A Publication of NAMI Tri-County Illinois

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Find Help. Find Hope. P.O. Box 10167 Peoria, IL 61612 309 693-0541 www.namitri-countyillinois.org

Helping to meet the needs of people with severe and persistent mental illness and their families in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties in Central Illinois

September—November 2017

Announcements

Newsletter topic: Media with Behavioral Health as a theme. In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental The NAMI Tri-County Illinois Family Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI's efforts to raise Forum is a quarterly rather than a bi- mental illness awareness. Since then, mental health advocates across the coun- monthly publication. With common use try have joined with others in their communities to sponsor activities, large or of the Internet, members and friends can small, for public education about mental illness. find meeting and activity information on our web site as well as on Facebook. We October 2—7, 2017 also send out regular email blasts regard- ing our activities. Contact information: October 3, Tuesday— **Web: namitri-countyillinois.org Location & Time:: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., ICC North, Poplar (click on Contact us at this site to be add- Hall, Room 129, ed to the email blast) Speaker: Jean (Jay) Clore, PhD, LCP **Facebook: Nami Tricounty Illinois

Topic: Cognitively-based Compassion Training If you prefer to cancel your print sub- October 5, Thursday— scription of this newsletter, please con- Location & Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., ICC North, Poplar Hall, tact Lila at [email protected]. Room 129 Speaker: Peter Alahi, MD The Pork Chop Fest (formerly the Hog Topic: New treatment—Transcranial Magnetic Stimu- Roast), generally held the first Saturday of lation and New and Newer Medications August, will be September 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Detweiller Park. Live entertain- NAMI Tri-County Illinois ment—Tom Beckman Band. Please Come! presents New NAMI Dues Structure: Pork Chop Fest Household $60 (one vote) Individual $40 Saturday, September 23, 2017, 3—7 p.m. Open Door $ 5

Joining NAMI includes National, State, and Detweiller Park, Pine & Dogwood Shelters Local organizations and all the publications and resources available from each. Tom Beckman Band Room changes at ICC North for education Food ~ 50/50 ~ Games ~ Silent Auction meetings (1st Thurs)—now Room 129—and $10—Butterfly Pork Chop Sandwich meal / $5—Kids hotdog meal for Family Support Groups (3rd Thurs)— now Room 129. Connections Support Group Fundraiser to pay for educational materials and classes remains in Room 131. September—November 2017 Family Forum Page 2

Educational Inside this issue Mental Illness Awareness Week Activities ...... 1 Opportunities Pork Chop Fest & Announcements ...... 1 ..... 2 President’s Letter; NAMI Members Speak Out ... 3 NAMI Family to Family Class Education Meetings ...... 3 Please call to register for the next class FAQ—Dues ...... 4 Parents, spouses, friends, or adult children of people with With Sympathy & Thank You! ...... 4 mental illnesses are invited to participate in the next 12-week There is no charge for this NAMI signature program. New Federal Leader on Mental Health ...... 5 Participants will learn valuable information to help them un- Important Contact Information ...... 5 derstand and support an ill relative while maintaining their Book Reviews ...... 6 own wellbeing. Please call 309 693-0541 for information or to register for the next class. NAMI Board, Phone Numbers ...... 6 Calendar ...... 7

Movies with Behavioral Health as Theme ...... 8—10 NAMI Peer to Peer Class Mental Health Channel TV 11 Please call to register for the next class Membership Form ...... 12 The next class will be held when there are sufficient num- bers to offer it. Please call Dean at 840-0915 or Larry at 745-8359 to register. To take the 10-week class, you must be 18 or older, have a psychiatric diagnosis, and have someone with whom you can talk about any issues/problems the classes unearth. The classes teach information about the various men- tal illnesses, tell how different medications function, help you create a relapse prevention plan, and start you toward creating an advance medical directive. The class will be facilitated by Dean and Larry. There is no charge for this NAMI signature The NAMI Illinois State Conference brings together hundreds of program. family members impacted by mental illness, persons with mental illness, NAMI affiliate leadership throughout the state, and profes-

sionals in the field from across Illinois.

This year’s conference with the theme of “Changing Minds in NAMI Basics Education Program Challenging Times” includes four tracks: Please call to register for the next class 1. Understanding Policy & Advocacy: Topics related to mental This course is for parents and caregivers of children and ado- health advocacy at the local, state and federal level and how these levels interact to create and maintain a unified voice that lescents with mental illness. Basics is taught by parents who promotes our legislative priorities. have lived similar experiences with their own kids and have 2. Consumer & Family Engagement: How to strengthen our received training to teach the course. The class covers the biol- voice as a unified network of lived experiences, increase visibil- ogy of mental illness, treatment, school interventions, and the ity and impact, and promote mental health wellness and recov- latest research as well as the trauma of brain disorders for the ery. child and the family. If you are interested in this class, 3. Strengthening NAMI: For affiliate leaders, affiliate staff and please call Beth at 251-5830. There is no charge for this key volunteers to learn how to grow their NAMI to better serve NAMI signature program but registration is required. our communities. Also, check out www.NAMI.org "Basics" video on You Tube 4. New Research, Practices & Innovation: New and innovative for further description of the course. research, programs and practice that contribute to the develop- ment and strengthening of a comprehensive mental health sys- tem during challenging times.

From Roger, our treasurer...

