At AstraZeneca, our mission is to help patients live fuller and healthier lives. We understand the important differences support can make for a person. That is why we have championed the establishment of community-based programs that promote mental health awareness with patient health organizations around the country.

• NAMI Connection support groups are for people who are living with mental illness. The meetings are intended for people with any mental illness who seek to learn from others’ experiences, share coping strategies, and offer encouragement, understanding, and support. Groups are available around the country, and will soon be available in every state in both Spanish and English. Find available groups near you at  www.nami.org/connection
  
  
• Peer-to-Peer is a nine-week experiential course on the topic of mental illness for any person with a psychiatric diagnosis. In addition to providing information on the biological bases of the major mental illnesses, the program includes information on emotions, advocacy and empowerment; on coping strategies; and on relapse prevention planning and adherence encouragement. It’s taught by mentors who have personally experienced mental illness. Find a course near you at www.nami.org/p2p.
  
  
• Half of Us  is a campaign addressing mental health issues in the college population, ages 18 and above, through education and awareness. This multipronged, prosocial campaign is being run through the mtvU network and seeks to direct the way millions of college students think about potentially life-threatening mental health issues and influence their behavior accordingly. It’s the largest, most comprehensive mental health social outreach to college students. Learn more at   www.HalfOfUs.com.
  
  
• The Mental Health Family Tree  program raises awareness of the possible family connection of bipolar disorder. Through the use of a simple web-based tool, individuals can map out their family’s history of mental illness and use a print out of a family tree to take with them on their next doctor’s visit. Build your own family tree at   www.MentalHealthFamilyTree.org.
  
  
• COPE (Caring, Outreach, Partnership, Education)  is an educational booklet that provides practical and useful information for understanding and coping with mental illness on a day-to-day basis. The material is available in English and Spanish and also by logging onto  www.CopingWithMentalIllness.com
  
  

All of these programs are important, but what is most important is working with your Health Care Professional to get the care that is most appropriate for your individual needs.

If you are without prescription coverage and can’t afford your medication, AstraZeneca may be able to help. For more information about AstraZeneca Patient Assistance programs, please visit AZandMe.com  or call 1-800-AZandMe (1-800-292-6363).

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