Special Webcast "Words Matter: Talking About Mental Health"

Good, please join us for a apecial webcast "Words Matter: Talking About Mental Health."

Good, please join us for the next event in the 2015-16 Conversations at The Carter Center series. Words Matter: Talking About Mental Health Date: Thursday, April 21, 2016, 7-8:15 p.m. EDT Location: Webcast only Cost: Free of charge WATCH ON APRIL 21, 7 P.M. EDT » One simple way we can help people dealing with mental illness is by choosing our words with care. How we speak and write about mental illness can help either reinforce or break down stereotypes. The Carter Center has long worked to reduce stigma by providing fellowships to journalists covering mental health. Learn more about their work and discover ways to talk about mental health sensitively. Panelists:   · Misty Williams, Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter and 2014/15 Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Fellow · Hank Klibanoff, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, member of the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships Advisory Board · Dr. Glenda Wrenn, director, Division of Behavioral Health, Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine (clinical psychiatrist) Moderator: Rebecca Palpant Shimkets, associate director of The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Note: Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will introduce the program. Donate Now   |   Forward to a Friend   |   Subscribe Now   |   Like Us on Facebook In FY2013-14, 90% of our spending went directly to those in need. We appreciate the opportunity to communicate with you. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell, exchange, or rent your email address. Update Your Preferences or Unsubscribe. The Carter Center | 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5100 | www.cartercenter.org © 2016 All rights reserved.

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