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Mental Health Series: You Are Not Alone in this Fight

Roxanne Powell, Neighbor

NAMI Anne Arundel County continues the 2013 Lecture and Author Series: ‘You Are Not Alone in This Fight – Inspire Hope, Tell Your Story, Break Down Stigma.’ 

The final lecture of this 3-part series entitled “You Need Help!: A Step-by-Step Plan to Convince a Loved One to Get Treatment” will be held at Woods Memorial Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. 

In honor of 2013 National Mental Health Awareness Week, Dr. Mark Komrad,  from Johns Hopkins University Hospital and Clinical Ethics Director at Sheppard Pratt, will present material from his book: You Need Help!: A Step-by-Step Plan to Convince a Loved One to Get Counseling. A Q&A and book signing will follow the lecture. 

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The lecture is free and open to the public. No reservation is required. For more information call 443-569-3498.

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NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need. 
For more information on programs in Anne Arundel County call 443-569-3498

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