Artwork by Jerome Lawrance: Diagnosed with a mental illness while studying art at Georgia State University in 1982, Jerome Lawrence has struggled to find his way back from the edge of insanity to the accomplished artist that he is today. Although he still suffers from his illness, Jerome feels so blessed to be able to share the beauty of his art with the world that he seizes every opportunity to serve as a role model and speak on behalf of programs designed to help the public understand art and illness. Jerome has worked along side Linda Fuller in the Habitat for Humanity program, and presented with Rosalynn Carter on self expression and mental illness at the Carter Center where he appeared on CNN news with President Jimmy Carter. President Carter, himself an artist, has high praise for Jeromeâ€™s work. Jerome is presently featured in a public service announcement sponsored by Eli Lilly. The 30 second TV spots present notable Georgia residents who have overcome mental illness to realize some truly remarkable goals. Jeromeâ€™s work has even been seen atop the Westin Hotel in Atlanta while being shown, with art from Skyland Trail, in the famous Sun Dial Restaurant.

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About the DS2000+ Initiative

DS2000+ is a national initiative to improve the quality of mental health care by improving the quality of information. Sponsored by the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), DS2000+

Recommends data standards that reflect the needs and interests of mental health stakeholders;
Provides online tools to collect, analyze and report data;
Disseminates information to the field.