Local Heroes Honored for Achievements in Mental Health
The Coalition for Persons Disabled by Mental Illness (CPDMI) hosted Heroes in the FightSM, a program to honor those in North Carolina who exemplify the dedicated care and support provided by so many mental health professionals and advocates in North Carolina every day in the fight against severe and persistent mental illness. An Awards luncheon was held at Embassy Suites at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2008.
Awards were given to the following persons who had been nominated by the community for their achievements in the following categories:
Healthcare Professional:
Margaret Foley
Elizabeth Jewel
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Psychiatrist:
Harold Carmel, MD
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Community Supporter:
Dorothy O’Neal
Martha Brock
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Treatment Team:
Wake
County
Crisis Intervention Team
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Many others nominated were recognized with a congratulatory letter and a special Heroes in the Fight medallion. To further honor the winners, Eli Lilly and Company made a donation in their names to local non-profit organizations supporting mental health. Donations were given to:
· The Mental Health Association in
NORTH CAROLINA
· NAMI
NORTH CAROLINA
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NORTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS’ ORGANIZATION
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NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER, NATL ASSOC OF SOCIAL WORKERS
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NORTH CAROLINA PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
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NORTH CAROLINA PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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NORTH CAROLINA COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Victories over mental ilness occur when mental healthcare professionals, advocates, families, and individuals with mental illness choose to fight for better outcomes and better lives, and work together to achieve those goals. Too often the efforts of individuals in the mental health field go unnoticed or even are stigmatized by the general public. CPDMI, along with other local mental health advocates, hopes to change that by hosting Heroes in the Fight. This program honors those who have devoted their lives to working alongside patients and families in their fight for better outcomes and achieving victories, large and small.
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The Coalition for Person Disabled by Mental Illness (CPDMI)
North Carolina Psychiatric Association
North Carolina Community Support Providers Council
Mental Health Association in North Carolina Disability Rights
North Carolina
North Carolina Psychological Association
North Carolina Mental Health Consumers’ Organization
North Carolina Council of Community Programs NAMI
North Carolina
North Carolina Mental Health Planning Council
North Carolina Nurses Association
North Carolina Chapter, National Association of Social Workers
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