Hey, just a reminder that if you use Amazon, you can sign up for their AmazonSmile program; they donate a small percent- age to non-profits, so you can designate NAMI Tri-County Illinois, give them the deposit account info and they will auto- matically deposit the proceeds. We just received $11.63 from this. Yes, I know, not much money, but it is free money to us. So, how about a bigger check next time thanks to your participation!

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Letter from the President Education Meetings

To All our NAMI Friends: First Thursday of most months, 7:00—8:30 p.m. Gifts come in many shapes. At the Location: ICC North, Poplar Hall, Room 129 end of June our NAMI affiliate gained the status of “Re-affiliated.” September 7, 2017 NAMI National implemented the re- affiliation process based on the Topic: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder “Standards of Excellence,” devel- Speaker: Patricia Edwards, LCSW, ACSW, The Antioch oped to help NAMI affiliates be con- Group, Peoria sistent throughout the Unites States. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is characterized by recurrent Ours is the second in Illinois (behind episodes of depression, usually in late fall and winter, alternat- Cook County North Suburban) to ing with periods of normal or high mood the rest of the year. complete this process. This was a gift from our former president Sue Spears. During the time that October 3, 2017, Tuesday Sue was giving hours of her time each week to NAMI Illinois, she worked diligently gathering and submitting everything re- Topic: Cognitive-based Compassion Training (CBCT) quired. Thank-you Sue. Speaker: Dr. Jean Clore, Psychologist, UnityPoint Health For those of you who follow the leadership of our organization, Location: ICC North, Poplar Hall, Room 129. let me update you as to who’s on our board. With life changes CBCT is a course in meditation focused on increasing compas- and our elections in June we have lost and gained board mem- sion for the self and towards others and can decrease symptoms bers. With her responsibilities at home, Becky Dorman (COGS of burnout in physicians. This is not intended to be therapy or and Basics) stepped off. Susan O’Neal (Family to Family, End- intervention for mental health. NAMI members can learn how ing the Silence) has taken a position with Advocates for Access to better handle our own stresses in Springfield and moved there. Sue Spears (former president, support group leader) and Clark Wade (Mental Health Mile) October 5, 2017, Thursday came to the end of their terms and wouldn’t put up with any arm twisting to stay. Due in part to a mishap in Colorado earlier Topic: New treatment—Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation this summer, Dianne and Roger Geiss (former president, F2F and New and Newer Medications facilitator and board secretary) have submitted their resignation Speaker: Dr. Peter Alahi, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behav- to focus on overcoming some health problems. All of these in- ioral Medicine, UICOMP dividuals have made great contributions in the areas I men- tioned and more, and have done so reliably and enthusiastically. November 2, 2017 Our new board members as of July are Karen Rose and Deb Shaw. Each comes with her own experiences and a willingness Topic: Personality Disorders, Part 2 to jump in. Please introduce yourselves to them. Speakers: Dr. Jay Rawal and Dr. Mishu Mamin, both The computer I’ve been using in my home had become quite Resident Psychiatrists, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral “squirrelly.” At 10 years old and a hand-me-down anyway, it Medicine, UICOMP was definitely troublesome. Now, for the first time in my life, I have a new computer. Hopefully by the time you receive this I December 7, 2017 will have entered a new “group” of active members and started doing a better job of sending you significant NAMI emails like Holiday Party rather than an Education Meeting the new monthly updates I’ve started receiving from Mary Col- (see more details on page 7, Looking Ahead) leran, our state director. If you find this “gift” annoying please let me know. I hope you’ve enjoyed the summer and are moving on to school NAMI Members Speak Out… schedules and other fall activities. See you at upcoming events. 6/14 & 15—Beth Lawrence set up a display table at the Illinois Juve- nile Officers and DARE Association Annual Conference at the Holi- Beth Lawrence day Inn in East Peoria 8/12/17—Beth Lawrence and Karen Rose set up a table and an- swered questions about NAMI and mental health care at the Women’s Health Fair at Morton Square Park

Please don’t miss The Pork Chop Fest September 23, 2017 Note of Appreciation Thanks to Illinois Central College for allowing our organiza- Great food Fun band Social time tion to use rooms on the North Campus for both our education meetings on the first Thursday and support group meetings on (details on page 1) the third Thursday of each month. We sincerely appreciate the use of these great facilities.

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FAQ About Household Membership and With Sympathy Dues Increases Starting July 1, 2017

