* More than one in three teens (37%) are embarrassed about having ADHD. After beginning treatment, the
majority of parents and teens report some to a great deal of
improvement in their ability to feel good/feel happy (81% parents, 73%
teenagers).

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"Left
untreated, many teenagers with ADHD experience academic impairment , driving-
related incidents, and are at higher risk of substance abuse, encounters with
law-enforcement , and consequent negative impact within the family. The survey evaluated the responses of a
nationwide sample of 268 parents of teenagers, ages 14 to 18, who have been
diagnosed with ADHD and 265 teenagers , ages 14 to 18, who have been diagnosed
with ADHD.

Impact on Academic Success
* Parents (86%) and teenagers (77%) agree that it is much or somewhat
more difficult for teens with ADHD to do their best in school compared
to other teens without ADHD."

Types of Treatment
* Approximately two-thirds of parents and teenagers report their
teenager /they currently receive treatment for ADHD, including
medication, counseling and behavioral therapy (66% and 61%,
respectively).mentalwellness.J. For more information, visit
http: //www.

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, Families with teenagers diagnosed
with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) strongly believe that
treating the condition can lead to significant improvements in school and at
home , according to a new nationwide survey. "Therefore,
it is critical that they receive the support and treatment needed to succeed
during these critical years. According to a report by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, approximately 7. More than 2 million people in the United States live
with schizophrenia.

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, Assistant Professor of
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University., parents and teenagers from the same family).
* Nearly nine in 10 parents with a teen receiving treatment (88%) believe
that prescription medication is the most effective treatment for ADHD.janssen.com.

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With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to
improve the mental health of all Americans through advocacy, education,
research and service.

Effect on Relationships + Social Issues
* More than one in three teenagers (37%) are embarrassed about having the
disorder.

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Award-Winning Documentary on Schizophrenia to Be Screened at 2005 American Psychiatric Association Meeting

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Roughly two-thirds of these parents (66%) and teenagers (61%) report their
teen/they currently receive treatment for ADHD.

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After receiving help, parents and teens experienced tremendous progress in
their lives . Nearly six in ten (56%) teens saw their grades get better. Parents and teenagers were recruited independently and were not
matched pairs (i.
* Nearly three in four parents and teenagers say that before beginning
treatment, it was somewhat to very difficult for teenagers to feel
happy /feel good about himself/herself. The film, an official selection at the Vancouver Film Festival
and SILVERDOCS: the AFI/Discovery Channel Film Festival, offers a frank look
at this complex disease , dispels stigma and misconceptions surrounding
schizophrenia, and presents the challenges Smiley 's family has faced while
navigating the public health system.

The post-film discussion with Smiley and Dr.

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have ADHD. Michael Hogan, Chair of the President's
New Freedom Commission on Mental Health and Director of the Ohio Department of
Mental Health.
"Out of the Shadow offers an honest portrayal of schizophrenia and the
profound challenges family caregivers face when navigating the public health
system on behalf of loved ones with this serious brain disorder," said Ken
Duckworth, MD.

The film screening is supported by Janssen Pharmaceutica Products, L.

This disorder causes shifts in a person's mood state, energy level and performance ability.

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"ADHD amplifies the issues that all teens grapple with, such as heavy
demands at school, more complicated social situations, and a growing desire
for independence," said Michael Faenza, MSSW , President and CEO, National
Mental Health Association (NMHA), the country's oldest and largest nonprofit
organization addressing all aspects of mental health and illness. Most teens
(77%) and parents (86%) reported that it was much or somewhat more difficult
for teens with ADHD to do their best in school. In addition,
the ability to make and keep friendships dramatically improved; most parents
and teens reported some to a great deal of improvement in making new friends
(70% parents, 61 % teenagers) and getting along with friends (77% parents, 67%
teenagers).org.
* Parents are more likely than teenagers to say that the condition
affects teen's relationships with siblings , teachers, and friends "a
great deal.org. "The film demonstrates that schizophrenia can be effectively managed
when patients receive comprehensive psychosocial services, including safe and
stable housing, family support and access to the latest medications," said
Smiley.

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Parents and Teens Finally Agree on Something: ADHD Treatment Works

Nearly three quarters of both
groups stated that it was somewhat to very difficult for teenagers to feel
happy/feel good about himself or herself.

ABOUT THE SURVEY
The survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris
Interactive from July - August 2004, for the NMHA through a grant from McNeil
Consumer + Specialty Pharmaceuticals. Parents and teenagers were
recruited independently and were not matched pairs (i.P. currently markets prescription medications for the treatment of
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

This illness is long-term but treatable.

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The event will take place on Monday, May 23 , at 6:30 pm at
the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Centennial Ballroom I/II.

Suicide is a dangerous component of the bipolar puzzle.

A combination of drugs and psychotherapy is widely prescribed and will return most patients to a productive life.

