Patrick J. Kennedy

At-a-Glance

Co-Founder of The Kennedy Forum (since 2013), a nonprofit advancing evidence-based practices and policies in mental health and addiction.
Co-authored the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act during his time in Congress.
Served as a U.S. Representative for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district from 1995 to 2011.
Co-authored the New York Times Bestseller, “A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction” (2015).
Co-founder of One Mind, an organization promoting global investment in brain research.
Co-founder of Psych Hub, an online learning platform for mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Providence College.

Biography

Patrick J. Kennedy II is an American retired politician and a dedicated mental health advocate. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he is the youngest child of Senator Ted Kennedy and a nephew of President John F.

Kennedy. He graduated from Phillips Academy and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Providence College in 1991.