Mental Health America (Formerly National Mental Health Association)
The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) recently changed its name to Mental Health America (MHA) and says that it addresses all aspects of mental health…
Center for the Advancement of Children’s Mental Health (CACMH)
In 2000, psychiatrist Peter Jensen, formerly Associate Director for child and adolescent research at National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), founded and directs this center…
Suicide Prevention Action Network USA (SPAN)
SPAN was formed in 1996, coincidentally at the same time TeenScreen’s public survey projects started. In May 2009, SPAN merged with AFSP and serves as…
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia And Depression (NARSAD)
NARSAD is, according to its description, “the largest donor-supported organization that supports research on brain and behavior disorders.” Former NIMH director Herbert Pardes has been…
Herbert Pardes: Creating The Front Group Pipe Line
Herbert Pardes is the former NIMH Director (1972-84) and President of the American Psychiatric Association (1989) when he admitted that schizophrenia could not even be…