Media Advisory: Positive and Peaceful Elections Virtual Event on Oct. 29

Plus: Patrick Kennedy & Jason Carter Honor Rosalynn Carter’s 50 years of Mental Health

What:

Join us on Oct. 29 to discuss how 2020 has changed the mental health conversation and access to care.

Plus: We will be honoring Rosalynn Carter’s 50 years of mental health leadership. See highlights of her achievements for half a century here.

  • Patrick J. Kennedy, former U.S. Congressman & founder of The Kennedy Forum
  • Jason Carter, Chairman, Carter Center Board of Trustees
  • Kari Cobham, Sr. Associate Director, Carter Center Mental Health Program
  • Samhita Kumar, Associate Director, Carter Center Mental Health Program

When:

12-1 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 29

How to Watch:

Watch on Facebook.com/cartercenter and on cartercenter.org

Program Description:

Have the challenges we’ve faced in 2020 made it more acceptable to talk about mental health? Join our panel discussion and share your comments and questions on Facebook.

You’ll also hear what Patrick Kennedy and Carter Center Board of Trustees Chair Jason Carter have to say about the impact of Rosalyn Carter’s mental health leadership and what’s needed to keep the momentum going in the next decade.

Video Debut:

At the beginning of the conversation, Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander will introduce a new video celebrating Rosalynn Carter’s 50 years of mental health advocacy.

More Information:

Contact Rennie Sloan at rennie.sloan@cartercenter.org.