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Saturday, November 7, 2009
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Equal Rights for the Brain;
Treatment, Advocacy, Community and Science
NAMI Indiana's 2009 State Conference
Come Hear Dominic Carter, Author of: No Momma's Boy
which chronicles his triumphant struggles in overcoming his mother's mental illness while growing up in the Bronx.
Mr. Carter is a political news anchor for New York 1 in NY, NY.
Saturday, October 24th at the Marten House and Lilly Conference Center
Click on 2009 NAMI Indiana State Conference Tab to register today!
In difficult economic times, Hoosier families across the state have even
greater needs for NAMI Indiana's education, advocacy and
support initiatives.
You can make a difference for those in need by participating in NAMI Indiana's "EVERY MONTH" campaign.
Participating in the "EVERY MONTH" campaign means making a
commitment to take regular personal action that improves
the lives of Hoosiers affected by mental illness.
Also, for those who are able, participating in the campaign can mean
making a financial contribution to NAMI Indiana or making a regular
monthly contribution through automatic credit card deductions.
 We're happy to be an NIMH Outreach Partner
What is the NIMH Outreach Partnership Program?
The Outreach Partnership Program is a nationwide initiative of the NIMH with support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and in cooperation with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Program enlists national and state organizations in partnerships to help bridge the gap between research and clinical practice by disseminating the latest scientific findings; informing the public about mental disorders, alcoholism, and drug addiction; and reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with these illnesses. The Program strives to increase public awareness about the importance of basic and clinical research in improving treatments for—and ultimately curing and preventing—mental illnesses and addiction disorders through advancing knowledge about the brain and behavior. The Program also provides NIMH with the opportunity to engage community groups across the U.S. in developing a national research agenda grounded in public health need.
Objectives
The Outreach Partnership Program is a vital element in the broad NIMH outreach effort to deliver science-based information to the public, health professionals, constituency groups, and all interested stakeholders. Through its Outreach and National Partners, the Program strives to:
- Disseminate science-based information on mental illnesses, alcoholism, and drug abuse to consumers, families, and policymakers at the state and local level.
- Support the understanding of brain disorders, specifically mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders, and the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental disorders, alcoholism, and drug addiction.
- Encourage individuals with symptoms of mental disorders, alcoholism, and drug addiction to seek help.
- Eliminate disparities that exist in access to care and health outcomes due to race, culture, age, geographical location, and gender.
- Facilitate information exchange between the NIMH and national and state groups.
- Engage state-level community groups in the research priority-setting process.
Outreach Partners
There are 51 Outreach Partner organizations in the Program; one competitively selected partner in every state in the U.S. and the District of Columbia. As part of the agreement with NIMH, each Outreach Partner conducts a statewide mental health outreach and education program to deliver science-based messages to the public, a broad range of health professionals, and traditionally underserved populations. Partners also collaborate with universities and other research institutions to increase opportunities for volunteer participation in NIMH and NIH sponsored clinical studies.
Benefits provided to the Outreach Partners include a small annual stipend, travel reimbursement to the Annual Meeting, and access to NIMH scientific and educational publications for mass dissemination. Partners also have numerous opportunities for networking with Federal, national, and state organizations through the annual meetings, a listserv, and a biweekly update with the latest news and resources.
Updates
Prepared by NIMH’s Office of Constituency Relations and Public Liaison, the Update is a succinct, categorized newsletter of the newest government resources for the mental health and substance abuse fields delivered via e-mail twice a month. The Update summarizes:
- new alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and mental disorders research;
- Federal grant opportunities;
- materials, reports, and other tools that help targeted audiences gain a better understanding of mental illnesses, alcoholism, drug dependence disorders, the research programs of the NIH, and services support mechanisms of SAMHSA; and
- Federal government mental health/substance abuse related meetings, conferences and online presentations.
Recipients use the Update to stay current on these issues and are encouraged to share it with co-workers, colleagues, constituents, and post it on their websites. Subscribers may visit the following link to view or search archive issues. The most current issue can be found below:
 Mental Health in Indiana
Mental illnesses are physical brain disorders that profoundly disrupt a person's ability to think, feel, and relate to others and their environment. They are more common than cancer, diabetes, or heart disease. It is estimated that one in five families will be affected in their lifetime by a severe mental illness. Still, many fail to receive adequate treatment, support, or education regarding these illnesses.
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older suffered from a diagnosable mental disorder in 2006. Many people suffer from more than one mental disorder at a given time. Nearly half (45 percent) of those with any mental disorder meet criteria for 2 or more disorders. Based on Indiana's estimated 2006 population of those ages 18 and older (4,735,891):
449,910 Hoosiers (9.5 percent) are diagnosed with a mood disorder, including:
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317,305 diagnosed with major depressive disorder (6.7 percent)
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123,133 diagnosed with bipolar disorder (2.6 percent)
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71,038 diagnosed with dysthymic disorder (1.5 percent)
52,095 Hoosiers (1.1 percent) are diagnosed with schizophrenia
857,196 Hoosiers (18.1 percent) are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, including:
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127,869 diagnosed with panic disorder (2.7 percent)
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47,359 diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (1.0 percent)
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165,756 diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder (3.5 percent)
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146,813 diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (3.1 percent)
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322,040 diagnosed with social phobia (6.8 percent)
194,171 Hoosiers (4.1 percent) are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Sources:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/statisticsmenu.cfm
Stats Indiana, http://www.stats.indiana.edu/pop_totals_topic_page.html
Mental Illness is Physical!
Mental Illness is Treatable!
Recovery is Possible!
NAMI Indiana
P.O. Box 22697
Indianapolis, IN 46222-0697
(317) 925-9399
(800) 677-6442
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