N.Y. State Psychiatric Institute and “The Global Learning
Series,” announced today, that the education-focused television
program distributed to public television, will feature Social
Anxiety Disorder(SAD) in an episode called "Understanding Mental
Health."
New York, NY, May 02, 2008 --(PR.com)-- New York State Psychiatric
Institute and “The Global Learning Series,” announced today, that
the education-focused television program distributed to public
television, will feature Social Anxiety Disorder(SAD) in an episode
called "Understanding Mental Health."
The show will be distributed this fall to public television stations
and several cable television stations throughout the country and
globally on both the web and U.S. Government Voice of America (VOA)
Television. Dr. Franklin Schneier at N.Y. State Psychiatric
Institute will be featured on the program and will educate viewers
about SAD symptoms and treatment.
“We will bring greater understanding of SAD to the global medical
and patient community, with a special sensitivity towards persons
with SAD or those who know someone with SAD, empowering them to take
action regarding treatment,” said John McGuire, Executive Producer
of Programming for “The Global Learning Series.”
This education-focused television and webcast program is supported
by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
About Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is diagnosed
when people become overwhelmingly anxious and excessively
self-conscious in everyday social situations. People with social
anxiety disorder have an intense, persistent, and chronic fear of
being watched and judged by others and of doing things that might
embarrass them. They can worry for days or weeks before a dreaded
situation. This fear may become so severe that it interferes with
work, school, and other ordinary activities, and can make it hard to
make and keep friends.
Social anxiety disorder affects about 15 million American adults.
People commonly develop the disorder in childhood or early
adolescence. There is some evidence that both genetic and
environmental factors are involved. Social anxiety disorder is often
accompanied by other anxiety disorders or depression, and substance
abuse may develop if people try to self medicate their anxiety.
Social anxiety disorder can be successfully treated with certain
kinds of psychotherapy or medications.
About New York State Psychiatric Institute
Founded in 1896, the New York State Psychiatric Institute (PI)
continues to contribute importantly to knowledge about understanding
and treating psychiatric disorder and is ranked among the best
psychiatric research facilities in the world today. Noted for its
research on depression and suicide, schizophrenia, anxiety and child
psychiatric disorders, PI is also at the forefront of research
dedicated to unraveling the brain’s mysteries. Its scientists
constitute the core of the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia
University. In 2000, Dr. Eric Kandel was awarded the Nobel Prize in
Physiology or Medicine for research in his labs at PI on the
cellular basis of memory.
www.nyspi.org
About “The Global Learning Series”
“The Global Learning Series” is education-focused, issue-oriented
and non-commercial programming, independently produced by GTS
Education Inc. and distributed directly to public television
stations throughout the United States and globally to VOA
Television. “The Global Learning Series” strictly follows the
standards and practices of public television and is distributed
freely to public television stations nationwide. “The Global
Learning Series” program is not affiliated with PBS. For program
information, contact: info@thegloballearningseries.tv
Contacts
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Dacia Morris
Public Information Officer
212.543.5421
The Global Learning Series
John McGuire
Executive Producer
561.338.7479
