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The Key Update
The free monthly e-newsletter of the National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse
Volume 2 No. 1 June 2005
<http://www.mhselfhelp.org>

The Key Update Volume 2 No. 1 June 2005

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS…

NMHA Honors Longtime Human Rights Advocate Pat Risser
Patrick A. Risser, a mental health consumer and human rights advocate, is the winner
of this year's Clifford W. Beers Award, presented by the National Mental Health
Association (NMHA) at its annual conference on June 11 at the Hyatt Capitol Hill in
Washington, D.C.
The Beers Award, NMHA’s highest honor, is given in memory of Clifford W. Beers, the
founder of the National Mental Health Association and America’s volunteer mental
health advocacy movement. Created in 1976, the Beers Award has been presented
annually to a consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services who best fits
the image of Clifford W. Beers in efforts to improve conditions for and attitudes toward
people with mental illnesses.
In his letter nominating Risser for the award, Joseph Rogers, President and CEO of the
Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, wrote: “While Pat’s invaluable
contributions to the areas of case management, recovery, empowerment and other
fields speak for themselves, a vita cannot convey the personal qualities that have truly
distinguished him as a leader among activists in mental health. Pat inspires others with
his courage, wisdom, and compassion; takes risks for a greater good; and warmly
extends himself to others. He has successfully brought many people together around
common values and goals, encouraging and nurturing them. He is always reaching for a
higher goal and challenges others to also aspire to their dreams. He brings respect and
love to all his work and, in doing so, he forges a community around him that fosters
growth and healing. I can think of no one more deserving of recognition for his years of
service in mental health and contributions to the community.”
Antidepressants in Last Trimester May Affect Babies
The FDA and drug companies recently agreed to a labeling change for all SRIs – which
include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin and
norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) - to warn physicians about potential adverse
events in newborns who are exposed in utero. SRIs are most commonly used to treat
depression or other mood disorders. The most cases of side effects to newborns
reported involved paroxetine (Paxil) and fluoxetine (Prozac) exposure. Newborns
primarily display respiratory, central nervous system motor and gastrointestinal signs
that usually disappear after 2 weeks. No reports of neonatal deaths attributable to
neonatal SRI exposure have been reported.
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It is strongly recommended that women who are on any medication and are trying to get
pregnant or who are pregnant consult with their psychiatrist or physician immediately, to
avoid possible serious harm to their children.
Source: JAMA Vol. 293 No. 19, May 18, 2005
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HUMAN RIGHTS…
Celebrity Flap Highlights Scientology vs. Mental Illness Treatment
When box-office star Tom Cruise made disparaging remarks about Brooke Shields in
reference to her recently released book on recovery from severe postpartum
depression, mental illness made headline news. In an interview on Access Hollywood,
Cruise, a Scientologist, criticized Shields’ use of Paxil. In a subsequent interview on the
Today Show, Cruise declared that psychiatry, psychology and mental illness are mythic
and pseudo-scientific, asserting that there is no scientific basis to the concept that
mental illness is related to chemical imbalances. (The Citizens Commission on Human
Rights, established by the Church of Scientology, is an outspoken opponent of
psychiatry.)
Numerous mental health organizations, including the National Mental Health
Association (NMHA) and American Psychiatric Association, called Cruise’s
pronouncements “dangerous,” “misinformed” and “unfortunate.” “Cruise's comments
could have very damaging consequences for Americans with mental health needs by
increasing stigma and shame, discouraging treatment and forcing people to go without
needed care,” said NMHA president and CEO Mike Faenza. “Celebrities, like Cruise,
have an organic platform to share their talents and their viewpoints. However, this
opportunity comes hand-in-hand with a responsibility to not mislead the American public
with unfounded rhetoric.”
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RESOURCES FOR CONSUMER-RUN ORGANIZATIONS & SELF-HELP GROUPS…

New Web Page Highlights Stories of Recovery
On June 10, the Elimination of Barriers Initiative (EBI) unveiled an update to its Web
page featuring personal accounts of recovery from mental illness. The EBI is a three-
year initiative launched in September 2003 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration to identify effective public education approaches to counter the
stigma and discrimination associated with mental illnesses, reduce barriers to treatment,
and build public support for recovery, community-based treatment and support services.
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Research has shown that contact between people who have mental illnesses and the
general public is the most effective way to reduce the discrimination and stigma
associated with mental illnesses. Toward that end, the EBI Web site highlights stories of
recovery revealing that people with mental illnesses lead active, productive lives and
contribute to their communities. For more information, go to
<http://www.allmentalhealth.samhsa.gov/mystory.html.> If you would like to share your
story of recovery from mental illness, please contact <mailto:[email protected]> for
more information.
New Title Strengthens Literature and Research on Peer-to-Peer Programs
An anthology on peer programs for people who have mental illnesses was recently
published by Vanderbilt University Press. On Our Own, Together: Peer Programs for
People with Mental Illness, edited by Sally Clay with Bonnie Schell, Patrick W. Corrigan,
and Ruth O. Ralph, covers the eight successful peer-run services that were the focus of
the Consumer-Operated Services Program (COSP) Multisite Research Initiative, a
federally funded national effort to discover to what extent consumer-operated programs,
as an adjunct to traditional mental health services, improve the outcomes of people with
serious mental illnesses. The programs included drop-in centers (Mental Health Client
Action Network, Santa Cruz, Calif.; Portland Coalition for the Psychiatrically Labeled,
Portland, Maine; The St. Louis Empowerment Center, St. Louis, Mo.; and PEER Center,
Inc., Oakland Park, Fla.); educational programs (Advocacy Unlimited, Inc., Conn.; and
BRIDGES in Tennessee); and peer-support/mentoring programs (GROW in Illinois; and
The Friends Connection, Philadelphia, Pa.).
This anthology, which has earned praise from such internationally renowned
researchers as William A. Anthony, Courtenay M. Harding, and Patricia E. Deegan, also
features information on the history, philosophy, and evidence base of peer-run
programs. It is currently distributed through the publisher and will soon be available from
a number of booksellers. For more information about the book and how to order it, visit
the On Our Own Together Web site: <http://www.sallyclay.net/z.together/ooo.html.>
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SELF-ADVOCACY AND SELF-CARE RESOURCES…

STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION…
Structural Stigma Widespread in the Media and State Legislation
Newly published research underscores the issue of structural stigma, in which social
forces reinforce prejudicial and discriminatory views of people with mental illnesses.
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with a Mental Illness” Community Integration Tools series, which include an in-depth
tools on Child Welfare and Custody and promoting Child Resilience. See the website for
download at <http://www.upennrrtc.org.>
Or find out more at NMHA’s Invisible Children’s Project page–
<http://www.nmha.org/children/invisible.cfm.>
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PARC Corner

Aging Well: Eating Right for Women over 55
As we get older, our bodies change, and so do the nutrients they need. A few key things
to remember next time you are at the grocery store are:
1.
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