What are the new dues rates? We extend sympathy to the family and • $60 for Household Memberships; $40 for Individual Memberships; friends of Karen Baker of Peoria, who $5 for Open Door Memberships. passed away July 22, 2017. Mrs. Baker was a long-time member and former Board of Di- • A household consists of any individuals living at the same address. rector for NAMI Tri-County Illinois. We This could be a family in the “traditional” sense (spouses plus chil- appreciated her attendance at meetings dren) or even roommates. The NAMI Board chose “Household” to throughout the years. We sympathize with be more inclusive and to simplify the distribution of benefits. Keep her husband Daniel, their son Stephen and in mind that this is not “Family” membership. the extended family. What is a Household Membership? • A Household Membership is a membership that is intended to allow all individuals living at the same address to be counted as members in NAMI with the benefits of membership being applied to each We also extend sympathy to the family and member listed as part of the household. The household membership friends of Carol Ann May who passed away will only receive one copy of the NAMI Advocate, but all other June 18, 2017. Mrs. May was a long-time member benefits are granted to each listed member. While each member of NAMI Tri-County Illinois and member is counted as a member of NAMI, the paid household mem- bership counts as ONE when determining Affiliate vote weight for has been an active educator in the Peoria NAMI Elections. area. What is an Individual/Regular Membership? and with her sister and brother- • This membership is intended for one person to become a member of in-law Mabel and George Tanner (also NAMI. We recognize there are two different names for this member- NAMI members). ship. NAMI is moving to call this an Individual Membership, but We also express our sincere sympathy to Karen Rose, a member of our Board of Directors, whose mother passed away in July of What is an Open Door Membership? this year. • Members may become members through an "Open Door" policy that allows for a reduced dues payment. Open Door members are defined by income or economic necessity, at the discretion of the Affiliate member or State Organization. Open Door members shall have all the rights and privileges of individual members who pay full dues. Are there any differences for the membership benefits between the three different rates? Thank You! • No, every membership is with the national, state and local levels and includes from the national NAMI office: Monetary Donations • One copy of the Advocate magazine, mailed twice per year Kathleen Brown • Access to members-only areas of the NAMI.org website Genna Buhr – Denim Days, Fondulac Joyce Casares • Discounts on National Convention registration rates Ben Durham • Discounts on items in the NAMI Store Mark & Nancy Fehr • Each NAMI Affiliate and NAMI State Organization offers addi- Fondulac Library Staff—Denim Days tional membership benefits that vary depending on which group Tamara Geier – Denim Days, Fondulac the member is a part of. John & Patty Hession Mike & Pat Kennedy Mary Moon • Yes, that person can still have their own Individual or Open Door Pekin High School Students membership even if they are living in the same household as a group Dr. Arun Pinto with a Household membership. Karen Rose Is everyone in a household counted as a NAMI member if someone at the household paid for a Household membership? • The person who pays the Household membership will need to list In Memory of Karen Baker the specific individuals in the household for them to be counted as Marjorie Schwebel members. Someone is not considered a member if they were not In Memory of Ronald Naffziger listed on the Household membership, or does not have a membership Linda Gabel of their own. Can a child who is away at college be part of the Household Mem- bership? Can an adult child or elderly family member who is liv- ing in a care facility and supported by a parent/caregiver in the Thank you! household be part of the Household Membership? Two businesses have found interesting ways to donate to our • Yes, but that member of the household membership will not be as- organization. In order to wear jeans/denims to work, employees signed a separate address in NAMI 360. NAMI will not send the contribute to a charitable fund. The staff at UnityPoint magazine to additional addresses. Health—Proctor and Methodist and at Fondulac Library Can we add someone else to our Household membership prior to paying our renewal? have chosen to benefit NAMI Tri-County Illinois with this long fund. We appreciate their generosity and their selecting mental health as a beneficiary. We are using the funds for education, support, and advocacy. (FAQ Dues Cont. on page 5)

