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Former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy (D-Rhode Island) joins John Williams to talk about his mission tackling the mental health crisis in the U.S. Patrick discusses his struggle with addiction, why we need to bring more attention to addiction, suicide, and mental health treatment, and the need for more vigorous advocacy. Patrick’s latest book is “Profiles in Mental Health Courage.” Mr. Kennedy will be speaking at a City Club of Chicago event tomorrow at 12pm. Find more information here.