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OPPA
Education & Research Foundation
The
OPPA/ERF was established in 1968 by the OPPA. Members of the OPPA
are also members of the Foundation. The Foundation is incorporated
under the laws of the state of Ohio as a non-profit corporation,
and qualifies under the current US Internal Revenue Service
code as an exempt organization engaged in educational and charitable
activities. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE to the extent
provided by law.
The
purposes of the Foundation are to:
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Disseminate information about all aspects of mental and emotional
health to professional groups and the general public
- Sponsor
and encourage mental health research in primary care medicine
and psychiatry
- Promote
the education and training of psychiatric, general medical,
and other health care professionals in research, diagnosis,
and treatment of mental illnesses
- Develop
scientific methods of treatment for mental and emotional disorders
and the care of persons so afflicted.
The
Foundation sponsors the annual Janet Orttung-Morrow, MD, Luncheon
Symposium, in honor of Dr. Orttung-Morrow, a longtime friend
and member of the OPA and recognized as a leader in the psychiatric
community.
The
Enlightenment Awards competition recognizes outstanding efforts
of individuals or groups in the media or the arts for their
work in educating the public through their publications, TV
stations, radio stations, plays, etc., of the devastating effects
of the stigma that still remains for those who suffer from mental
and emotional disorders.
Founder's
Day awards are given for scientific or educational papers authored
by OPA members. This competition is open to all OPA members
in each of the following categories: Medical Students, Psychiatric
Residents, and General Members. Each award carries with it an
honorarium of $500.
To
help support the Foundation, individuals and organizations are
encouraged to make tax-deductible contributions. You may do
so by making your generous check payable to the OPPA/ERF Foundation
and mail to:
OPPA/ERF
1350 W. Fifth Ave., Ste. 218
Columbus, OH 43212-2907
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