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(FAQ Dues Cont. from page 4) The $60 Household membership costs too much for some families in Important Contact Information my area—how can they still become members? 309 693-0541 Local NAMI Information www.namitri-countyillinois.org • Each individual who wishes to become a NAMI member is welcome to pay the Individual or Open Door rate to have their own membership. 1-800 346-4572 That person’s membership would not cover anyone else in their house- NAMI IL – State Headquarters http://namiillinois.org hold, however. There is not a low-income Household membership rate. 1-800 950-6264 How many people can a Household membership cover? National NAMI Helpline http://nami.org • Right now, the system is set up to include up to 10 members in a House- 309 692-6650 hold Membership. Contact Member Services Hult Center for Healthy Living at [email protected] to discuss adding more members than 10. www.hulthealthy.org Heartland Community Health There may be exceptions to this rule. 309 680-7600 I have decided I want to have my own Individual Membership but am Clinic currently part of a Household Membership. Is that possible? UnityPoint Health—Methodist 309.672.4103 • Yes. At any time, an individual may purchase an Individual or Open Community Behavioral Health Door membership if they no longer want to be included as a household member but want their own instead. Children’s Home 309 685-1047 Impact of New Dues Structure on NAMI Affiliates and NAMI State National Suicide Hotline Organizations: 1-800 273-TALK 24-Hour Hotline Does my NAMI Affiliate or NAMI State Organization have to adopt American Foundation for Suicide the new dues amounts and Household membership rate? 212 363-3500 • Yes. Prevention When must we have our membership forms/website and other materi- 309 697-3342 Survivors of Suicide als promoting membership amounts changed to reflect the new dues 309 208-3027 structure? Police – all counties 911 • The dues rate for everyone will change at the same time – July 1, 2017. Emergency Response Service: You may not begin charging the new rates before then. The focus of Peoria County 309 671-8084 your time now is in messaging to members and preparing all the sup- Woodford & Tazewell County 309 347-1148 porting pieces. Human Service Center 309 671-8000 How will the dues be split? Tazwood Center for Wellness 309 347-5579 • NAMI membership dues are shared between NAMI, the NAMI State Organization and the local NAMI Affiliate. Each state’s dues allocation VA Suicide Hotline 1-800 273-8255 is different but NAMI receives $20 for each Household membership, $10 for each Individual membership and $1 for each Open Door mem- bership. Crisis Intervention Resources How will vote weights be determined? Youth: CARES (Crisis and Referral Entry Services); • Each Household, Individual and Open Door membership will equate 1-800 345-9049 to one vote. No matter how many people are included in the House- CARES is Statewide and will assess eligibility for SASS hold membership, that still counts as one for the purposes of voting. (Screening and Assessment Referral Services) 24-hour crisis lines: This will mean that the number of members that a NAMI Affiliate Nat’l Suicide Lifeline: 1-800 273-8255 has and the number counted toward the vote weight of a NAMI Affil- Peoria County ERS: 309 671-8084 iate will be different. Tazewell & Woodford Counties: 309 347-1148 What do I do if someone pays more than the standard dues amount? Dial 2-1-1 for a non-emergency number that connects people with essen- • You may want to treat any amount over the $40 for Individual, $5 for tial community information and services: food, shelter, counseling, Open Door, or $60 for Household as a donation to your NAMI Affiliate. mental health, employment, elderly, children & families This way, people can pay what they can afford but they can also give to their local group as they are able. If the individual is at risk: Contact the police department for an initial response. The police NAMI Applauds Confirmation will contact ERS when the situation is secure. As New Federal Leader On Mental Health And If individual safety is not a concern: Substance Use Disorders Contact ERS at 309 671-8084 ~ TTY Line: 309 671-3566. You will be asked for some brief information to assist our response. Medical Detox: 309 689-3080 Arlington, Va., August 7, 2017 – On August 3, 2017, the United States Senate unanimously confirmed Elinore McCance-Katz, M.D., as the first the priorities and actions of all of HHS agencies that touch the ever Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. lives of people who live with mental illnesses.” This new federal leadership position was created by Congress as part of the In her confirmation hearing last week, Dr. McCance-Katz spoke 21st Century Cures Act of 2016. about the importance of finding proper balance between interven- Dr. McCance-Katz, a psychiatrist, has an extensive background as a treat- ing early in treating emerging mental health conditions while also ment provider and administrator of mental health and substance use disor- ensuring that services are available for those most at risk of expe- der services. She served in the past as Medical Director at the Substance riencing hospitalizations, homelessness, incarceration and other Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and most consequences of lack of treatment. She also discussed the im- recently has served as Chief Medical Officer for the Rhode Island Depart- portance of working creatively to address workforce shortages in mental health, through strategies such as payment reforms, utili- “NAMI is pleased that the Senate has confirmed Dr. McCance-Katz,” stat- zation of allied mental health professionals, increasing tele- ed NAMI’s Chief Executive Officer, Mary Giliberti. “Dr. McCance-Katz mental health services, and peer supports. Dr. McCance-Katz has both federal and local experience and a history of working closely with emphasized the important role that families and caregivers play people with mental illness and their families in implementing policies. in support and recovery and the need to achieve appropriate bal- And, as an Assistant Secretary who reports directly to Health and Human ance in protecting privacy while ensuring that caregivers have Services (HHS) Secretary Price, she will be well positioned to coordinate access to the information and support they need.

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11 Books That Will Change Your Perspective On N A M I Tri-County Illinois Mental Illness (309) 693-0541 Officers HuffingtonPost.com, 10/14/2015, by Caio Delcolli, HuffPost Brazil President ...... Beth Lawrence Fiction and nonfiction books—some of them true classics—can help fight prejudice against Vice President ...... Craig Stanford mental illnesses and disorders. They’re also informative, engaging and rewarding reads. Secretary ...... Debra Shaw Here’s a list of our favorites: Treasurer ...... Roger Mohn The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression, by Andrew Solomon Editor ...... Lila Gammon

Considered one of the most important books on depression, this book portrays the author’s Directors personal experience with depression and provides extensive information about it. Myths, Larry Fordham John Mayfield treatments and testimonies by several people who have depression are featured in this work, Kimberly Modglin Karen Rose which received the 2001 National Book Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 2002. Family Support Group Facilitators The Silver Linings Playbook, by Matthew Quick Lila Gammon Gay Knapp This entertaining novel, which was adapted into a motion picture in 2012, tells the story of Marjorie Schwebel Suzanne Spears

Pat, a young teacher who’s just left a psychiatric hospital. He crosses paths with Tiffany, a recently-widowed woman who persuades him to compete in a ballroom dancing contest with her. The book portrays what it’s like to live with depression, anxiety, and mood Larry Fordham Dean Harris John Mayfield swings in an entertaining and poignant way. Your Voice in My Head: A Memoir, by Emma Forrest Family to Family Class Instructors In this memoir, British journalist Emma Forrest openly describes her experience with de- Dianne Geiss Roger Geiss pression, eating disorders, self-destructive behavior and attempted suicide. After she ends an Bruce Leman Kim Modglin intense relationship and her psychiatrist unexpectedly dies, she decides to face her problems Roger Mohn on her own. The reader is invited to reflect on the relationship they have with themselves. by Scott Stossel Peer to Peer Class Instructors Dean Harris Larry Fordham In this part-memoir, part-reportage, American journalist Scott Stossel bravely writes about his most acute episodes of anxiety, offering extensive information on the topic. “To confront and understand anxiety is to confront and understand the human condition,” he writes. Becky Dorman Beth Lawrence

The Bell Jar, by Sylvia Plath For any subject matter of interest or suggestions, This American literature classic, originally published in 1963, is one of the most prominent please call Beth 309-251-5830 or books on depression. The autobiographical novel tells the story of Esther Greenwood, a Lila 309 648-5420 young writer living with depression who is struggling to adapt to her new life as a journalist in New York. Plath committed suicide when she was 30, a month after the book was

