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For Immediate Release
October 6, 2002
MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK
Nashville, TN —
Mental illness affects the lives of many people throughout Tennessee. In fact, four of the 10 leading causes of disabilities in the United States are mental disorders. It is with this understanding that the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities in conjunction with the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Tennessee and the Tennessee Coalition for Mental Health and Substance Abuse would like to announce Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) from October 6 to October 12, 2002.The current perception of mental illness focuses on effective treatment, rehabilitation and recovery along with the belief that adults and children with biological brain disorders have a right to fair, affordable and effective treatment.
Every day, barriers to mental illness recovery are falling, with more than 30 states adopting measures to ensure health insurance parity. Even so, there remains an urgency to overcome the stigma and discrimination that surrounds mental illness. This stigma continues to be the single most significant barrier to people seeking out the help they need.
Throughout MIAW, various statewide activities have been planned to increase greater awareness of mental illness and its effects along with the programs, services and supports that are in place for those with the condition.
Mental Illness Awareness Week Activities for Greater Nashville and Knoxville
| Sunday, October 6 |
Service of Hope Hillsboro Presbyterian Church 5820 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Candlelight Service Lakeshore Park 5908 Lyons View, Knoxville, TN 7 p.m./ (865) 602-7807 |
| Monday, October 7 |
"Walk the Walk: Talk the Talk" WNOX 99.1 8 a.m./ Volunteer Ministry Center (865) 524-3926 Discussion on the homeless population with mental health professionals, consumers and local media personalities. |
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"Mental Illness in the Schools: Different Roles, A Common Goal" Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 9132 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 7 – 9 p.m./ (865) 602-7807 |
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| Tuesday, October 8 |
"Caring for Every Seniors’ Mental Health" First United Methodist Church 804 Montvale Station Rd, Maryville, TN Free fair for adults aged 55+ and their caregivers 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m./ (865) 977-5718 |
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Teen Suicide Forum Nashville State Technical Institute Auditorium 120 White Bridge Road, Nashville, TN 7 – 9 p.m. |
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| Wednesday, October 9 |
MIAW Press Conference/Governor’s Proclamation East steps of the Capitol, Nashville, TN 10 a.m./Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Development Disabilities’ Office of Public Information and Education: (615) 532-6610 Joyce Judge, Executive Director, NAMI Tennessee: (865) 602-7900 Anita Bertrand, Director, Mental Health Association of Tennessee: (615) 242-7122 |
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"Minding the Mind: In a Multicultural Community of Faith" Mt. Olive Baptist Church 1601 Dandridge SE, Knoxville, TN 6:00 – 6:45 p.m./ (865) 524-1601 |
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| Thursday, October 10 |
National Depression Screening Day Screenings for Generalized Anxiety Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Depression and Manic Depression/Bi-Polar will be available at various screening sites in Middle TN. For more information call: the Mental Health Association of Middle TN at (615) 269-5355 or the Mental Health Association of Greater Knoxville at (865) 584-9125. Or search www.mentalhealthscreening.org for a location nearest you. |
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"Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk Breakfast" Central United Methodist Church 201 Third Ave., Knoxville, TN Join local media personalities and experts on homelessness. 7 – 9 a.m./ Voluntary Ministry Center: (865) 524-3926 |
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| Friday, October 11 |
"Changes, Challenges & Choices: From Patient to Person, From Illness to Wellness" Volunteer Landing (next to Calhoun’s and the Riverboat Company), Knoxville, TN 3 – 7 p.m./ (865) 541-6655 ext. 4106 |
| Saturday, October 12 |
Mental Health Fair Rivergate Mall, Goodlettsville, TN 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
For further information please call:
Joyce Judge, Executive Director, NAMI Tennessee: (865) 602-7900
Anita Bertrand, Director, Mental Health Association of Tennessee: (615) 242-7122
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