Making Mental Health an Essential Health: My Journey Patrick J. Kennedy had a strong belief that mental health should be a top concern for the country from the beginning of his career in public service. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 stands out from the others after 16 years in Congress and the passage of innumerable measures because of its influence on all Americans' lives. By ending long-standing medical practices that kept mental and physical health apart from one another, frequently with disastrous results, this bill assures that they are treated equally. Patrick J. Kennedy will talk about why investing in innovation is necessary, why the healthcare system needs to change to better accommodate mental healthcare, the underlying public policy imperatives of parity, and why mental health is essential to the overall health and wellness of all Americans. Kennedy will also talk about his own struggle with mental illness, his recovery, and his outlook on the world right now. How to Improve the System for Mental Health: The vast majority of people concur that mental health issues including alcohol or drug misuse, depression, and anxiety are severe public health issues. Nearly as many people think that the way we now approach mental health has to change. This talk will concentrate on the actions that must be taken to realize President Kennedy's goal of ensuring that every American has the best possible mental health. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act's implementation, strategies for accelerating diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative improvements, and ways to mainstream mental health in American medicine will all be discussed. Patients will have better results as a result, and everyone will experience cheaper expenditures..

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