Thursday, July 29, 2010

Joey Pants and No Kidding Me Too

Among the celebs brave enough to "come out" re their mental illness: the wonderful Joey Pantoliano. Here he appears on STAR 99.9 Morning Show (where I used to work, now it's Tad and Marit - with Tommy Edison) talking about his documentary. http://star999.com/Player/100683761/

If you haven't seen the documentary, go here for info: www.nkm2.org

and, as always, www.nami.org

Friday, July 23, 2010

Publication Progress, Ben Behind His Voices

so... we are getting the most complimentary letters from publishers who "wish they could publish" Ben Behind His Voices: One Family's Journey from Chaos to Hope. With one out of every four families affected by mental illness, isn't there a strong need for a story that provides hope, resources, and speaks to the power of love in recovery?

Thursday, July 22, 2010

a preview of awesome DVD on effects on family: The National Alliance on Mental Illness: In Our Own Voice Family Companion



This is a preview of a DVD associated with a research project. The full DVD is meant to be presented in its entirety along with a program, part of a NAMI-CT collaboration with NIMH, the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the Institute of Living. If anyone would like to see the video with a presentation, Ann Nelson is happy to arrange that for family members or providers. NAMI-CT at 203-927-1541 or familyresearch@namict.org.

Monday, July 5, 2010

Fragile, Precious Miracles

Now: In the mail, a letter from Ben's Community College. Out of old habit, I feel a tightening in my chest: Oh, no. What now? It takes a long time to erase long-reinforced reactions to bad news. 

This? Good news - a form letter of the best kind. Ben has made the Dean's list for the third semester in a row!