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ABOUT THE NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is the country's oldest and
largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and
mental illness.
Schizophrenia is a serious brain disorder that affects how a person
thinks, feels and acts. "The film underscores the importance of access to quality care
and is a call to action for mental health professionals and policymakers
alike," he added.P.

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5% of school-age children in the U.S.
* Teenagers with ADHD are three times more likely than parents to report
that ADHD affects them only at school and not at other times. Teens who are embarrassed about having the disorder are more
likely to report being teased (68%) or treated differently by others
(76%) than teens with ADHD who are not embarrassed by their diagnosis.

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Families Credit Therapy With Better Grades,
Higher Self-Esteem, Improved Relationships

ALEXANDRIA, Va. A
majority of both groups (81% parents, 73% teenagers) reported some to a great
deal of improvement in their ability to feel good/feel happy. 'Out of the Shadow' Filmmaker to Discuss Her Mother's Illness and
Barriers to Care

ATLANTA, The award-winning documentary, Out of the
Shadow, which illuminates the national plight of schizophrenia through one
family's struggle , will be shown at a screening for 1000 mental health
professionals at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association in
Atlanta, Georgia. Ken Duckworth, Medical Director of the National Alliance for
the Mentally Ill (NAMI) and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard
Medical School.

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* Among teenagers receiving treatment, therapy with prescription
medications is nearly universal (97% parents, 95% teenagers).

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Both groups credit their
treatment -- in the form of medication, counseling and/or behavior therapy,
and school services -- with contributing to better grades in school, higher
self-esteem, improved social relationships and enhanced participation in
extracurricular activities.
Additional survey findings include:

* Teens with ADHD and parents share similar views about the disorder.

Following the film, acclaimed filmmaker Susan Smiley will
participate in an 'up close and personal' question and answer session
moderated by Dr.

Additional resources can be found at: http://www.nami.org
http://www.

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NMHA. Researchers interviewed 265 teenagers and 268 parents of teenagers
(ages 14 to 18) diagnosed with ADHD about their attitudes, beliefs and
experiences with the disorder .
* About half (52%) of parents surveyed believe that their ADHD teenager
will attend college, while 61% of teens report that they plan to attend
college., Janssen Pharmaceutica Products,
L.

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"Research shows that as many as 80 percent of children with ADHD exhibit
persistent symptoms during adolescence, and 60 percent go on to display
symptoms during adulthood," said David Goodman, M. Additional survey highlights can be accessed
at http://www. Duckworth will tackle issues
including:

* Access - Ensuring that all people living with schizophrenia have access
to integrated services and the latest, most-effective medications;
* Disease Management - While there is no cure for schizophrenia - with
comprehensive treatment schizophrenia can be effectively managed -
allowing people with this illness to live fulfilling and productive
lives; and
* Understanding - Raising public awareness of schizophrenia and reducing
the stigma associated with this challenging and compelling disease.

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, parents and
teenagers from the same family).
The film will be introduced by Dr.outoftheshadow.

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Before the families sought help, ADHD posed a major barrier to learning,
self-confidence and relationships with other teens and adults.
"Creating Out of the Shadow has allowed me to translate my personal
challenges living with a loved one with schizophrenia into advocacy," said
Smiley.

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Nearly
nine in 10 parents with a teen receiving treatment believe that
prescription medication is the most effective treatment for ADHD. Following are some of the key findings from
the survey. After
starting treatment, both groups report "some" to "a great deal" of
improvement in these areas.
The making of Out of the Shadow was a personal journey for
director/producer Susan Smiley, whose mother, Millie, lives with
schizophrenia.

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In addition, a majority of parents
(69 %) and teens (64%) found that it was somewhat to very difficult for teens
to make new friends.
Teens who are embarrassed are more likely to report being teased (68%)
or treated differently by others (76%) than teens with ADHD who are not
embarrassed by their diagnosis.

For additional survey findings and more information about ADHD, visit
http://www.

ABOUT ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a real, common and treatable
medical condition characterized by a variable attention span and/or
hyperactivity-impulsivity.

Impact of Treatment
* Prior to receiving treatment for ADHD, parents and teens report that it
was very difficult to stay focused on activities, make new friends, get
along with friends , and participate in school activities.
* Nearly six in ten (56%) teens note that their grades have improved
since beginning treatment.

The ADHD Teen + Parent survey was conducted for the National Mental Health
Association (NMHA) by Harris Interactive and supported through a grant from
McNeil Consumer + Specialty Pharmaceuticals.NMHA.

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Both groups view it as a medical condition and behavioral problem (59%
parents, 43% teenagers) and do not attribute ADHD to poor parenting or
a lack of discipline.


ADHD Teen + Parent Findings

Families with teenagers diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) strongly believe that treatment of the condition can lead to
marked improvements in school and at home, according to a new nationwide
survey.e.

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