Media Advisory (July 7-9) for San Francisco: NAMI Convention Covers Tasers, Kids,...

Media Advisory (July 7-9) for San Francisco: NAMI Convention Covers Tasers,
Kids, Fox-TV's HOUSE, Santa Clara Judge Stephen Manley and More

WHO: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation's largest
organization representing individuals and families affected by mental illness

WHAT: National Convention: Creating a Health Future for Us All

WHEN: Tuesday, July 6 through Thursday, July 9

WHERE: Hilton Hotel & Towers
333 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

CONTACTS:Bob Carollabobc@nami.org
Christine Armstrongchristinea@nami.org
415-923-7516

Honorees include Judge Stephen Manley (Santa Clara) on Wednesday and Fox TV's
HOUSE on Thursday.

Find out about the latest medical research, innovative treatment, public
policy issues, multicultural concerns and human interest stories, public
policy and other cutting-edge topics. A partial list includes:

NATIONAL HEADLINE TOPICS:
THE ECONOMY, HEALTH CARE REFORM AND VETERANS

Opening Plenar Session: Parity & Health Care Reform
Tuesday 2:00 p.m.

Promoting Employment & Financial Stability During Tough Economic Times for
people living with mental illness in poverty
Wednesday symposium 11:00 a.m.

Veteran Affairs Mental Health Programs: Reform and Recovery. The VA this year
is moving to restructure its mental health programs. The VA's MH director and
other Washington, D.C. officials will participate.
Wednesday symposium 11:00 a.m. (simultaneous)

IN SPANISH

Mental Health: Disparities in Treatment for the Latino Community: Salud mental
y Disparidades de Tratamiento en la Comunidad Latina
Wednesday symposium 2:30 p.m.

CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

Expanding Community Services for Children and Adolescents with Mental
Illnesses
Wednesday symposium 2:15 p.m.

Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid
Wednesday workshop 4:00 p.m.

Reducing the Use of Restraints and Seclusion in Schools
Thursday workshop 10:45 a.m.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Breaking the Cycle of Criminalization: The Role of Specialty Courts
Wednesday symposium 2:15 p.m.
NAMI's criminal justice award will be presented to Santa Clara Judge Stephen
Manley at this session.

Concerns over Police Use of Tasers & Non-Lethal Weapons
Thursday workshop 4:00 p.m.

ASK-THE-DOCTOR SESSIONS

Thursday 1:45 p.m.

-- Schizophrenia
-- Bipolar Disorder
-- Borderline Personality Disorder
-- PTSD, OCD, and Anxiety

Thursday 3:45 p.m.

-- Schizoaffective disorder
-- Depression
-- Children & Adolescents
-- Medications

/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- July 6/

SOURCE National Alliance on Mental Illness