The 2007 Welcome Back Awards Honorees

Our 2007 honorees are unsung heroes whose efforts make a difference in the lives of people affected by depression.

Lifetime Achievement

Harold V. House
"I am living proof of how important proper treatment is for recovery from depression; I just couldn’t allow my students to go without the help they needed.”

Destigmatization

Sylvia Axelrod
"While the stigma associated with depression is deeply rooted across cultures, how it is expressed differs, which makes it essential to develop discussions that are unique to each community.”

Community Service

Thomas S. Stanage, Ph.D.
“I believe that recovery begins with programs that help everyone feel ‘welcomed back’ to the community – before, during and even long after they have faced depression.”

Primary Care

Sara Valentino, LCSW
"Recovery from depression must come from empowerment of the individual ... and a genuine understanding of the goals and dreams set by each individual.”

Psychiatry

Karen Swartz, M.D.
“Ignorance fuels the ongoing stigma associated with depression, keeping some from getting any treatment and complicating the care of others.”

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