Lowboy, by John Wray William Heller, a 16-year-old living with schizophrenia, escapes from a psychiatric hospital and ventures out into the underground labyrinth of the subway system—a metaphor for his own mind—while his overprotective mother hires a policeman to find him. The Man who Mistook his Wife for a Hat, by Oliver Sacks In one of his most famous books, the late British neurologist Oliver Sacks uses accessible language to explain the case histories of some of his patients, including P., a music teacher who mistakes his wife for a hat. Mrs. Dalloway, by Virginia Woolf Family to Family Class Com- In this 1923 novel, the English writer Virginia Woolf sensitively chronicles a day in the life pleted of London housewife Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares to host a party, while also portray- ing the decisions and struggles of other characters. Through Septimus, a World War I veter- Gay Knapp and Kim Modglin were the an, the author questions the methods used to treat mental illnesses at the time. Woolf, who facilitators for the March 27 through June 19 had bipolar disorder and lived through episodes of deep depression, committed suicide Family to Family class. Thirteen people par- The Catcher in the Rye, by J. D. Salinger ticipated with all thirteen receiving certifi- Outraged by the human hypocrisy and the destructive effects of World War II, teenager cates of completion. These individuals Holden Caulfield daydreams about suicide and experiences sadness, nostalgia and frustra- learned coping skills and a greater under- tion. An immortal classic in American literature, the 1951 novel portrays how social prob- standing of the illnesses and treatments with lems and chaos affect sensitive minds. which their family members and friends live; The Hours, by Michael Cunningham they also developed friendships through the Combining fiction and nonfiction, Michael Cunningham elegantly describes a day in the life class. Facilitators and participants all agreed of three characters, exposing their relationships with depression and anxiety and the role that it was a great class. that suicide plays in their lives. In 1949, the housewife Mrs. Brown reads real-life author Thanks to Gay and Kim for their commit- Virginia Woolf’s books and feels motivated to make changes in her own life. In 2001, an- other character, Clarissa, plans a party for a former boyfriend who is dying of medical com- ment to this program and thanks to those who plications caused by AIDS, echoing the plot of Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway. participated. The Man Who Couldn’t Stop, by David Adam The author shares his personal experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder and decon- structs prejudice in an attempt to understand it.

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~~Illinois Central College North, 5407 N. University, Peoria~~ Education Meetings, Poplar Hall, Room 129 Support Groups, Poplar Hall: Family—Room 129; Connections—Room 131 September Tuesday, September 5, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 7:00 8:30 p.m. Education Meeting, ICC North, Poplar Hall, Rm. 129, Speaker: Patricia Edwards, Topic: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Tuesday, September 19 , 7:30 p.m. COGS meeting, Metamora McDonald’s. For more information contact Kim, 309 645-1683 or kimbermodg- [email protected] Tuesday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. September 21, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Monthly Support Groups, ICC North, Poplar Hall Family and friends of people with brain disorders, Room 129. For further information call Sue, 309-360-1143. Connections—individuals participating in recovery, Room 131. For further information call John 309 472-5907. Thursday, September 28, October Tuesday, October 3, 7:00 p.m. Mental Illness Awareness Week Program, Speaker: Dr. Jean Clore; Topic: Cognitive-based Compassion Training Tuesday, October 3, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 5, 7:00 8:30 p.m., ICC North, Poplar Hall, Rm. 129, Mental Illness Awareness Week Program, Speaker: Dr. Peter Alahi; Topic: Thursday, October 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 7:30 p.m. COGS meeting, Metamora McDonald’s. For more information contact Kim, 309 645-1683 or kimbermodg- [email protected] Tuesday, October 17, 7:00 p.m. October 19 7:00–8:30 p.m. Monthly Support Groups, ICC North, Poplar Hall Family and friends of people with brain disorders, Room 129. For further information call Sue, 309 360-1143. Connections—individuals participating in recovery, Room 131. For further information call John 309 472-5907. Thursday, October 26, November Thursday, November 2, 7:00 8:30 p.m. Education Meeting, ICC North, Poplar Hall, Rm. 129, Speaker: Dr. Jay Rawal and Dr. Mishu Mamin, Topic: Personality Disorders, Part 2 Tuesday, November 7, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 6:30–8:30 p.m. November 16 7:00–8:30 p.m. Monthly Support Groups, ICC North, Poplar Hall Family and friends of people with brain disorders, Room 129. For further information call Sue, 309 360-1143. Connections—individuals participating in recovery, Room 131. For further information call John 309 472-5907. Tuesday, November 21 7:30 p.m. COGS meeting, Metamora McDonald’s. For more information contact Kim, 309 645-1683 or kimbermodg- [email protected] Tuesday, November 21, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 23,

Survivors of Suicide - Peoria http://www.afsp.org/coping-with-suicide/find-support/find-a-support-group/illinois/survivors-of-suicide-peoria Contact: Rev. Eimo Hinrichs or Mrs. Pat Hinrichs, 309 697-3342 or Sylvia Murphy, 309 208-3027 Meeting Place: Chapel at Proctor Hospital, 5409 North Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61614 Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Facilitated by: Peer/Professional Charge: None Brighter Days Ahead 513 NE Madison Peoria, Illinois 309 222-2012 “Brighter Days Ahead” offers a positive and uplifting environment for people 18 years of age or older who have experienced a mental illness. Its purpose is for members to have a safe place where they can socialize, receive support, and be part of fun, recovery-oriented activities while envi- sioning the brighter days ahead. Hours of Operation Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday from 12 noon–5 p.m. If you have any additional questions, we would be happy to talk either by phone 309 222-2012 or at [email protected]

