2009 International Capstone Meeting on Suicidality: Academia, Government and Industry Forum
At the first International Capstone Meeting on suicidality, hosted by Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute, Gail addressed the gathering on "A Consumer Perspective: When the Facts are Not Enough." The meeting gathered researchers and industry representatives from around the world and was held at the New York Psychiatric Institute January 26 and 27.
Gail addresses Nebraska Association of Homes and Services for Children, October 2008
Gail was the keynote speaker at the annual Conference for the Nebraska Association of Homes and Service for Children, held October 23, 2008.
2007 Special Needs Bestseller by LibraryJournal.com
Will's Choice listed as a 2007 Special Needs Bestseller by LibraryJournal.com
Newsweek Magazine, July 16, 2007, "Trouble in a 'Black Box,"
Gail is quoted in this Newsweek article which suggests that the black box warning on antidepressants for teens and young adults may have had an adverse effect on prescribing practices. Griffith says, "If" I had known how much the label would rattle parents, I wouldn't have voted for it [the black box warning]." In December 2006, the FDA's psychopharmacological committee voted 6 to 2 to extend the black box labelling to young persons up to twenty-four years of age. Griffith voted against extending the label to include this larger constituency, siting the extraordinary vulnerability of this population and the disastrous consequences of failing to treat depression.
FDA names Gail griffith consumer representative to the Psychopharmacologica Drug Advisory Committee
In August 2007, Gail was named consumer representative to the Food and Drug Administration's Psychopharmalogical Drug Advisory Committee for a four year term.
Will's Choice reviewed on American Association of Suicidology website, Summer 2007
Will's Choice: A suicidal teen, a desperate mother, and a chronicle of recovery by Gail Griffith (2006)
Reviewed by Judy R. Kletter. Go to: http://www.suicidology.org/ and click on "bookstore" AAS reviewed books.
Keynote spaker at 2007 American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Meeting
On October 3, Gail will deliver the keyntoe address to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, meeting in Kissimmee, Florida. She will recount how her family came to terms with the suicide attempt of her teenage son.
Radio interviews 2006
Over the course of the summer, Gail was interviewed about teen depression and Will's Choice for the following live radio programs:
What's Going On? June 9th
WLYU- Vidalia, Georgia
Jeff Brucculeri Show, June 21st
KAKC-AM - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Kris McGregor, June 22nd
Spirit 88.9 FM KVSS - Omaha, Nebraska
Greg Berg Show, June 23rd
WGTD-FM - Madison, Wisconsin
Ron Thulin Show, June 27th
KAHL San Antonio
KGAB, Wyoming, Friday, July 7th
North Dakota Public Radio on "Access to Healthcare Issues"
interviewed September 23, by Sarah Morrau.
Suicide Prevention Action Network
2006 Tipper Gore Remember the Children Award
Gail was honored with the "Tipper Gore: Remember the Children Award," given by the National Mental Health Association at their annual meeting in June. For pictures of the ceremony, or details about NMHA's annual meeting, please visit their website, www.nmha.org.
CrisisLink to honor Gail at annual Link Up and Listen event in 2006
The non-profit Crisis Link selected Gail to receive one of four Community Hero Awards at the annual Link Up and Listen event, March 29, 2006. The organization cited her work "advocating for mental health issues and raising awareness of the threat and impact of suicide."