Mental Health In The News

Oak Leaves and Forest Leaves Community Calendar - River Forest Leaves

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:02 GMT

Oak Leaves and Forest Leaves Community Calendar
River Forest Leaves, IL
For adults with mental illness. Substance abusers accepted. Fee: $45 per session. Ext. 313. Dual Diagnosis - MISA: 4-5:30 pm Tuesdays for adults with chemical dependency and mental health issues. Participants accepted in any recovery stage of either ...

Support Groups for 7/2 - Terre Haute Tribune Star

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:11 GMT

Support Groups for 7/2
Terre Haute Tribune Star, IN
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Wabash Valley affiliate for improving the lives of people afflicted by serious and persistent mental illness. Meets 6:30 to 8 pm, first and third Thursdays, Memorial United Methodist Church, 2701 Poplar St. Call ...

Mental Health Association of Maryland Launches Mental Health First Aid - Bay Net

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:09 GMT

Mental Health Association of Maryland Launches Mental Health First Aid
Bay Net, MD
The pilot program seeks to teach first responders in a 12-hour intense workshop how to recognize signs of mental illness in patients they have to treat as part of their day-to-day responsibilities. Encourage self-help and other support strategies from ...

York area community calendar - Seacoastonline.com

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:07 GMT

York area community calendar
Seacoastonline.com, NH
This is a recovery program for adults living with mental illness that is expanding in communities throughout the country. These groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. Each group meets weekly for 90 minutes; ...

AREA SUPPORT GROUPS and OTHER SERVICES - Minot Daily News

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:08 GMT

AREA SUPPORT GROUPS and OTHER SERVICES
Minot Daily News, ND
The support group is sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Northwest North Dakota and are free and open to the public. For more information call Holly at 837-7504 or Diane at 857-3345. Support group for people in the Williston area with ...

What is normal anyway? - Wadena Pioneer Journal

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:44 GMT

What is normal anyway?
Wadena Pioneer Journal, MN
A great part of why folks won't talk about their own mental health struggles has to do with the stigma surrounding a brain disease. “What will people think?” The stigma associated with mental illness is a big barrier to recovery. ...