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DANBURY, CONN. <\/strong>\u2014 The \u201cOne Book, One Community\u201d collaboration between Western Connecticut State University, Danbury Public Schools and the Danbury Public Library officially introduced its 2009 community read at a press conference held at the university, Monday, Aug. 24.<\/p>\n

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In \u201cHurry Down Sunshine,\u201d author Michael Greenberg watches his teenaged daughter, Sally, spiral downward in the throes of mental illness and describes in narrative form how the illness has affected his extended family. In October, the community will be invited to many activities, including movies, author lectures and discussions on both the book and the topic of mental illness and its effects on the community.<\/p>\n

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\u201cGetting people to talk about mental illness is critical,\u201d said Janine Sullivan-Wiley, executive director of the Northwest Regional Mental Health Board. \u201cYou don\u2019t hear those conversations about mental illness \u2014 you hear about illnesses like cancer and diabetes \u2026 mental illness affects the person and their family and this book really focuses on that.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mark Hasskarl, Danbury Library director, said the issue of mental illness is a timely one in that roughly 26 percent of the population aged 18 and older suffers from a mental disorder every year. \u201cThis is a good opportunity to dispel some of the information about mental illness and remove the stigma,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Addressing the crowd of about 40 who gathered in the university\u2019s Midtown campus library, university President James W. Schmotter said the book will help open up a good conversation about an important topic. \u201cWe have an obligation to convene such discussions,\u201d Schmotter said. \u201cThis book opens a mirror into someone going into a lot of stress. I hope people will look at that because we all learn by experiencing differences.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For more information or to check out the calendar of OBOC events, visit www.onebook.danbury.org.<\/p>\n

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Western Connecticut State University offers outstanding faculty in a range of quality academic programs. Our diverse university community provides students an enriching and supportive environment that takes advantage of the unique cultural offerings of Western Connecticut and New York. Our vision: To be an affordable public university with the characteristics of New England\u2019s best small private universities.<\/em><\/p>\n

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