Posted by pseudoname on December 29, 2005, at 8:43:14
National Mental Health Association NEWS RELEASE
December 27, 2005
History Channel® partners with NMHA to promote "Lincoln" special educating Americans on mental health through Abraham Lincoln’s experiences and work to dispel the stigma surrounding mental health problems and treatments.The History Channel and the National Mental Health Association, the nation’s largest mental health organization, are pleased to announce a national partnership in promotion of the January 2006 special presentation of "Lincoln". The program, scheduled to air Monday, January 16th at 8pm/7c, honors the remarkable accomplishments of our 16th President despite his life-long struggle with depression, which the film argues was the driving force behind his ultimate transcendence from modest origins to the American Presidency. THC and NMHA collaboration will focus on educating Americans on mental health through Abraham Lincoln’s experiences and work to dispel the stigma surrounding mental health problems and treatments.
“‘Lincoln’ is a powerful and telling story of one of greatest leaders who used his own personal turmoil to fuel grand achievements,” said Judy Klein Frimer, Director of Brand Enhancement at The History Channel. “The NMHA partnership provides the opportunity to advance the importance of proper mental health care and the acceptance of the 54 million Americans who struggle with mental illnesses.”
The program, which includes interviews with experts fully-versed on Lincoln’s multi-faced persona, brings a fresh perspective and an even greater appreciation of what a special achievement his life truly was. Americans know Abraham Lincoln as the emancipator of slaves, the man who held together in its darkest days. But few know the Lincoln who battled suicidal thoughts and at times called himself “The loneliest man in the world.”
“It is hard for many to imagine that one of the greatest world leaders faced such personal struggles,” said Cynthia Wainscott, board chair of NMHA. “Lincoln’s life serves as an example to us all. Like Lincoln, many of us will experience hardship and setbacks at some point in our lives. It may be due to an illness, divorce, loss of a loved one, financial problems, discrimination or natural disaster. No matter the cause, how we meet the adversity determines how we move forward in our own lives.”Contact:
Eileen Sexton, 703-837-4783
esexton@nmha.orgHeather Cobb, 703-797-2588
hcobb@nmha.org
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