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Welcome Back Awards Program Honors Innovators in the Depression Community
Deadline: November 13, 2006
The Welcome Back Awards is a national program that recognizes those who have made great achievements in the depression community. Each year, five honorees receive up to $15,000 to donate to the not-for-profit organization of their choice. The awards are sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company.
An independent panel of mental health experts will select honorees in five categories:
Lifetime Achievement: Any individual whose perseverance has helped him or her overcome clinical depression and resume a fulfilling life. (Award level: $15,000.)
Destigmatization: Any individual whose noteworthy public efforts have helped promote the understanding of depression and reduce the shame and guilt associated with the illness. (Award level: $10,000.)
Community Service: Any individual whose outstanding work creating and improving community programs fosters a supportive, caring environment for those suffering from depression. (Award level: $10,000.)
Primary Care: Any healthcare professional (e.g., psychologists, physicians, social workers, or nurses) whose unique approach to identifying particular needs in depression diagnosis and treatment serves as an example to others. (Award level: $10,000.)
Psychiatry: Any psychiatrist who transcends the profession through community work, innovative clinical programs, teaching, new research, outstanding work with patients, or who makes a significant impact on the community or other medical disciplines. (Award level: $10,000.)
Nomination guidelines and forms can are available at the program's website.