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Movies with Behavioral Health as a Theme Movies in 2015 that Showcased Mental Health Welcome to Me When Alison Klieg (Kristen Wig) wins $86 million in the lottery, her first instinct is to In recent years, it has become more and more common for Hol- have her own TV show about her lywood to incorporate mental health issues within the frame- life. Welcome to Me, showcases the symptoms work of their movies. Mental health conditions are a challenge of borderline personality disorder when Alli- that many people experience in real life, so why not use that as son decides to stop taking medication and a theme within a movie? Having a character who experiences broadcast all of her opinions to the world. Alli- symptoms makes them relatable to the millions of people in this son is incredibly quirky and weird, a perfect country who live with mental illness. Hollywood has started to role for Kristen Wig, and displays her mental catch on to this, and the film industry is continuously learning health condition in a way that’s awkwardly funny and honest. how to accurately portray this complex issue. Following are some of Movies to Watch Love and Mercy Using the theme of famous musicians, Love & Touched With Fire Mercy tells the story of the Beach Boys’ Brian Touched with Fire stars and Wilson (John Cusack) when he first started Luke Kirby as two poets with bipolar disor- experiencing psychosis as well as twenty der whose art is fueled by their emotional years afterwards. Love & Mercy displays his extremes. When they meet in a treatment fa- symptoms including panic attacks, voices in cility, their chemistry is instant and intense, his head and his occasional inability to dis- pushing each other's mania to new heights. tinguish truth from reality. The most shock- They pursue their passions, swinging from ing aspect of the movie is the relationship that fantastical highs to tormented lows, both of Brian has with his psychotherapist, Dr. Eugene Landy (Paul which place them on the edge of disaster. Giamatti), which is one of power and abuse. Dr. Landy attempts They must ultimately choose between each to control each aspect of his life, and Brian’s love interest is other and stability. determined to save him from his caregiver’s manipulation. Inspired by the filmmaker's own struggles with bipolar disorder, Paul Dalio wrote, directed, edited and scored his feature film debut. The film also includes performances by Griffin Dunne, Inside Out [General Mental Health] Christine Lahti and Bruce Altman with a cameo by Kay What would your brain look like if you could Jamison, author of the book Touched with Fire, a definitive peak inside? What would your emotions be work on creativity and mental health. The film is produced by like if you could talk to them? Nominee for Jeremy Alter and Kristina Nikolova and executive produced by best-animated feature film, Inside Out, is an . imaginative movie that attempts to depict the mind of a young girl, Riley. Her emotions— Home joy, sadness, anger, fear and disgust—are per- Home is an inspiring film about Jack, a man living with schizo- sonified to be the main characters. As Riley phrenia who wants to move out of the group home and into a undergoes hard times after her family moves to a new city, it’s home of his own with hopes of salvaging his relationship with up to her emotions to set her back on track. his young son, reestablishing his life and achieving some sense of normalcy.

Infinitely Polar Bear “Our dad is totally polar bear.” Infinitely Polar Bear accurately portrays the perception of two young girls whose father, Cam (Mark Ruffalo) struggles with manic-depressive episodes. When his wife (Zoe Saldana) leaves the state to enter into a graduate school program, Cam is left to care for their two young daughters on his own. Cam copes with his symptoms by starting a ton of projects that he never finishes. Call Me Crazy Their house is inundated with Cam’s belongings and unfinished projects, causing the girls’ to be too embarrassed to have exploring a different facet or perspective on the effect of friends over or show anyone how they live. This slice-of-life mental illness. “Lucy” follows the title character through her comedy is a realistic depiction of what family life is like when a journey living with schizophrenia. “Grace” portrays the experi- family member is living with a mental health condition. ence of a teenage girl whose mother lives with bipolar disor- der. “Allison” is a humorous family drama of Lucy’s return from inpatient treatment, and the effect it has on her sister. (Movies cont. on page 9)

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Movies with Behavioral Health as a Theme (Movies Cont. from page 8) NAMI calls A Beautiful Mind a Historic, “Eddie” is a comedian whose story of living Authentic Achievement with depression is told through the eyes of his wife. A Beautiful Mind NAMI executive director [2002], Richard C. Bir- kel, Ph.D, said, “A Beautiful Mind is a break- through of historic proportions. It is authentic. has on her life, Although John Nash's story has been fictional- from which she receives support from her lawyer, Lucy. ized, with some edges smoothed over, the essen- tial portrayal is realistic. For the NAMI communi- ty, it hits home." Frankie & Alice "Director Ron Howard, actor Russell Crowe and Based on a true story, Actress Halle Berry screenwriter Akiva Goldsman deserve more than plays Frankie Murdoch, an African Ameri- Oscars," Birkel said. "They deserve their own prize for bridging can '70s-era go-go dancer living with disso- the gap between entertainment and broad public education about ciative identity disorder (DID). She is schizophrenia—an illness which is too often misunderstood and challenged by two identities: a scared 7-year marked by stigma in popular culture." old girl named Genius and a bigoted, white Xavier Amador, Ph.D., Director of NAMI's Center on Education, southern belle named Alice. Research & Practice said: "The experience of having schizophre- Berry said, "People who live with mental nia is nearly impossible for the average person to grasp. Under- illness often struggle. Others look down on standing what it is like to believe that something is happening to them or have negative opinions of them. you, when in fact it is not, is nearly impossible unless you person- ally know someone with this brain disorder. But not any more. This film takes you inside the mind of someone battling to separate reality from delusion. This is no small feat. Finding The Silver Lining

