MINNEAPOLIS, September 28, 2010 – "The Next Mission" a documentary inspired by the Capella University research study "Joining Forces America" about the mental health needs of members of the military returning from combat duty, has received a regional Emmy award in the category of Topical Documentary. Capella University, an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults, conducted its research to more closely examine the mental health issues of returning servicemembers who are dealing with the stress of combat duty and, more particularly, the stress of returning from combat and getting back to "normal life." Approximately 12 percent of Capella students are affiliated with the military.
The Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) honored "The Next Mission" with the award at the Emmys Gala held in Minneapolis on Sept 25. The documentary, which has aired on PBS stations across the country, can be viewed at the following website: http://www.capella.edu/armed_forces/thenextmission.aspx
"It's a wonderful honor, of course, but the real reward is hearing from servicemen and women, and from mental health professionals, that the documentary is helping to raise awareness," said Ken Stone, producer of "The Next Mission."
The documentary also won the 2010 Gabriel Award, which recognizes the uplifting and inspiring stories of film, radio and television.
The documentary will be featured at a special screening and town hall discussion at the Marriott Plaza San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas, on Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The discussion following the screening will be led Catherine J. Stower, Ph.D., a Capella University faculty member who has spent the last 20 years as a mental health counselor; Major Rosanne Visco, Chief of Mental Health Nursing at the Mental Health Division, Lackland-Kelly Air Force Base in Texas; and Judith Markelz, who currently serves as the program manager for the Warrior and Family Support Center at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. The public is invited to attend along with local military service men and women, counselors and psychologists. To attend, RSVP at www.capella.edu/shareyourvoice.
About Capella University Capella University is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's or doctoral online degree programs in the fields of business, counseling, education, human services, information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 137 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 16 certificate programs. More than 38,000 learners were enrolled as of June 30, 2010, from all 50 states and 52 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).
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