Inquirer Article: Mental Illness, Promise, Frustration and Tragedy

Melissa Dribben has done an extensive Philadelphia Inquirer article on Zal Chapgar (son of two of our F2F graduates who jumped from the 33rd floor of Loew's Hotel on December 1) and mental illness.

Follow this link to read the complete article.

I was glad to see her pointing out how mental illness strikes young people, especially in the late teens and early 20's (transition age youth), and how incidents such as VA Tech prevent people from acknowledging their illness and seeking help.

The point about the parents not being able to get information from the school on their son's condition was also poignant. She interviewed Ken Duckworth from NAMI and mentioned our family support groups-- hopefully this will direct more people to seek the support that other family members provide.

Carol

GREATER PHILADELPHIA NAMIWALK 2009

GREATER PHILADELPHIA NAMIWALK 2009
“Many Cultures, One Goal”

Please plan to join us for a Volunteer Information Meeting to support the 2009 Greater Philadelphia NAMIWalk for the Mind of America.

Learn how you can help to promote recovery and provide support, education, research and advocacy for families in the Philadelphia Region affected by disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and ADHD.

Monday, January 19
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Belmont Behavioral Health
Silberman Auditorium
4200 Monument Road
Philadelphia, PA 19131

Light Refreshments will be served

We are seeking Sponsors and Volunteers.

For more information or to RSVP contact:
Carol Caruso at 215-886-0350
ccaruso@nami.org

Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the Second Annual Greater Philadelphia NAMIWalk!