The PSAs are being
distributed
to television and radio stations nationwide via the FastChannel
Network and will air in advertising
time that will be donated by the media.
Religion Writers/News Editors
LOS ANGELES----In
what many consider
to be a first in the music industry, Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and
Mortuaries
, in Los Angeles, has produced a new CD titled "Scores of
Memory. Taubman took the assignment, using
some of his own
compositions for the CD as well as the music of Maurice Ravel, Todd
Herzog and
Debbie Friedman. So breaking new ground is always a bit frightening
at first."
The CD is available
at no cost.
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WASHINGTON, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today
launched a national public service advertising
(PSA) campaign designed to
encourage people who may be experiencing psychological distress following
the
recent hurricanes to consider seeking mental health services. In some cases, these losses were
coupled with
losing loved ones and witnessing death, destruction and criminal violence. Help is
a phone call
away.samhsa. "All Jewish institutions face the
challenge of holding on to the unaffiliated
members of our community.tickle widowers
NEW YORK, International Coal Group Chairman Wilbur
L. Symptoms of
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder --
including depression, grief and anger -- are to be expected among
some who
survived the hurricanes."
The new PSA campaign is designed to help adults, children
and first
responders who have been impacted by the hurricanes and are in need of mental
health
services. The PSAs aim to reach adult victims and
first responders directly, as well as parents
and caregivers who can assess
their children's emotional well-being.
"The hurricanes have
had a devastating impact on the lives of hundreds of
thousands of Americans.widows grief
I personally understand
their
trauma since I lost my own father when I was a teenager and my widowed mother
was left with
three children, the youngest of whom was eight years old.samhsa.widows firestorms
"After my father died a few years ago
," he said, "during the
shivah (the seven-day period of mourning, filled with services and
visitation
in the bereaved's home, after the burial of a loved one), I
felt that if we had some music, it would
make the grieving more
bearable." He searched for suitable music, but found none. For those wishing
to order the CD, contact
800-896-7130 or visit the Mount Sinai website at www.tickle motherless
No amount of
explanation
can replace a loved one, nor can the Sago Mine Fund, but our
fervent hope is that this will help
. Lawrence.
"This was a special challenge," said Mr.mt-sinai.ethans firestorms
We regard our miners as part of our
extended family and hope that many people will express their sorrow by
contributing to the Fund
. The PSAs, the
result of a partnership between HHS' Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services
Administration (SAMHSA) and the Ad Council, will be distributed to
12,000 media outlets nationwide
. "This poignant campaign, created pro bono by
Grey Advertising, will encourage victims to get help
and hope if they need it,
especially during the holiday season when all that they have lost may be
more
difficult to cope with.com
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HHS Secretary Leavitt Unveils National PSA Campaign to
Provide Mental Health Services to Hurricane Survivors
While its initial purpose is to
comfort
and sustain mourners, others might find the CD suitable for
other meditative purposes.bereaved dysfunctions
"We also
know that there are a
smaller but still significant number of people who will have difficulty
achieving
recovery without professional assistance.
It is as important to connect to all Jewish traditions
not only in our
lives as we live them, but in our lives as we end them. Taubman. Losses can occur
through the death of a child, a spouse, a friend, hero, leader, or relative.
estranged sibling
"
ICG is a leading
producer of coal in Northern and Central Appalachia and
the Illinois Basin. ICG's mining operations
and reserves are strategically located to
serve utility, metallurgical and industrial customers throughout
the Eastern
United States.
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I reiterate the deep sympathy I have
already
expressed to the families.
According to SAMHSA, the psychological impact of these experiences can
be both
serious and long-lasting.
He had heard the music of Craig Taubman, a Hollywood composer
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International Coal Group Statement Regarding Miner Tragedy
This music is
one of those connections
. "We were in
uncharted waters. But once we began, it just came together so beautifully
because
words often fail but music has a unique healing power.Personal loss occurs as a result of losing a possession
, a person, or can be caused by deprivation, or a change of circumstance.
widows littlest
gov. If we lose the traditions
of Jewish burial, including the way we grieve, the ceremonies and the
process that goes with that
grieving, we will begin to lose Judaism.
