The Flag Tours Massachusetts

On May 5, 2003, NAMI-Massachusetts kicked off Mental Health Month with "Celebrate Revery" and a flag ceremony. The flag was displayed in the Massachusetts State House. The National Lieutenant Governors’Association (NLGA) is sponsoring a project to eliminate stigma and promote mental health awareness, organized around the bold and striking mental health flag designed and hand-painted by Kristy Worthen of NAMI Arkansas.

Opening remarks were received from Toby Fisher, Executive Director, and Jean DeRosa, President of NAMI-Massachusetts. Speakers included Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey, former member of the NAMI national board of directors, Fred Frese, Ph.D., and Massachusetts State Senator, Sue Tucker.

Massachusetts Lt. Gov.Kerry Healey	Kristy speaking at NAMI-Massachusetts
Mary speaking at NAMI-Massachusetts	Mary and Kristy sign a copy of their book
	Dr. Fred Frese receives a standing ovation
Building Blocks

Massachusetts Lt. Gov.Kerry Healey's signature on the Mental Health Flag
Image by: McCardinal Photo

A local artist made the following sketches during the events that took place...

Kristy and Mary at the podium

The Artist is Sylvia Gilman of Massachusetts

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