Patrick Kennedy: Part 2 : A Real Mental Health Strategy

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?

Tony Mantor

Positivity, Autism Awareness, Autism, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Special Needs, Autism Acceptance, Entertainment, Alternative Health, Celebrities, Never Give Up

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🗓️ 29 May 2026

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Send us Fan Mail We sit down with former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy to get specific about what a real national mental health strategy looks like and why the current system wastes money while people end up isolated, hospitalized, incarcerated, or living on the streets. We dig into integrated care, schools-based prevention, telehealth, and the rising risks of AI so listeners walk away with practical policy ideas and a clear sense of what needs to change next. • the need fo...

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0:00.0	Welcome to Why Not Me, Embracing Autism and Mental Health worldwide, hosted by Tony Mature.
0:15.3	Broadcasting from the heart of Music City, USA, Nashville, Tennessee.
0:21.2	Join us as our guests share their raw,
0:24.1	howlful stories.
0:25.8	Some will spark laughter, others will move you to tears.
0:30.9	These real life journeys inspire, connect, and remind you
0:36.3	that you're never alone.
0:38.3	We're igniting a global movement to empower everyone
0:42.3	to make a lasting difference
0:44.3	by fostering deep awareness, unwavering acceptance
0:48.3	and profound understanding of autism and mental health.
0:53.3	Tune in, be inspired, and join us in transforming the world one story at a time.
1:02.6	Hi, I'm Tony Mantor.
1:04.7	Welcome to Why Not Me, Embracing Autism and Mental Health worldwide.
1:09.4	Welcome to our special event, crafting justice, empowering autism and mental health worldwide. Welcome to our special event, crafting justice, empowering autism
1:13.7	and mental health through legislation. Yesterday's conversation was so engaging and packed with so many
1:20.3	topics that we just did not have time to cover them all. He's graciously given us his time to come back
1:26.2	today. Joining us today is Patrick Kennedy.
1:29.0	Former U.S. congressman and passionate advocate for mental health reform.
1:33.6	With a legacy of groundbreaking legislation, including the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act,
1:39.7	he has reshaped how we address mental health and addiction in America.
1:43.6	He joins us as he shares his
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