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Zack Rosen
Printz & Associates Public Relations, Inc.
1274 W. Commerce Way
Clarion, PA 16214
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March 10, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Clarion Hospital to Host Bipolar Awareness Day April 7

CLARION, Pa. Clarion Hospital officials have announced they will host a
Bipolar Awareness Day on Monday April 7 from 10 a.m. 4p.m. The event runs
at Clarion Hospital, One Hospital Drive, in Clarion. It is free to the public.
Activities will include 30-minute seminars to learn more about the
symptoms of bipolar disorder and its impact on society, free and confidential
mental health screenings, a booth with free books and DVDs, along with
counseling sessions for those suffering from bipolar disorder or mental illness.
Bipolar disorder, characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and
functioning, bipolar disorder is a chronic condition and generally requires life-long
treatment.
With accurate diagnosis and treatment, people with bipolar disorder
have high treatment success rates, said Dr. Kasey Pickett, NAMI Bipolar
Specialist. Essential components of the treatment process for people living with
bipolar disorder include medication, psychotherapy, support groups, and
education about the illness.
Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day was created by the National Alliance on
Mental Illness (NAMI) to increase awareness of bipolar disorder, promote early
detection and accurate diagnosis, reduce stigma, and minimize the devastating
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impact on the 2.3 million Americans presently affected by the disorder. Clarion
Hospital is sponsoring the event locally.
For more information please call (814) 227-0998 or check out the National
Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website at www.nami.org.

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