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Experiencing Pride at SAMHSA
Experiencing Pride at SAMHSA rachel.bailey Tue, 05/30/2023 - 9:43 am Go to Source Author:...

5 ideas for building youth-centered mental health programs
5 ideas for building youth-centered mental health programs MHA Admin Tue, 05/30/2023 - 15:34 May 30, 2023 by Jackie Menjivar, Manager of Peer and Youth Advocacy at Mental Health America Youth mental health programs...

NIMH Intramural Research Program Training Opportunities
Attend a virtual session to learn about training opportunities in the NIMH Intramural Research Program. Go to Source Author: National Institute of Mental...

Mental Health Equity and the Power of Self-Care
In recognition of Juneteenth, the NIH Eight Changes for Racial Equity (8CRE) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) are co-hosting a webinar on mental health equity. Go to Source Author: National Institute...
Outdoor self-care: How to get a free U.S....
Outdoor self-care: How to get a free U.S. national parks Access Pass as a person with a psychiatric disability MHA Admin Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:41 May 24, 2023 by Janelle Gonzaga, MHA Affiliate Network Support Associate...

Youth Suicide Rates Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In one of the first studies to examine national youth suicide rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers showed that the pandemic increased youth suicide rates and the impact varied by sex, age, and race and...

NIMH’s Dr. Susan Daniels Designated National Autism Coordinator
Susan A. Daniels, Ph.D. has been appointed as the HHS National Autism Coordinator and Director of the Office of National Autism Coordination (ONAC). Go to Source Author: National Institute of Mental...

Through the eyes of a kid, what is...
Through the eyes of a kid, what is it like growing up in a food desert? MHA Admin Fri, 05/12/2023 - 13:57 May 17, 2023 by Lisa Radzak, Executive Director of WithAll Authors note to readers: When using the word...

4 things that can improve your community’s mental...
4 things that can improve your community's mental health MHA Admin Mon, 05/15/2023 - 15:05 May 16, 2023 by Jackie Menjivar, Manager of MHA Peer and Youth Advocacy Danté Golden, Senior Director of Policy at the San...

Heat Health Awareness: Why it’s Important for Persons...
Heat Health Awareness: Why it’s Important for Persons with Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Conditions, Caregivers and Health Care Providers Carmen.Baldwin Wed, 05/10/2023 - 10:45 am Go to Source Author:...

Population Study Finds Depression Is Different Before, During,...
New NIMH-funded research tracked population-level rates of postpartum depression among new mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. Go to Source Author: National Institute of Mental...

Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day Carmen.Baldwin Mon, 05/08/2023 - 3:06 pm Go to Source Author:...

Expert tips to make your home mentally healthy
Expert tips to make your home mentally healthy MHA Admin Tue, 05/09/2023 - 12:38 May 10, 2023 During Mental Health Month, we’re exploring how our surroundings impact our mental health. This blog dives into healthy home...

Youth take charge to improve mental health and...
Youth take charge to improve mental health and housing pressure MHA Admin Thu, 05/04/2023 - 11:22 May 05, 2023 by Jackie Menjivar, MHA Manager of Peer and Youth Advocacy When Rei Scott found himself in an unsafe living...

3 tips if you’re facing housing insecurity
3 tips if you're facing housing insecurity MHA Admin Tue, 05/02/2023 - 13:13 May 03, 2023 by Allissa Torres, Director of Mental Health Equity We live in a country where individuals who are unhoused are not often given...

Mental Health Awareness Month is a Time for...
Mental Health Awareness Month is a Time for Self-Care Carmen.Baldwin Wed, 04/26/2023 - 11:24 am Go to Source Author:...

How colleges can learn from the peer support...
How colleges can learn from the peer support movement MHA Admin Mon, 04/24/2023 - 15:12 April 26, 2023 By Kelly Davis, MHA Associate Vice President of Peer and Youth Advocacy I came to college with almost a decade of...

Higher education must listen to students with disabilities,...
Higher education must listen to students with disabilities, mental health concerns MHA Admin Wed, 04/12/2023 - 14:31 April 20, 2023 by Kelly Davis, Jalyn Radziminsk, and Nev Jones Anashua Dutta, a fellow at the Bazelon...

Workshop on Brain Behavior Quantification and Synchronization: Sensor...
This workshop brings together a diverse group of scientists and innovators from various fields and sectors to improve our understanding of behavior in health and disease. Go to Source Author: National Institute of...

Crisis is not a Win – Imagine Wellness
Crisis is not a Win - Imagine Wellness MHA Admin Wed, 04/12/2023 - 12:13 April 17, 2023 by Mary Giliberti, MHA Chief Public Policy Officer We at Mental Health America joined the rest of the behavioral health community...

5 reads to help you learn more about...
5 reads to help you learn more about autism MHA Admin Wed, 04/12/2023 - 09:16 April 13, 2023 by Kristen Abell April is Autism Awareness Month, and despite gaining much more recognition in recent years, autism is still...

Research, Practice, and Data Informed Investigations of Child...
The purpose of this workshop is to understand the challenges of investigating child and youth deaths and inform efforts to determine, assess, and ultimately mitigate the rate of suicide death in children and youth. Go...

Researchers Unlock Genetic Mutations Contributing to Disorders in...
Researchers identified novel genes with mosaic mutations contributing to treatment-resistant pediatric epilepsy and pointing to specific disrupted pathways in cortical development. Go to Source Author: National...

Involuntary hospitalization proves systemic failures
Involuntary hospitalization proves systemic failures MHA Admin Thu, 04/06/2023 - 11:42 April 10, 2023 By Kelly Davis, MHA Associate VP for Peer and Youth Advocacy and Debbie Plotnick, MHA Executive VP of State of...