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FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Press Release # 083-07
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MEDIA
(212) 788-5290
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MEDIA ADVISORY: HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRESENTS ART BY MEMBERS OF MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITIES
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Artists who are members of the city’s mental health, chemical dependency or mental retardation/developmental disability communities.
Dr. David Rosin, Executive Deputy Commissioner for Mental Hygiene, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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An art show featuring powerful and engaging work by artists from the city’s mental health communities.
The exhibit highlights the benefits of art-making for reducing stress, promoting recovery and improving mental health. Creating and exhibiting original work also helps lessen stigma and empower the artists.
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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
93 Worth Street, 12th Floor |
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
5:00 -7:00 p.m. |
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