Dr. Guislain Museum and Janssen Research & Development, LLC Launch International Call for Nominations for 2016 Dr. Guislain "Breaking the Chains of Stigma" Award

The Dr. Guislain Museum in Ghent, Belgium and Janssen Research & Development, LLC ("Janssen"), today announced the opening of the call for nominations period for the fifth annual Dr. Guislain "Breaking the Chains of Stigma" Award.

The Award honors an individual, project or organization that has made an exceptional contribution to reduce stigma associated with mental illness. Nominations from people and organizations worldwide can be submitted at www.drguislainaward.org, and will be accepted until 31 March, 2016.

A $50,000 prize will be awarded to the individual or group receiving the Award, which must be used toward further work to reduce societal stigma about mental illness.

Read the media release announcing the Breaking the Chains of Stigma award or visit the museum's website for more information.