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Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson Receives Jeanne Spurlock, M.D. Minority Fellowship Achievement Award and NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist Award
We would like to formally announce that Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson, the Founder of Lorio Psych Group and Founder and Principal Consultant of Lorio Forensics, is the recipient of the 2020 Jeanne Spurlock, M.D. Minority Fellowship Achievement Award. This accolade presented by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is awarded to individuals who are making or have made notable contributions to the profession and/or the minority community.
Additionally, Dr. Vinson was awarded the 2020 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Exemplary Psychiatrist Award. Given to NAMI members, this award celebrates the achievements made by entities that support and advance the organization’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by mental illness.
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Dr. Vinson Answers Questions on PBS News Hour
Dr. Vinson Awarded by the National Alliance on Mental Illness
On May 11th, we received a letter from the Chief Executive Officer of NAMI National Mr. Dan Gilison.
I am delighted to share the news that you have been selected to receive a 2020 NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist Award, nominated by Kim Jones, Executive Director of NAMI Georgia on behalf of NAMI. This year's awards are given to psychiatrists noteworthy for going the extra mile and who have made substantial contributions to NAMI Affiliate, NAMI State Organization or national NAMI activities. Award winners are recognized for their advocacy for access to care and research funding, community education programs or other NAMI priorities. Winners have also provided comprehensive treatment to people with mental illness including medical, rehabilitative and social needs or have taken the time to educate people whose lives are affected by mental illness . . . On behalf of NAMI, I congratulate you on this award and thank you for your dedication to improving the lives of people living with mental illness.
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