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ValueOptions Helps Promote Mental Health Education in the New York City Metropolitan Area WLIW21 New York Public Television's "Healthy Minds" Series Gets to the Heart of Mental Heath Issues

Norfolk, Virginia—September 7, 2006—Debuting Sept. 10 on producing station WLIW21 New York Public Television, “Healthy Minds” takes viewers a step closer to the realities and misconceptions of mental health diseases and the tolls these afflictions bring to people, their families and caregivers.

Sponsored in part by ValueOptions, “Healthy Minds” is a 13-part educational series comprised of 30-minute programs aimed to inform patients, families and the general public about the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric conditions. With each episode scheduled to air Sundays at 11:30 a.m. on WLIW21 New York Public Television, the program will feature interviews with a host of mental health experts and most importantly, the patients themselves who are undergoing psychiatric treatment and recovery. Details of each episode are posted on WLIW’s website at www.wliw.org/healthyminds.

According to an estimate from the National Institute of Mental Health, 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one in four adults — suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. That figure translates to 57.7 million adults in the United States.

The “Healthy Minds” series, hosted by psychiatrist Dr. Jeffery Borenstein with the New York Academy of Medicine, serves to educate New York metropolitan area viewers about psychiatric conditions and ways to seek professional care. It goes in depth about real-life stories and unfolds misconceptions about mental health illnesses and the stigmas behind them.

As Dr. Borenstein explains, “Everyone is touched by psychiatric conditions, either themselves or a loved one. Our goal is to share cutting edge information from experts along with personal experiences from people who have overcome psychiatric conditions. I want people to know that with help, there is hope.”

“’Healthy Minds’ reflects a core mission of public television, providing access to information that directly impacts the lives of families in the communities we serve,” said WLIW President and General Manager Terrel Cass. “We hope this series will serve as a resource for families and healthcare providers to open lines of communication.”

The series will cover a variety of mental health topics such as depression, suicide prevention, schizophrenia, post traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, Alzheimer’s disease, insomnia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, bipolar disorder and more.

ValueOptions is supporting the “Healthy Minds” television series as part of a larger company effort to raise public awareness about mental health disorders and ways to seek treatment. ValueOptions is encouraging people with mental health and substance abuse disorders to not face these problems alone, but instead to reach out for help. Only then can they begin the process of treatment and recovery.

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Airs sundays at 11.30 am;
rebroadcasts sundays at 7.30 am

One in ten Americans experience some disability from a diagnosable mental illness in the course of any given year*- but for many families, the fear and shame associated with a diagnosis often leads to suffering without hope. Healthy Minds, aims to remove the stigma that can prevent patients and their families from seeking help for mental disorders. Each half-hour episode humanizes a particular mental health condition through inspiring personal stories, with leading researchers and experts from institutions such as Columbia University, Rockefeller University and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory providing the latest information about diagnosis and treatment. Episodes will cover a wide range of topics, including anxiety, stress, insomnia, chemical dependency, post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), attention deficit disorder, Alzheimer's Disease and schizophrenia, to bring the general public a better understanding of disorders that can affect anyone, at any age.

In the premiere episode, news veteran Mike Wallace and his wife Mary discuss how they dealt with his depression and reveal for the first time intimate details about his suicide attempt and ultimate recovery. Series guests also include Nobel Prize winning author and lecturer Eric Kandel and broadcast journalist Jane Pauley, who shares her personal struggle with bipolar disorder.

The series is hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, CEO and Medical Director of Holliswood Hospital and Chair for the Section on Psychiatry at the New York Academy of Medicine.

As Dr. Borenstein explains, "Everyone is touched by psychiatric conditions, either themselves or a loved one. Our goal is to share cutting edge information from experts along with personal experiences from people who have overcome psychiatric conditions. I want people to know that with help, there is hope."

"Healthy Minds reflects a core mission of public television, providing access to information that directly impacts the lives of families in the communities we serve," said WLIW President and General Manager Terrel Cass. "We hope this series will serve as a resource for families and healthcare providers to open lines of communication."

This 13-part series continues WLIW's history of productions exploring healthcare issues including The Other Drug Problem, Pharmacists: Unsung Heroes and Healthcare: Healing the System.

Healthy Minds is made possible in part by NARSAD, ValueOptions, New York Academy of Medicine, The van Ameringen Foundation and by the New York State Office of Mental Health.


Executive Producer: Theresa Statz Smith. Co-producer: Mary Puma.




*National Institute of Mental Health Agenda.


General Resources for All Program Topics:
American Psychiatric Association
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Institute of Mental Health
National Mental Health Association

Topic-specific resources listed under episode descriptions below.



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Healthy Minds Episode Descriptions
november 5

Alzheimer's Disease
Cutting edge science brings us closer to unraveling the mystery of Alzheimer's disease while we learn about ways to support the caregivers coping with their loved one's illness. November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month.

Resources:
Alzheimer¹s Association
Fisher Center for Alzheimer¹s Research Foundation



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november 12
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can develop following the experience or witnessing of life-threatening events. Guests share their stories and experts talk about diagnosis and the latest in treatment.

Resource:
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)



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november 19
Jane Pauley on Bipolar Disorder
Broadcast journalist Jane Pauley shares her personal struggle with bipolar disorder.

Resource:
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance



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december 24
Mike Wallace on Depression
News veteran Mike Wallace and his wife Mary discuss how they dealt with his depression and reveal for the first time intimate details about his suicide attempt and ultimate recovery.

Resources:
Depression Questionnaire
Depression Screening
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression




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december 31
Depression
Uncover the latest in diagnosis and treatment of depression. Guests include Nobel Laureate Dr. Eric Kandel and Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of Lincoln's Depression.

Resources:
Depression Questionnaire
Depression Screening
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression




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january 7
Bipolar Disorder with Patty Duke
An examination of bipolar disorder - also known as manic-depressive illness. Guests share their experiences and talk about treatments that allow people to lead full and productive lives.

Resource:
Depression and BiPolar Support Alliance



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january 14
Suicide Prevention
A closer look at suicide - the likely causes, its warning signs, trends in suicide rates and recent treatment advances.

Resources:
American Society for Suicide Prevention
Depression and BiPolar Support Alliance
New York State Office of Mental Health's Suicide Prevention Education Awareness Kit (SPEAK)
Teen Depression
Teen Screen



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january 21
Anxiety and Stress
Understand anxiety - from everyday stress and worry to full blown anxiety disorders that often occur along with other mental or physical illnesses. Effective therapies are available and research continues to uncover new information and treatments.

Resource:
Anxiety Disorders Association of America


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