2008 State Conference
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Fred Frese
Psychologist & Consumer
Dr. Fred Frese, NAMI national board of directors member, will present this year's keynote address, entitled "Recovery: Myths, Mountains and Miracles."
The 2008 NAMI Indiana State Conference will be held on Saturday, October 18 at the Marten House Hotel and Lilly Conference Center in Indianapolis, IN.
Early registration rates are still in effect. Special pricing is available for NAMI members, new NAMI members, families, and consumers of mental health services.
For Hoosiers who travel a long distance to attend the state conference, The Marten House Hotel has offered a special rate ($79 + tax) for lodging on the evening of October 17. Hotel reservations can be made by calling 800-736-5634.
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namiindiana.org
NAMI Indiana's official web site is an excellent source of information about topics concerning Hoosiers affected by mental illness, NAMI programs, and other valuable resources.
Right now, you'll find information on an exciting event coming up this Sunday called Healthy Minds Across America, a free public forum on the progress and promise of mental health research. Click below to learn more.
CLICK HERE to visit the NAMI Indiana web site now. |
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Greetings!
Thanks for all the positive feedback we have received on the first edition of STATE Essentials. You can look forward to a new edition every other Thursday. Remember, you can always reach the NAMI Indiana team by phone at (317) 925-9399 or (800) 677-6442 during business hours. Our website, www.namiindiana.org is always available. We look forward to hearing from you! |
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NAMI IN President Addresses Indiana Commission on Mental Health
On September 4, NAMI Indiana president Teresa Hatten addressed the Indiana Commission on Mental Health on the topic of mental health issues concerning children.
The Indiana Commission on Mental Health is composed of two state senators, two state representatives, and 11 at-large members who all seek to improve the lives of Hoosiers affected by mental illness. They invite speakers to provide information gathered by advocacy groups like NAMI Indiana.
In her comments to the commission, Teresa shared both personal experience and official statistics gathered from a wide range of sources which suggest that increased access to treatment by persons with mental illness can benefit both individuals and society at large. "NAMI Indiana strongly believes it is critical that legislators hear the family voice on the topic of mental illness. We are appreciative of the time commission's invitation to speak at this forum," said NAMI Indiana President, Teresa Hatten. To read Teresa Hatten's full address, CLCK HERE.
If you want to support NAMI's mission, here are some links to follow: If you are not currently a NAMI member, CLICK HERE TO JOIN. Your single membership entitles you to benefits from NAMI National, NAMI Indiana, and your local affiliate. If you are already a NAMI member, but want to make an additional contribution to advance NAMI Indiana's efforts to address issues that affect all Hoosiers, such as Teresa Hatten's address to the Indiana Commission on Mental Health, CLICK HERE.
NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. NAMI Indiana is The State's Voice on Mental Illness.
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 Clinical Trial Update
Have you been diagnosed with a problem called Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and not responded to past medication or counseling treatment? If so, you may be eligible for a study examining if adding a medication called Paliperidone helps reduce your OCD symptoms. The Department of Psychiatry at IU School of Medicine is conducting this study.
To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old and have problematic OCD symptoms despite having tried at least two OCD medications. If you participate in this study, you will be randomly assigned, that is by chance as in the "flip of a coin," to receive either the study medication (Paliperidone) or a sugar pill in addition to the medication you are currently taking. There will also be eight psychiatric evaluations that take place. Study medication and the evaluations will be provided at no charge. Risks associated with the study will be disclosed prior to study participation.
For more information, CLICK HERE, or call (317) 278-0038, extension 1
NAMI Indiana suggests that only persons who fully understand the potential risks and benefits participate in clinical trials. For general information on participating in clinical trials, CLICK HERE. Institutions conducting clinical studies help to offset NAMI Indiana STATE ESSENTIALS production costs.
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