Hollywood Health & Society has announced an expansion in health and wellness resources for entertainment content creators and journalists through a partnership with the Entertainment Industries Council (EIC). The aligned vision of both organizations supports accurate depictions of health and social issues in film, television, and other media formats.
The EIC, founded in 1983, is a nonprofit that has provided guidelines to the entertainment industry, promoting content that makes a positive difference in the world. Its First Draft Program has provided technical assistance to writers, producers, and actors on a variety of topics by connecting them to experts. EIC established the PRISM Awards to recognize content that reflected the values espoused by EIC. The vision of the organization is to bring the power and influence of the entertainment industry and news media to better communicate about health and social issues. www.eiconline.org.
“The Entertainment Industries Council is honored to continue advancing our mission to provide accurate, evidence-based information on addiction, mental health, and suicide prevention to the creative community.By supporting storytellers with credible resources, we aim to foster narratives that inform, engage, and inspire audiences,” said Gary Benz, CEO GRBStudios and Chairman, EIC Board of Directors. “We are pleased and sincerely grateful for the opportunity to partner with Hollywood, Health & Society at USC Annenberg’s Norman Lear Center, in pursuit of our shared commitment to this vital work.”
You can find a list of EIC’s publications and resources including:
- Addiction and Suicide
- At-Risk Children & Youth
- Veterans Mental Health
- Foster Care
- Women’s Health
- Heart Failure in America
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Depression & Bipolar
- ADHD
- Diabetes
- Treatment & Recovery
- Depression & Suicide Prevention
- Entertainment and Media Depiction
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