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National Council in the News:

• One-Third of Mass Shootings Committed by People With Mental Illness, Study Says*
  Stateline | In-depth discussion of the MDI report.
• Lobbying World*
  The Hill | Reyna Taylor is announced as the new vice president of public policy at the National Council.
• Reactionary, ill-informed commentary perpetuates stigma
  The Kennedy Forum | Patrick Kennedy engages with the MDI mass violence report in a new blog post.
• Behavioral Health Report Says Mental Illness Plays a Minor Role in Mass Shootings
  Security Magazine | Reprint of the Mass Violence report press release.
• Q&A: DeWine's Mental Health Proposals After The Dayton Shooting
  WOSU | Article cites statistics from the MDI mass violence report.
• Report: 'Mental illness plays important but limited role in mass violence'
  WTVT | National Council member is interviewed on the MDI mass violence report.
  

Public Policy:

• WisEye Morning Minute: Republican Legislators Address Mental Health Needs - Madison.com
• A Federal Panel Says All Adults Should Be Screened for Drug Addiction: Brainstorm Health - Fortune
• A border wall is no solution to the opioid crisis - People's World

General Behavioral Health:

• Study: Talking About Mental Health Reduces Stigma Among Students - Inside Higher Ed
• Ohio Opens First High School For Students Dealing With Drug Addiction - WBUR

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Nicholas Thomas
National Council for Behavioral Health
540-834-7590
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