Silver Linings Playbook Amador believes the movie dispels many myths about schizophre- Pat is a former teacher with bipolar disor- nia and communicates important truths, such as: der who returns to his parents’ home after • Whenever people with schizophrenia are treated with dignity and respect recovery is optimized. four years in a mental institution and tries • Many people with schizophrenia suffer from poor insight, or ano- to reconcile with his ex-wife. He develops a sognosia, a symptom of the illness that understandably either delays relationship with Tiffany, a young woman their getting help or keeps them out of treatment all together. with depression and major challenges of • The vital role of medication in treating the symptoms of schizophre- her own. nia and the risks of discontinuing medication. (In the movie, Nash's Silver Linings Playbook received many delusions and hallucinations return with a vengeance when he stops awards. But beyond the nominations, taking medication. Later, he takes newer medications, even though he continues to see-but ignore-hallucinations). awards and critical accolades lies what may • The vital role that social supports and tolerance plays in recovery be the film’s most lasting impact: the conversation that it has and especially in regaining the capacity to work productively. helped spur on mental health. Since the film’s release, director • That there is good reason to have faith and hope. Alicia Nash David O. Russell and the stars of the film, including Bradley (Jennifer Connelly) in the movie proclaims, "I need to believe that Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro, have all spo- something extraordinary is possible." For many families today, ex- ken up about mental illness and placed a spotlight on a topic traordinary things are happening when access to state-of-the-art care still not often openly discussed. is available. And the hope continues to be that scientific research will find a cure for schizophrenia. Helping introduce legislation, meeting with Vice President Joe • The value of community reintegration: what Nash (Russell Crowe) Biden and sharing his son’s own history with bipolar disorder— in the movie calls "fitting in, being part of a community…. with his son Matthew at his side—Russell has taken the lead in • The tremendously positive impact employers, e.g., Princeton Uni- raising awareness. In regards to the film, his directing creates versity can have when they go the extra mile to find a way to utilize scenes that, while fictional, appear to rip actual details out of the talents of persons with serious mental illness. the lives of those who have experienced mental illness them- • The effectiveness of the strategies used in cognitive therapy: or what selves. Yes, the feverish story does come together nicely in the Nash calls "a diet of the mind," disciplining himself to ignore hallu- end for all those involved, which is not always the case for peo- cinations and not to "indulge" certain habitats, enthusiasms, ple living with bipolar disorder or other mental illnesses, but it nightmares or dreams. accomplishes what many movies are supposed to do: provide a Schizophrenia is an "equal opportunity" disorder: you can be bril- break from our own lives, make a connection and offer a little liant and have schizophrenia. hope. Russell wants people to feel less afraid of talking about "There is hope that we can cure schizophrenia, but we're not there and dealing with and being warm and human about mental ill- yet" Amador said. "But we have made monumental advances in the ness challenges—and wanting to do more. last two decades…."

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Movies with Behavioral Health as a Theme The Soloist: A Call To Action 7 of the Best Movies about Mental Health

The Soloist What About Bob (1991) "The Soloist, starring Jamie Foxx and Robert What About Bob? is a comedic story about the Downey, Jr. helps humanize people who live hostile relationship between a self-involved psy- with schizophrenia and are homeless," said chiatrist, Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dreyfus) and NAMI executive director Mike Fitzpatrick. "It his patient, Bob Wiley (Bill Murray). Bob is an will help people look beyond stereotypes and extremely needy patient with high levels of anx- create better understanding of the challenge for iety. When Dr. Marvin leaves for vacation, Bob treatment and recovery." Schizophrenia is a decides to follow him and his family. Dr. Marvin mental illness that affects about 2 million is driven to his breaking point when he cannot Americans—twice the number living with HIV/AIDS. get Bob to leave. This movie is humorous in its The Soloist is based on the true story of the unlikely friendship depiction of a patient vs. psychiatrist dynamic and shows the importance of finding the mental health provider. between Nathaniel Ayers, a street musician living in Skid Row, and Steve Lopez, a columnist with the Los Angeles Times. In a As Good As it Gets (1997) series of columns, Lopez reports on Ayers’ journey as a gifted Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson) is an anti-social student from the Julliard School of Music to the streets of Los novelist living with obsessive-compulsive dis- Angeles, living with schizophrenia. order (OCD) in As Good As It Gets. Melvin generally dislikes all people with the exception Helen : Film Review of a waitress who works at the diner where he eats lunch every day. When his neighbor gets into an accident, Melvin agrees to look after his dog. Taking care of the dog and beginning a Helen friendship with the waitress help him to begin his recovery Ashley Judd’s performance as Helen, a middle from OCD. This film truly showcases how ostracizing it can be -aged woman apparently living the good life for someone to live with OCD, and how challenging it can be to but nonetheless suffering from chronic suicid- make connections with people who understand the symptoms. al depression, is nothing short of riveting. Her no-holds-barred portrayal brought me closer The Skeleton Twins (2014) than was comfortable to feeling what it must The opening scene of Skeleton Twins shows the two main be like to be severely depressed. characters, Milo (Bill Hader) and Maggie (Kristen Wiig), both attempting suicide. Milo’s attempt lands him in the hospital, That’s not a very pleasant place to be taken, which reunites the brother and sister back together after 10 and if you’re looking for a good time at the years of estrangement. Both of these characters express picture show, this movie is not what you want. But if you care their depression in a way that is both candid and humorous as about serious, independent filmmaking that is above and be- they learn to accept each other and themselves. “I really en- yond personality cults and fancy special effects, and about joyed The Skeleton Twins. I could relate to it, and I thought the something more than having a good time, you will want to story and characters were charming,” said Anne Rinaldi, a see Helen. member of our Facebook community

