A recent study endorsed by the PPA (Philippine Psychiatric Association) revealed that “32 percent of government workers are suffering from one form of mental disorder or another.” “This goes to show that from all walks of life there are a lot of mental health issues that could be problematic to the individual, but they are… Read More »
The Mental Health Association of Maryland will conduct a 12-hour instructor training course for mental health first aid from November 10-14. “Mental health first aid is the initial help given to someone developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis before appropriate professional or other assistance can be engaged.” To learn more… Read More »
Headline from the TimesOnline in the U.K. (Oct. 7): “Workers keep silent on mental health problems” http://tinyurl.com/4ph6a7 “Workers may feel comfortable handing in a sick note for flu or physical illness this winter but mental health problems such as depression still carry a stigma.” “Nearly half of workers reported not being happy to disclose a… Read More »
“Depression affects 20 million Americans above the age of 18 each year. More than 80 percent of those diagnosed with depression can be successfully treated, but it takes early recognition, intervention and support.” Source: http://tinyurl.com/3zy4vc ThePittsburghChannel.com reports, “The Allegheny County Department of Human Services has teamed up with Screening for Mental Health Inc. to offer… Read More »
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host its 4th Annual Gala celebration, “Unmasking Mental Illness” this Wednesday evening, October 15, 2008. The event, attended by members of Congress, political leaders, scientists and researchers, includes presentation of the Mind of America Scientific Research Award to a scientist whose efforts have resulted in ground-breaking research… Read More »
Dr. Gariane Gunter, a psychiatrist in South Carolina recently crowned Mrs. United States, will dedicate her reign to raising public awareness about mental illness. Gunter is currently teaching “Breaking the Silence,” a curriculum designed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), to all fifth grade classes at an elementary school in her hometown. http://www.btslessonplans.org… Read More »
The recently established Mental Health Commission of Canada announced it will address stigma against the mentally ill through a national strategy. However, two writers for ChronicleHerald.ca say we should not wait until a national strategy is unveiled to begin to address the complex issues that need our attention. They offer “10 steps to immediately begin… Read More »
A postal stamp to raise funds for mental health research and patient support has been launched in Nova Scotia to coincide with with Mental Illness Awareness Week. The stamp features a person stepping out of the shadows with a megaphone to broadcast the plight of mental health patients. Canada Post hopes to raise $1 million… Read More »
The Jamaica Gleaner published an article (October 8, 2008) bringing attention to World Mental Health Day (October 10, 2008) under the headline, “Your feelings do matter.” “Based on Pan American Health Organisation statistics, as many as one in every four persons is affected by a mental disorder, and the mental illness disease burden has increased… Read More »
Good article about the connection between stress and disease, published in the Petoskey News-Review on October 10, 2008. “Exercise is therapy for stress management,” said a Northern Michigan Regional Hospital exercise physiologist. “Exercise gets you away from stress and releases serotonin in the brain which helps you relax.” “Many of us are recovering from all… Read More »