LAUNCH SYMPOSIUM
ACTION GROUP FOR MENTAL ILLNESS (AGMI)
16 OCTOBER 2004
CONRAD CENTENNIAL SINGAPORE
The Action Group for Mental
Illness (AGMI) has been officially registered on 24
September 2004 as a Voluntary Welfare Organization. It
will be holding its Launch Symposium on 16 October 2004 at
North & South Ballroom, Level 2, Conrad Centennial
Singapore from 1.30 pm to 5.15 pm.
Dr Balaji Sadasivan,
Minister of State for Health, and Information,
Communications and the Arts, has kindly consented to be
the Guest of Honour.
AGMI comprises healthcare
providers, care-givers and individuals who are interested
in improving the lives of the people with mental illness.
We believe that with proper care, support and
encouragement, the people with mental illness can lead
fulfilling and productive lives. AGMI seeks to be a voice
for people with mental illness to help them gain the
support they require. To that end, we have set
out the following objectives:
- To advocate changes in
policies so as to improve their quality of life
- To support activities in
the prevention and alleviation of their sufferings
- To minimize stigma and
discrimination of people with mental illness
We invite you to join us to
see how the people with mental illness can lead full and
meaningful lives. Kindly call Michelle Koh at Tel No: 6738
0808 by 12 October 2004 to confirm your attendance.
PROGRAMME
| 1:30pm |
Registration
and Lunch |
| 2:30pm |
Opening
Speech
Mr Chandra Mohan
Nominated Member of Parliament |
| 2:35pm |
Speech
by Guest of Honour
Dr Balaji Sadasivan
Senior Minister of State
Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts & Health |
| 2:50pm |
Unveiling of AGMI Plaque
Dr Balaji Sadasivan
Senior Minister of State
Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts & Health |
| 2:55pm |
Piano Recital & Testimony
Dr Agnes Tan |
| 3:10pm |
Launch of AGMI Website
Dr Ang Yong Guan
Chairman, AGMI |
| 3:15pm |
“People With Mental Illness: Have We Done Enough For Them?”
Dr Ang Yong Guan
Chairman, AGMI |
| 3:45pm |
“Mental Illness Affects Us All:
Standing Together To Build A Better System Of Care”
Dr Anthony Zipple
CEO of Thresholds, USA |
| 4:30pm |
Question and Answer Session |
| 4:40pm |
Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 4:50pm |
Tea Reception |
| 5:15pm |
End of Programme |
ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr Anthony M. Zipple is the Chief Executive Officer of
Thresholds in Chicago, Illinois, USA, an internationally
known provider of psychiatric rehabilitation services.
Founded in 1959, Thresholds has been an innovator in
employment, residential and other services. Dr Zipple has
also served as the Chief Operating Officer for Vinfen in
Cambridge, Massachusetts and is a professor at Boston
University. In 2004, the International Association of
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (IAPSRS) presented
him with the John Beard Award for outstanding
contributions to the field of psychosocial rehabilitation.
Dr Zipple has been frequently published in various
American professional publications, authoring or
co-authoring more than 50 articles, book chapters, and
monographs on psychiatric rehabilitation and community
mental health services.
His professional affiliations include the IAPSRS, the
American Psychological Association (APA), and the National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI).
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