NAMI and Mental Illness Spotlighted on Public-Cable Airwaves

Mental Health issues and NAMI itself will be featured on PBS and MTV the week of May 19, 2008. The public broadcasting and cable programming will extend over two nights (May 21-22) and include:

Depression: Out of the Shadows on PBS

Premiere of the documentary Depression: Out of the Shadows, followed by a
panel discussion with NAMI medical director Ken Duckworth, MD, moderated by broadcast journalist Jane Pauley. The program is part of PBS' Take One Step public health campaign in which NAMI is the national outreach partner.

Wednesday, May 21
9:00 pm
PBS (check local listings)

True Life: I Have Schizophrenia on MTV

True Life: I Have Schizophrenia is an episode of the award-winning MTV documentary series that explores issues affecting young people. Amber Main, 19, of NAMI Virginia (Hampton-Newport News) will be featured along with two other young people living with schizophrenia. Main was diagnosed last year and is active in NAMI's 'In Our Own Voice Program.' NAMI medical director, Ken Duckworth, MD, will answer questions on the show's blog following the telecast.

Thursday, May 22
10 pm
MTV (check local listings)

From NAMI.org

View Depression: Out of the Shadows Preview

Depression: Out of the Shadows PBS Site

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