
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NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
2015 FINAL REPORT
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