The making of Out of the Shadow was a personal journey for
director/producer Susan Smiley, whose mother, Millie , lives with
schizophrenia. Psychiatric + Mental Health Congress and the Issues in
Aging Medical Congress.

judgmental depressed

com

About Janssen - Based in Titusville, N.

depression samaritans

'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.P.

CME LLC Offers Primary Care Physicians the Latest Insights on Bipolar Disorder

population
struggles with bipolar disorder (2), a much higher incidence than previously
estimated, but strides have been made that make efforts to diagnose this
disorder much more effective. While primary
care physicians are often the first to recognize depression in their patients,
symptoms of bipolar disorder can resemble those related to schizophrenia,
borderline personality or even ADHD. Primary care physicians and other
healthcare professionals can register for events, participate in each
"Activity of the Month ," track credits and learn more about these important
patient care issues at http://bipolar. (2003 ), J Clin
Psychiatry 64(1):53-58.

manic glbti

P. Consequently, 35 percent of bipolar
patients have to wait 10-12 years before receiving an accurate diagnosis.

judgmental relieve

The event will take place on Monday, May 23, at 6:30 pm at
the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Centennial Ballroom I/II. Following the film, acclaimed filmmaker Susan Smiley will
participate in an 'up close and personal' question and answer session
moderated by Dr.org
http://www.mentalwellness.(1)
"Research clearly shows that bipolar disorder is among the most difficult
illnesses to diagnose ," said Marsha Meyer, RPh, senior vice president of
clinical information for CME LLC.

relieve castaways

The need for such
education is evident by the fact that 69 percent of bipolar patients are
misdiagnosed-usually with major depression-which can have life-altering
consequences.
CME's Lifelong Learning Initiative on Bipolar Disorder is supported by an
unrestricted educational grant from AstraZeneca.

clinically judgmental

The post-film discussion with Smiley and Dr.cmellc. For additional information, visit CME online at
http://www.

2.

psychoeducational anxiety

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 Lifelong Learning Initiative is geared toward primary care physicians and
addresses the importance of a collaborative approach to the diagnosis and
management of bipolar disorder along with the latest findings in screening and
best practices regarding treatment. Each educational activity highlights a
particular aspect of bipolar disorder and provides clinicians with a complete
overview of this pervasive, highly misdiagnosed illness.

anxiety samaritans

More than 2 million people in the United States live
with schizophrenia., CME produces
a variety of conferences, multimedia home-study products and Web sites and is
the sponsor of the U.

depressives trapped

Lifelong Learning Initiative Provides New Tools and Insights for Earlier
Diagnosis, Collaborative Care

IRVINE, Calif.

caregiver victories

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

1.

suicidal victories

The film will be introduced by Dr.
"Creating Out of the Shadow has allowed me to translate my personal
challenges living with a loved one with schizophrenia into advocacy," said
Smiley.

suffer trapped

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.nami. currently markets prescription medications for the treatment of
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
The Lifelong Learning Initiative on Bipolar Disorder shares vital new
findings with primary care physicians around the country by focusing primarily
on two components: methods for identifying and diagnosing bipolar disorder and
emerging best practices for treating the illness.S. According to a 2000 survey by the National Manic and Manic-Depressive
Association.

castaways suicidal

Michael Hogan, Chair of the President's
New Freedom Commission on Mental Health and Director of the Ohio Department of
Mental Health. "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.

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

clinically depression

outoftheshadow., Janssen Pharmaceutica Products,
L.

CONTACT: Srikant Ramaswami Nicole Barsamian
Janssen Pharmaceutica Barsamian Associates
(609) 730-2612 (212) 595-5749
(609) 647-8195 (mobile) (917) 692-5037 (mobile)

, CME LLC announced today the launch
of the Lifelong Learning Initiative on Bipolar Disorder , a full curriculum of
continuing medical education programs, running nationwide through December .com.

About CME LLC
CME LLC is a leading ACCME-accredited provider of continuing medical
education programs and offers a wide range of informational and educational
resources for healthcare professionals.

support4hope mensans

"
Recent studies show that approximately five percent of the U.S.
Clinicians are encouraged to participate in as many activities as possible
to receive the full educational benefit of this curriculum, while earning as
many as 29. Individual events include half -day meetings and dinner
meetings, teleconferences, online programs, enduring supplements and other
multimedia activities that cover such critical issues as diagnostic strategies
for bipolar disorder , safety and efficacy of available therapies,
collaborative care, and many others.com.

sufferers castaways

"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. "Patients frequently seek a physician's
care when they're in a state of depression , not elated with mania-the other
hallmark of bipolar disorder-so without careful assessment to uncover the full
spectrum of patients' histories, physicians often misdiagnose them as
suffering solely from major depressive disorder rather than bipolar disorder. The curriculum also
provides insights on the benefits of collaboration between primary care and
mental health specialists in treating this complex illness.

suffer mensans

Schizophrenia is a serious brain disorder that affects how a person
thinks , feels and acts.
"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. Hirschfeld RM, Calabrese, JR, Weissman MM et al.

These groups, communities, or meeting places provide an opportunity for people with a common experience (such as a condition or disease, or a care-giving role) to share their concerns, and to seek and offer information and advice.

samaritans facilitator

victories depressives

janssen. An ongoing outcomes study will be
conducted prior to, immediately after and three to six months following the
completion of the full curriculum .

victories psychoeducational

Ken Duckworth, Medical Director of the National Alliance for
the Mentally Ill (NAMI) and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard
Medical School.com
http://www.

samaritans depressives

com.(3)
CME designed this learning initiative to positively impact earlier diagnoses
and ultimately help patients suffering from the disorder get the care they
need.CMELLC. Hirschfeld RM, Lewis L, Vornik LA (2003), J Clin Psychiatry 64(2):
161-174.

affective suffer

CME's Lifelong Learning Initiative on Bipolar
Disorder fills a critical void in medical education, bringing primary care
clinicians the latest psychiatric findings on this disorder, as they are
usually a patient's first point of contact.75 credits.

fallout castaways

J. Based in Irvine, Calif.

manic trapped

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

For more information, visit
http: //www.