The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will honor writers and producers who have given a voice to people with mental health problems by incorporating dignified, respectful, and accurate portrayals of these individuals into film and television productions. The event, which takes place on October 14, 2009 at the Paramount Theater in Paramount Studios, will celebrate nominated and award-winning productions such as The Soloist, Michael Clayton, Lars and the Real Girl, “90210”, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “United States of Tara”.
The Voice Awards will also recognize the accomplishments of consumer leaders who are working to promote the social inclusion of people who have mental health problems and providing them with the possibility of recovery.
The Voice Awards are a part of the Campaign for Mental Health Recovery, a multi-year public service advertising program of SAMHSA and the Ad Council to promote understanding and support for young adults and others with mental illnesses. The address for Paramount Studios is 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90038.
For more information about this Campaign, please visit www.whatadifference.org. More information about George Anderson and Anderson & Anderson can be obtained by calling 310-207-3591 or visiting their web site at www.andersonservices.com.
