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Mental health resources

At Otsuka, we know no one can do it alone. Supporting your mental health is important to us. Here are just some of the many resources and organizations doing important work through community building, research, and advocacy that can help connect you with the mental health community and give you more information on mental health.

Society of Valued Minds
Society of Valued Minds is a mental health platform created by Otsuka for 18- to 24-year-old members to fight stigma, educate people about mental health conditions, and create a safe space where everyone can share their own experiences through self-expression.

Whether you live with a mental health condition or care for someone who does, the Society of Valued Minds Instagram page @societyofvaluedminds offers a range of uplifting and informative content to support your journey:

Learn about mental health conditions
See individuals who process their mental health through self-expression
Participate in Instagram Live conversations about mental health struggles and support
Collaborations with like-minded organizations working to support mental health

To learn more about our mission and access additional mental health resources, visit societyofvaluedminds.com. To join the community, follow @societyofvaluedminds on Instagram.

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Otsuka Patient Education Network (OPEN)
Provides firsthand perspectives and insights from those living with certain diseases and disorders. Also includes news, events, and the opportunity to join the OPEN community.

My Mental Health Crisis Plan App *
Designed to help empower and guide your treatment preferences during a mental health crisis.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)*
Provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness to help those affected by mental illness.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)*
Supports and conducts research on mental illness and the underlying basic science of the brain and behavior.

Clubhouse International *
Helps people living with mental illness around the world regain a respected place in society through work, education, wellness, and community.

*These are just some of the independent third-party organizations that may offer services or support that are relevant to appropriate patients. These organizations are neither affiliated with nor endorsed by Otsuka Patient Support.

Brain health resources

Otsuka recognizes that brain conditions can be impossible for patients and caregivers to navigate without outside support. Drawing from a wealth of experience, the below organizations can connect you to education, resources, and community.*

Patient Resource Connections
Search by ZIP code for transportation, medical services, care at home, and other local healthcare-related resources.

Otsuka Patient Education Network (OPEN)
OPEN provides firsthand perspectives and insights from those living with certain diseases and disorders. It also includes news, events, and the opportunity to join the OPEN community.

Global Council on Alzheimer's and Dementia (GCAD)
The Global Council on Alzheimer’s Disease (GCAD) was formed in 2014 by Otsuka to serve communities affected by Alzheimer’s disease. GCAD brings together leaders from advocacy, caregiving, medicine, technology, and more to co-create opportunities for people living with dementia and care partners to share their experiences. Today, GCAD focuses on overcoming the stigma associated with behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s and creating better care for people of all communities and backgrounds.

Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA)
AFA is a nationwide organization that provides support, services, and education to individuals, families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias.

Us Against Alzheimer's
This organization works to promote earlier detection, diagnosis, and intervention, and to drive changes that matter most to caregivers and people living with Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide organization founded on inclusivity and equality. It's committed to bringing education, resources, advocacy, and support to all those affected by Alzheimer’s Dementia and other related dementias.

Kidney conditions

Supporting patients with kidney disease is a priority at Otsuka, and your kidney health is important to us. Here are some resources and organizations to help connect you with the kidney health community and get you more information on kidney health.

National Kidney Foundation (NKF)*
Provides useful information and resources for people living with kidney disease.

American Kidney Foundation (AKF)*
Provides financial support to patients in need by delivering programs that educate, build awareness, and drive advocacy.

Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation*
Dedicated to patients living with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and funding research, education, advocacy, support, and awareness on a national and local level.

Life Options*
Research-based education about disease symptoms and risk factors, and information on disease management options.

Otsuka Patient Support™ Health Information Use and
Disclosure Authorization (“Authorization”)

Permission to Use and Disclose Health Information: This Authorization relates to the Otsuka Patient Experience Program and patient experience team. The Program provides services relating to drugs and devices ("Products") of OPH Inc. and its affiliates and successors ("Otsuka"). Your "Providers," for purposes of this Authorization, include any physician, pharmacy, care center, clinic, or other healthcare facilities and professionals, as well as any discount plan, health plan, or other payors that may have information related to the Products you use. By signing this Authorization, you (or your personal representative on your behalf) allow your Providers and Otsuka, along with the Recipients defined below, to use and disclose some of your Protected Health Information as defined below ("PHI") and as described in this Authorization.