Review of Movies Rain man (1988) This classic movie tells the story of a man living with autism, Raymond (Dustin Hoffman) and Girl, Interrupted his brother Charlie (Tom Cruise). Raymond’s This movie is an unsettling, provocative ac- characteristics throughout the film accurately count of a girl's journey through the depths of exemplify the habits and ritualistic behaviors of depression and her coming-to-terms with both someone who is autistic. At the beginning her illness and with growing up. Based on a of Rain Man is the first time the brothers meet; memoir by author Susanna Kaysen, the film that’s when Charlie discovers he has an older chronicles the protagonist's (Winona Ryder) brother. Their father’s passing has left behind a $3 million in- suicide attempt, her relationship with her emo- heritance that was supposed to go to Raymond’s care at the tionally remote parents, as well as her intense mental hospital where he lives. In order to try to gain this inher- relationships with other patients while she is itance, Charlie checks Raymond out of the psychiatric hospital hospitalized. The film's depictions of the characters' various and takes him back to LA with him. Their road trip across the illnesses are downright scary: from a girl who is addicted to country proves to be life changing as the characters get to know laxatives and obsessed with chicken to a girl who can't cope each other. with a disfiguring facial burn. Girl, Interrupted is at its best when exploring the struggles of Susanna's cohorts in the hospi- tal. Moreover, the film's depictions of mental health care in the Editor’s note: The other three movies in this article were A Beautiful 1960s are equally disconcerting and discomforting. Mind, Silver Linings Playbook, and Inside Out—all listed previously.

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149 Episodes Now Online You can browse all MHC episodes below, starting with the newest. Or view them by these topics: Anxiety/panic For years, many people have asked why there couldn’t be a Bipolar television channel dedicated to increasing public understand- Children ing of mental health conditions and eliminating the stigma Comedy that too often surrounds them. Depression Eating disorders Now there is one. Experts Arcos Films has launched the Mental Health Channel (MHC) Families (http://mentalhealthchannel.tv/) offering 12 regular documen- LBGTQ tary series (or shows) with a total of [149] episodes currently Psychosis filmed. Each episode is about seven minutes in length. Research Every episode is available 24/7 on the MHC website “free to Schizophrenia view, free to share and commercial free.” Seniors Substance use MHC took off in earnest over Mental Health Month and is Suicide working with NAMI state organizations and affiliates to co- Teens/young adults sponsor local screening events in months ahead. Trauma/PTS Web-based networks like MHC are a wave of the future in Veterans communications technology. Tune in now and you can even- Wellness tually tell others that you were present at the creation. Women’s issues The channel seeks to provide “engaging, enlightening, in- Sharing our Content formative programming, commercial free” to help all viewers You can copy a link and email it to a friend, embed it in your improve mental health and to change minds overall. Its ap- website, blog or tweet about it, or post it on facebook. proach is non-partisan, collaborative and solutions-oriented We encourage other web platforms and even broadcast net- and intended to inspire action. works to share our content with their audiences—free of charge Episodes on the MHC website to date include "A Circle of and with no restrictions. Friends" about Emily, who has dealt with anxiety and depres- We’ve got a film screening program for universities, schools, sion since age 6, “The Right Response,” about San Antonio’s police crisis intervention team and “Ill in the Family,” about nonprofits and others. If you’d like a free screening for your May Howard and her sister, who live with the bipolar disor- organization, contact us at [email protected]. der they inherited from their parents. We co-produce episodes and even entire series with other con- The 12 show themes [series] are: tent creators for online, broadcast or other platforms. Check out Big Thinkers on Mental Health, our co-production with • The Inside Story BigThink.com, and Stories of the Mind, our new PBS series. • The Journey Home We’ve got more coming soon. • Critical Years • Cracking Up (Comedy) • Mental Fitness • Dr. Brain • The Common Good • Family Portrait  nami.org/—search “movies with mental health as a theme” • The Developing Brain  http://mentalhealthchannel.tv/ • MHC Student Films  www.nami.org/—National Alliance on Mental Illness • Big Thinkers on Mental Health  nimh.nih.gov/—National Institute on Mental Health • Celebrated Minds  mentalhealthtreatment.net—Mental Health Treatment articles You can spend 10 minutes, an hour or more browsing the  www.tara4bpd.org—Treatment And Research Advancements for Personality Disorder videos. They are compelling. For more information or com-  samhsa.gov—substance abuse & mental health services admin- ments, please contact [email protected]. istration  psychcentral.com—getting help for a variety of mental illnesses  Choicesinrecovery.com—guides for recovery strategies

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