After taking over as the General Manager at Mount Sinai
three
years ago, he thought of the music again as he watched others grieve.grief loved
bereaved widows
Up to 500,000 people
may be in need of assistance. They may also develop physical health and behavior
problems, such as
substance abuse disorders among adults and conduct problems
among children.departed stillbirth
Ross has issued the following
statement regarding the accident in which 12
miners died at the Sago Mine in West Virginia, operated
by a subsidiary of the
company:
"A terrible tragedy has occurred and everyone at International
Coal Group
shares the grief of the families of the twelve miners who lost their lives
despite
the best efforts of our company, Governor Joe Manchin and the rescue
teams.
"Since the beginning
of this unprecedented disaster we have been concerned
about the mental well-being of those impacted
," Secretary Leavitt said.
"We've continued to work with the states to provide access to mental health
and substance abuse services to help Americans through this tough time.Religious Music Takes New
Turn With Consolation-Specific CD; Mount Sinai Memorial Parks Project Considered a First in Industry
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People who
wish to contribute to the Fund may do so by calling 1-212-826-2174."
Ben Hatfield
, President and CEO of International Coal added, "This has
been the most tragic period of my life
. I
hope these public service announcements, our toll-free number and website will
provide information
and support to those who need help."
To view the ads, please visit http://www.littlest loved
"
"No amount
of money can take the place of a loved one, but the families do
have financial needs as well. Our
goal is always to see that our
people get home safely each day and we will redouble our efforts to
make sure
that a tragedy like this never occurs again. Some of these problems may not surface for
months or years. The campaign includes television and radio spots, which are
available in English
and Spanish, and addresses the fears, thoughts, concerns
and questions faced by the victims.bereaved grieving
"Most hurricane survivors demonstrate remarkable resiliency and will
rebuild theirs lives without
significant mental or substance abuse issues,"
SAMHSA Administrator Charles Curie said.impending memorialization
Our management
is working
diligently with the government investigators to learn the cause of the
explosion and
we will report all findings in the hope that lessons learned
here may help prevent similar problems
at other mines.
Mr.ethans grief
According to SAMHSA, past research on the mental health consequences of
major floods and hurricanes suggests that the psychological impacts of the
recent hurricanes could
be extensive. In the music industry, as far as I know, this CD
breaks new ground because we don't
usually think of music when we
think of mourners.
grief widowers
I
offer these families my heartfelt sympathy
and my prayers."
The other reason for creating the CD came from Mr. "I
thought he'd be the right
one to produce this for us and I contacted
him," said Mr.halos stillbirth
Therefore, International Coal Group has
organized The Sago Mine Fund to provide financial support to the families and
will provide the
Fund with an initial contribution of $2,000,000.gov.
Our business is no different.motherless estranged
My heart goes
out to these families. SAMHSA estimates that -- in those areas
that have been significantly impacted
by the hurricanes -- 25 percent to 30
percent of the population may experience clinically significant
mental health
needs and an additional 10 percent to 20 percent may show sub-clinical, but
not
trivial, needs."
People who were displaced by the storms have lost their homes, schools,
communities
, places of worship, daily routines, social support, personal
possessions and much more. Viewers and
listeners are encouraged to
take time to check in on how they and their families are doing, and call
a
confidential toll-free number (1-800-789-2647 for adults/parents and
1-800-273-TALK for first
responders) to speak to a trained professional who
can assist with information and referrals to local
services, or visit
http://www."
"There were several reasons why we wanted to create this CD,"
said
Mount Sinai Memorial Parks General Manager Len Lawrence, who served as
executive producer
for the CD. Lawrence's own
life.ectopic stillbirth
The company has eleven active mining complexes, of which
ten
are located in Northern and Central Appalachia and one in Central
Illinois. As they struggle to rebuild
their lives and focus on
their immediate physical needs, it is important for them to also consider
their short and long-term emotional needs," said President + CEO of The
Advertising Council Peggy
Conlon. As Jews, it is very important that we
bury our family and loved ones `Jewishly'.littlest halos
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