Abraham A. Low Institute

<body bgcolor="#6BBD8C"> What is the Abraham A. Low Institute? The Abraham A. Low Institute promotes the study, dissemination, and application of the work of Abraham Low, MD (1891-1954), to improve mental health in society and the home. Who was Abraham Low, MD? Abraham Low pioneered in the treatment of mental and nervous disorders, in the education of families about those disorders, in the self-help movement, in the effort to emancipate the patients and their families from the stigma of mental illness. His concepts, now recognized by many as far ahead of their time, anticipated currently accepted modes of treatment. Low is best known as the founder of Recovery, Inc., which makes available the system of self-help after-care that he developed for the purpose of preventing relapses and chronic illness in those suffering from nervous and mental disorders. This time-tested system, offered by hundreds of weekly group meetings across North America and overseas, delivers a low-cost, community-based adjunct to professional care. What are the Abraham A. Low Institute's major activities? The Abraham A. Low Institute collaborates with Recovery, Inc., created by Abraham Low in 1937, on special projects to raise awareness of the self-help method that helps individuals regain and maintain their mental health. sponsors The Relatives Project, which offers self-help group meetings for families and friends of people who have emotional or mental problems. offers fellowships for research on the work of Abraham Low. assembles research resources, a growing set of links to materials by and about Abraham Low; Recovery, Inc.; and further applications of his work. maintains a Web site to provide research materials, information, and links to pertinent sites. publishes an annual report and interim notices on activities and issues of interest. What are the Institute's goals? Develop a research agenda on the work of Abraham Low Inform the managed care community about the cost-effectiveness and availability of Recovery, Inc., as an adjunct to treatment and a continuity of care Encourage the application of the Recovery, Inc., system to broader populations Inform mental-health professionals and medical students about the benefits of using self-help organizations such as Recovery, Inc., as an adjunct to professional treatment Collaborate with Recovery, Inc., in projects that mutually benefit both organizations How is the Abraham A. Low Institute different from Recovery, Inc., the organization Low founded? Recovery, Inc., is an autonomous, member-managed organization that offers ongoing training in the self-help mental-health system developed by Abraham Low. It delivers this training to people suffering from mental and nervous disorders through hundreds of weekly group meetings in North America and overseas. The Abraham A. Low Institute promotes the study and dissemination of the work of Abraham Low and explores applications of his work to alternative areas of society, such as families and adolescents. Request literature Contact us: lowinstitute@aol.com Abraham A. Low Institute 550 Frontage Road, Suite 2797 Northfield, IL 60093 Phone: 847.441.0445 Fax: 847.441.0446 </body>