Like Minds, Like Mine Ad (WMV movie file)
During the next three months, we will feature a series of TV Ads developed in New Zealand by the Like Minds, Like Mine programme. This highly successful anti discrimination programme has been very effective in presenting to the people of New Zealand how mental health problems affect many of our neighbors and friends. You can see the first of the three ads about Lana on our IIMHL website via the link above. It may take some time to download this file especially if you are not using a DSL line. These ads are the most recognizable component of the five year campaign. I encourage you to visit their web site where you can download a copy of their 2003-2005 national plans.
Wednesday, March 03, 2004
PR Newswire press release at Yahoo - "NAMI, The Nation's Voice on Mental Illness, today announced that Director of Federal Legislative Advocacy Andrew Sperling will join former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole on a nationwide speaking tour highlighting the impact of the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit on seniors and people living with disabilities. Dole and Sperling will appear together in Columbus, Ohio, on March 11 to explain improvements in Medicare and to encourage people to enroll to receive its benefits. Visits to other cities are also being planned."
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Story in Newsday - "The state's attorney general and child advocate launched an investigation Wednesday into Connecticut's mental health care system and managed care industry, which they said are 'warehousing' mentally ill children and sometimes worsen their conditions. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said the probe is not criminal in nature but said it may involve illegal activity and could lead to civil lawsuits. One key problem, Child Advocate Jeanne Milstein said, is that the state confines many children in residential treatment facilities _ many of which are out of state _ instead of using community treatment programs. .."
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