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05-04-2010 - Discussion on Mental Health Services in Hawaii Scheduled for May 19

Join us at Abercrombie for Governor headquarters (Ward Warehouse, 2nd Floor, next door to Kincaid’s) on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for a discussion about Mental Health Services in Hawaii. Attendance is free of charge. Refreshments will be served.

May is National Mental Health Month, and across America events are being convened to promote mental wellness in homes, communities and schools. This discussion will focus on the important issues, barriers and opportunities related to mental health services in Hawaii.  Largely driven by Federal consent decrees, Hawai’i made important strides in improving its mental health systems for children and adults. Where do we stand today? Where are we headed?

Neil has a great interest in these issues and wants to make sure Hawai’i has a comprehensive system of care so that people can access quality mental health services free from discrimination or stigma. 

Four experts from the field will join Neil Abercrombie in a panel discussion on this important issue: >Mental Health Matters! The Present and Future of Mental Health Services in Hawaii. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and join the discussion.

Andrew Aoki, Deputy Campaign Manager, will moderate. In addition to Neil Abercrombie, the panelists will be:

Dr. Al Arensdorf, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Marya Grambs, Executive Director, Mental Health America of Hawaii

Dr. Stephen Kemble, Associate Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine

Mike Wylie, Ph.D., Psychologist

Please RSVP to Josh Levinson at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 589-2237.  

The event will be live-streamed on the web at http://www.neilabercrombie.com/index.php/live/.  Those watching online will be able to submit questions for the panelists.

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