May is Mental Health Month. This years’ observance focuses on two themes:
Do More for 1 in 4 is a call to action to help the 1 in 4 American adults who will have a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition every year and that treatment works, recovery is the expectation, and screening is a first step to help.
Healing Trauma’s Invisible Wounds brings to light the many sources of trauma, its profound health effects, the cost to trauma survivors and society, and new hope for healing.
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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is May 6-12. This year’s observance raises public awareness about the triumphs and challenges of children’s mental health, and emphasizing the importance of families and youth in the children’s mental health movement. Learn more and get involved: http://bit.ly/IHnDEc
National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is May 9. This observance raises awareness about the importance of children's mental health and why positive mental health is essential to a child's healthy development. Learn more: http://1.usa.gov/eiFDyo
HEADLINE NEWS
Health Care Increasingly Out of Reach for Millions of Americans
May 15, 2012, San Antonio Express-News
Officials Testify About Gaps in Mental Health Services
May 9, 2012, The Texas Tribune
Soldiers get Mental Aid on the Front Lines
May 7, 2012, News Channel 25 - Waco, Killeen, Temple
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MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
A Walk in the Park Gives Mental Boost to People With Depression
May 14, 2012, ScienceDaily
Study Examines Depression and Aging Brain
May 8, 2012, The Wall Street Journal
National Report Finds Those with Mental Illness Have Higher Rates of Chronic Illness
May 3, 2012, PRWeb
>>View all mental health research
MHA IN THE NEWS
Mom: Bullies Forced Son to Move Out of Home
April 4, 2012, KTRK, Ch. 13
Getting Help For Soldiers With PTSD
March 14, 2012, 88.7 FM KUHF
Mental Health Advocate Discusses Past, Future
January 1, 2012, Houston Chronicle
>>View all MHA news stories
NEWS RELEASES
Mental Health Month Raises Awareness of Trauma and its Impact on Children, Families, Communities
April 30, 2012
Children of Combat Veterans Get War Wounds Too
April 3, 2012
Suicide Deaths Result in Heavy Hearts This February
February 13, 2012
>>View all releases
 
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