Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter - A conversation and panel discussion about mental health. October 26, 2010

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has been a driving force in the field of mental health throughout her public service career. She was a member of the Governor's Commission to Improve Services to the Mentally and Emotionally Handicapped when her husband was governor of Georgia. As active honorary chair of the President's Commission on Mental Health during President Carter's administration, she helped bring about passage of the Mental Health Systems Act of 1980.

Today, she continues her leadership through The Carter Center in Atlanta. Founded by President and Mrs. Carter in 1982, the Center is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people at home and in the developing world through programs in peace and health.

Panelists
-Dr. Gregory Dziadosz is president and CEO of Touchstone innovare.
-Dr. Mark Eastburg is president and CEO of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.
-Paul Ippel serves as the executive director of Network 180, the mental health authority and substance abuse coordinating agency for Kent County.

Seating for the event is limited. Please RSVP.
Contact Kathy Rent at (616) 331-2770 or at www.allpresidents.org

Official Website: http://www.allpresidents.org