News
March 11, 2004
The National Foundation for Mental Health Chooses DataGlyphics as Web Partner
- DataGlyphics to develop initial Web site for D.C.-based mental health advocacy organization -
WASHINGTON, DC - The National Foundation for Mental Health, a Washington based nonprofit organization, today announced that it signed a contract with DataGlyphics Inc., a Florida-based software development firm, for development and design of the organization's initial Web site. NFMH was founded in 2003 to educate the public and members of Congress about the importance of funding biomedical research on mental and behavioral disorders. The foundation works to increase awareness of the behavioral research conducted by the federal government at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Bethesda, Maryland.
According to NFMH President Dr. Thomas Bryant, "In the past two decades, there has been an unprecedented increase in effective treatments for mental illnesses due to research advances led by the National Institute of Mental Health. Much work still needs to be done. About 1 in 5 Americans (44 million people) experiences a diagnosable mental disorder in the course of a year. Of that number less than one-third of the adults actually receives treatment in that same year." The foundation features a prominent Founders Committee that consists of two former U.S. Surgeon Generals, distinguished professors and university presidents, medical doctors and chief executive officers.
"We chose DataGlyphics for its reputation of unparalleled service and award-winning design capabilities," said Dr. Bryant, "Our Web site will be an important element in promoting the foundation's mission, and we look to DataGlyphics to provide the insight and direction needed to help us achieve our online goals."
The new site will help the NFMH enhance communication with the public by providing information about the organization including how to join, a list of partners/donors, news and events, and more.
"While the foundation is tackling some very important health issues, DataGlyphics will work to ensure that their online solution effectively supports their efforts," said William H. Stover Jr., CEO of DataGlyphics. "We are honored that this esteemed national organization selected us as their Web partner, and we look forward to establishing a quality long-term relationship with the foundation."
About the National Foundation for Mental HealthFounded in 2003, the National Foundation for Mental Health (NFMH) is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization committed to fighting mental illness and improving the mental health of all people by generating broad public and private support for a comprehensive and well-funded research agenda for the federal National Institute of Mental Health. Through information and education initiatives, the NFMH works to help the public, the media and policy-makers at all levels understand that mental and physical health are interconnected and that good mental health is essential to an individual's overall health and well-being. Memberships are available at individual, institutional and corporate levels. For more information, please contact the NFMH President, Dr. Thomas Bryant at (202) 207-0279.
About DataGlyphicsEstablished in 1998, DataGlyphics develops, hosts and manages corporate Internet applications. Services include strategic consulting, Web site creative, intranet and extranet development, database integration, custom software application development, site hosting and ongoing management. Clients include: National Foundation for Mental Health, WorkNet Pinellas, The Poynter Institute, Florida Marine Research Institute, Pinellas County Economic Development, Institute for Business & Home Safety and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. For more information please visit www.datag.com, email info@datag.com or call 727.827.3939.
