I saw it in a movie
Last week SAMHSA put on the second annual Voice awards. These awards honor people in the entertainment industry for their portrayals of people with mental illnesses. In the stigma arena the entertainment industry bears much of the blame for exploiting and even creating many of the stereotypes about people with mental illnesses. Finding representations that are accurate and respectful isn’t easy, and seldom are those who do praised for their work. These awards recognize everyone involved, from the actors and directors, to those who make the programming decisions, to consumer leaders who work so hard to dispel the stigma fueled by the industry.
Here’s the press release from SAMHSA, including a description of the awards and a list of the winners.
posted by j. melinn
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As an update to this, the winning documentary "Shadow Voices" is scheduled to air on the Hallmark Channel at 7am (Eastern and Pacific) on October 8th. Check their website for more information -- Shadow Voices
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