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NBA Champion Metta World Peace To Be Recognized As A Mental Health Hero By The Chicago School


LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NBA Champion and mental health advocate Metta World Peace will be honored at the second annual Mental Health Heroes Awards Luncheon on May 9, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. at The Olympic Collection in West Los Angeles. Presented by The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP), a leading nonprofit, private university devoted exclusively to psychology, and related behavioral health sciences, the luncheon will recognize those who have improved treatment, raise public awareness, and reduce the stigma of mental illness, substance use disorders, and suicide.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology logo. (PRNewsFoto/The Chicago School of Professional Psychology)

Metta World Peace is one of the premier NBA defenders of his era and a pop culture personality off the court. The NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award winner in 2004, he was a member of the 2010 NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers and raffled off his championship ring to raise money for mental health nonprofits. In addition, World Peace will be signing copies of his new autobiography, No Malice: My Life in Basketball or: How a Kid from Queensbridge Survived the Streets, the Brawls, and Himself to Become an NBA Champion, at the fundraising event in advance of its May 15, 2018, publication date.

"I am honored and humbled to receive the Mental Health Hero award and greatly appreciate that The Chicago School of Professional Psychology's Counseling Centers offer affordable and accessible mental and behavioral health services to our communities," said World Peace. "It is vital for people to have access to mental health services when they need them, and I applaud The Chicago School's efforts to help raise the importance of mental health awareness in our communities."

Emceed by actress Carly Chaikin, star of USA Network's Golden Globe-winning show Mr. Robot and ABC's hit show Suburgatory, the luncheon will also recognize:

"We are proud to recognize Metta World Peace as a mental health hero for his work in raising awareness for mental health programs," said Michele Nealon, Psy.D., President, The Chicago School. "He has played an important role in battling mental health stigma both inside and outside the sports community by publicly sharing his struggle with mental health issues."

World Peace's NBA career also includes stops with the Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and New York Knicks. World Peace, who was known as Ron Artest before legally changing his name in 2011, was part of the 13th season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, and most recently was on CBS's first edition of Celebrity Big Brother.

About The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Founded in 1979, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) is a nonprofit, private school devoted exclusively to psychology, and related behavioral health sciences. The Chicago School is an affiliate of TCS, a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact. The institution serves approximately 4,300 students across campuses in Chicago; Southern California (Los Angeles, Irvine and San Diego); Dallas, TX; and Washington, D.C., as well as through online programs. The Chicago School is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, (WSCUC), and its Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs in Chicago and Washington, D.C. are accredited by the American Psychological Association. With more than 20 graduate degree programs, thousands of hours of real-world training, and a wealth of international opportunities, TCSPP is the leader in professional psychology and behavioral health education. To learn more, visit www.thechicagoschool.edu.

Media Contact: Rebecca Bravo 
213.615.7292 
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SOURCE The Chicago School of Professional Psychology


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