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Dear Friends; This past year has been challenging for all of us. We have watched foundation assets shrink, friends lose jobs and non-profits tighten their belts once again. Nevertheless, 2008 was an important year for the Ted and Dr.Roberta Mann Foundation. In the midst of these tough times, we have much to be grateful for—most particularly our wonderful on-going partners and the amazing services they provide: PACER and its outstanding work on mental health issues for children with learning disabilities and their families, the Institute of Art, the Orchestra, the Mayo Clinic, the United Way and the many organizations serving children and families such as the Boys and Girls Club, Sharing and Caring Hands, Homeboy Industries, the Bridge for Runaway Youth and the Salvation Army. As part of our pursuit of meaningful innovation, we are pleased to announce the launch of a special focus on Integrative Mental Health. Having worked passionately in the field of integrative medicine for several years and having co-founded the Institute for Health and Healing at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, we have come to realize that while emotional and mental health are included in a holistic approach to patient-centered care, they are seldom given the attention and focus they deserve. As someone who has experienced the challenges of mental health care as a professional, it is my sincere and abiding hope that our focus on this important field will produce clear, documented, positive outcomes that can be shared around the country. Our intent is that this new focus will identify best practices in integrative mental health, will encourage the sharing of successful research with others and will optimize the wellbeing and self-care of patients by developing new models that integrate physical and mental health. Please review the Integrative Medicine section of our website for more information about our funding in this field and other frequently asked questions. We feel blessed with the opportunity to be of service and support to so many important initiatives. We value the friendship of those we work with and look forward to many more opportunities to work together in the future. Warmly, Dr. Roberta Mann Click here to view
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