Center for Family and Human Rights

GLOBAL PRESIDENT & CEO, MICHELLE SIE WHITTEN, TO KEYNOTE AT THE UNITED NATIONS WOMENS CONFERENCE TO COMMEMORATE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY 2023

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

In December 2011, the General Assembly declared 21 March as World Down Syndrome Day (A/RES/66/149).

Key Points: 
  • In December 2011, the General Assembly declared 21 March as World Down Syndrome Day (A/RES/66/149).
  • The General Assembly decided, with effect from 2012, to observe World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March each year.
  • A popular video created by GLOBAL in honor of World Down Syndrome Day will be presented at the conference— watch here.
  • In addition to providing an important keynote presentation at the United Nations in New York City, GLOBAL will also celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with an in-person and virtual dance party on Friday, March 24.

Newport Healthcare Takes the Stage at APA 2022 Convention

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newport Healthcare , a national network of evidence-based treatment programs for teens and young adults with primary mental health disorders, will take the stage at this week's international APA 2022 Convention held in Minneapolis, Minn.

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newport Healthcare , a national network of evidence-based treatment programs for teens and young adults with primary mental health disorders, will take the stage at this week's international APA 2022 Convention held in Minneapolis, Minn.
  • Running from August 4-6, the APA ( American Psychological Association ) Convention will include a total of seven presentations by Newport Healthcare clinicians and researchers.
  • 46) Device Management and Intelligence Committee, Executive Director of Outpatient Services for Newport Healthcare and Barbara Nosal, PhD, LMFT, LADC, Chief Clinical Officer for Newport Healthcare.
  • Newport Healthcare, including Newport Academy, Newport Institute, Center for Families, and the Center for Research and Innovation, provides evidence-based healing centers for teens, young adults, and families struggling with primary mental health issues.