PHI Recipients: Your Providers may give your PHI to Otsuka and any Program operators, manufacturers and distributors of the Product, and contractors ("Recipients"). The Recipients can also re-disclose your information to their contractors, vendors, and third parties that may take over the Program in the future. For example, Otsuka may give your information to vendors, advocacy organizations, patient assistance programs, patient access centers, data aggregators, laboratories, safety program administrators, Otsuka Digital Health, other business partners, website tracking tool vendors, and personnel of these third parties. For purposes of this Authorization, “Recipients” include Otsuka and all of these other third parties. “Recipients” also include any legal representatives, caregivers or other contacts listed in this Authorization.

PHI to be Used and Disclosed: PHI includes any and all health information related to the following:

Your name, address, patient ID number, and other demographic data, date of birth, and information you provide on any forms related to the Products
Healthcare records related to your eligibility for and use of the Products, such as dates of treatment, dosage, and dispensing
The healthcare condition for which the Products were or may be prescribed, or your condition while taking or after stopping the Products. You understand that this may include sensitive PHI
Your experience with the Products, including whether you take them as prescribed
Health coverage, financial, payment, and claim information related to the Product or your ability to pay
Information to help support your transition of care, such as getting discharged from a hospital

Purposes: The Recipients may use, share, and re-disclose your PHI, in electronic or any other form or format, for the following purposes:

Determining if you qualify for and contacting you about the Program and Product-related services
Providing assistance to you regarding the Product, facilitating access to the Product, determining health plan coverage requirements, and communicating with you and the Providers regarding the Product, your treatment, or payment for the Product
Internal data collection, research, and reporting, including reviewing utilization, trends, and future needs of patients and providers
Data analysis including de-identifying the PHI, creating limited data sets, or combining it with other information, and monetizing de-identified data as permitted by law
Establishing your treatment profile, tracking coverage, and determining cost sharing
Examining the effectiveness and operation of the Program
Analysis to help evaluate and improve the Program and create new programs
Consistent with applicable law and any applicable standards of ethical conduct, contacting your healthcare provider(s), law enforcement, emergency services, a family member, or any other person reasonably able to assist if a Recipient has a good faith belief that such action is necessary to prevent or lessen a threat to your health or safety, or to the health and safety of others
Fulfilling the Recipients' legal obligations
Using tracking tools on websites and applications to examine your interaction and experience with Program-related or Product-related platforms and to help the websites and applications function
Proper management and administration of the Recipients and the Program, including re-disclosures to other Recipients, Providers, payors, and service providers as needed to operate the Program

Revocation: You may revoke and cancel this Authorization by calling 1-833-468-7852 emailing [email protected], or sending a written notice to Otsuka Patient Support™, 508 Carnegie Center Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540. If you have questions about the Program, you can talk to your Provider and/or call Otsuka Patient Support™ at that number. If a Provider is disclosing PHI for the Program on an ongoing basis, your revocation will take effect with respect to such Provider when they receive notice of your revocation. Revocation will not affect any uses or disclosures of PHI that took place before such cancellation was received. For example, if your PHI has already been shared with third parties, it will not be able to be deleted. If you revoke this Authorization you will no longer be eligible to receive Program services, but this will not affect your ability to receive the Product.

Voluntary Authorization: You do not have to sign this Authorization. Refusal to sign will not affect the start, continuation, or quality of your treatment or any other treatment, payment, enrollment in health plans, or eligibility for benefits for which you qualify. Your Providers may not condition treatment, payment, enrollment, or eligibility for benefits on whether you sign this Authorization.

Re-Disclosure: Once your PHI is disclosed as allowed in this Authorization, it may be re-disclosed by the Recipients and will no longer be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Additionally, it may no longer be protected by certain other state and federal privacy and security laws.

Expiration: This Authorization will remain in effect for one (1) year from the date of the signature(s) below or until it is revoked, whichever is earlier.

Copy of Authorization: You have a right to receive a copy of this authorization.

By signing this Authorization, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Authorization and expressly authorize the uses and disclosures of PHI referenced in this Authorization.

Consent: By signing this Authorization, I acknowledge and confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to this Authorization and expressly authorize the uses and disclosures of PHI referenced in this Authorization.

Individuals signing electronically: By signing this Authorization electronically, you understand that you will receive a copy of your completed Authorization to the email address that you provide. You must let us know if your email or other contact information changes. You understand that your email system may not be a completely secure form of transmission and is not always encrypted. You understand that you may sign a hard copy of this form if you prefer not to sign electronically.

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