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…
Grassley asks more mental health ‘patients rights’ groups (for ADHD, Bi-Polar, TeenScreen, etc.) to disclose Pharma $$
Senator Grassley has asked 33 medical groups for information about their financial backing they get from the medical device, insurance and pharmaceutical industries, including several psychiatric front groups such as Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Mental Health America, NARSAD, Screening for Mental Health Inc. and the National Center for Mental Checkups at Columbia University (TeenScreen).
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…