Mental Health Conference 2006
Introduction / Keynote & Featured Speakers / Schedule of Events / Sponsors / Testimonials
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Peter S. Kramer, MD
The Keynote Speaker for the June 4, 2006 Community Mental Health Conference will be Dr. Peter D. Kramer, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Kramer has been called by the New York Times "possibly the best known psychiatrist in America." He is the author of the groundbreaking book, Listening to Prozac, and the recently highly acclaimed book, Against Depression. Dr. Kramer is also the host of the weekly public radio series The Infinite Mind. Two programs hosted by Dr. Kramer in 2004 won top media awards: the Gracie Allen Award from the American Women in Radio and Television and a National Mental Health Association Media Award.
Featured Speaker
Terry J. Wise
Terry Wise is the author of Waking Up: Climbing Through the Darkness (forward by Rabbi Harold Kushner), the noted book that provides a road map for the restoration of emotional health. Ms. Wise has provided motivational messages to professional and consumers and has made an enormous impact on those who have heard her speak. After a recent presentation at Columbia University, Professor Barry Farber declared " I can't imagine any mental health related presentation to be more powerful or memorable." Many similar comments are on Ms. Wise's website, www.terrywise.com.
As a survivor of many attempts of suicide, Wise speaks from the patient's chair and delivers a gripping message about the consequences of untreated depression.
This year she was the recipient of a National Mental Health Award, sponsored by Eli Lily and Company. The"Welcome Back Award" recognizes the distinguished achievement and work that has had a major impact on the depression community.