Contributors
This edition of Be Smart. Be Well. was made possible with the participation and support of many organizations and individuals. Their advice and assistance was invaluable in developing the Mental Health topic.
Acknowledgements
American Psychiatric Association
University of Illinois at Chicago, Center for Child and Adult Psychiatry, Institute for Juvenile Research
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Howard University Department of Psychiatry
National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide
Mesa Mental Health Services of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Family Service & Mental Health of Oak Park, Illinois
National Mental Health Awareness Campaign
NoStigma.org
With very special thanks to
Nada Stotland, M.D., President, American Psychiatric Association
Michael Fitzpatrick, MSW, Executive Director, NAMI
Bennett Leventhal, M.D., Director, UIC Institute for Juvenile Research
Julie Carbray, APN, UIC Institute for Juvenile Research
Donna Holland Barnes, PhD, Howard University Dept. of Psychiatry, President & Founder, National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide
Robyn Peyson, Executive Director, NAMI Texas
Becky Beckett, Executive Director, NAMI New Mexico
Denise Stennis, Family Service & Mental Health of Oak Park, Illinois
Michele Burgner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ross Szabo, Director, NoStigma.org Speakers Bureau
Stephanie Vomvouras, M.D., M.B.A., Medical Editor, BeSmartBeWell.com
Our sincere gratitude to those who agreed to tell their stories
Humberto and Victoria Rodriguez
Lorette McNeill and Shannon Qualls
Colleen Coffey
And thanks to all who participated in the videos
| John Roberts | Cathy Van Vliet |
| Amy West | Thad Przyblowski |
| David Simpson | Jenna Przyblowski |
| Taheeen Mohammed | Joseph Przyblowski |
| Susan Castle | Adidayn Kalejaiye |
| David Bennett | Sorya Ally |
| Martin Ucanda | Kyle Smith |
