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On May 26, 2010, Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri hosted its 24th Annual Police Recognition Luncheon. Officers who were nominated for showing compassion, concern and understanding when dealing with persons with mental illness received the John J. McAtee Award. Chief Dan Isom, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, delivered the keynote address. The Honorable Judge David L. Dowd, chairperson, and members of the McAtee family presented the awards. |
Welcome to MHA of Eastern Missouri
Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri is dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education and service.
We are affiliated with Mental Health America, the
oldest and largest volunteer
movement in the country concerned with mental
health and mental illness. To have a just, humane, and healthy society in which all people
are accorded respect, dignity, and the opportunity to achieve their
full potential free from stigma and prejudice. The new BRIDGES class (Building Recovery
of Individual Dreams and Goals Through Education and Support)
began on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. BRIDGES is a peer-to-peer education and support group program for adults. There is no fee to
participate and it is open to all people with a diagnosis of mental illness.
The class runs from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the MHAEM office:
1905
South Grand (corner of Grand and Shaw, across from the Water Tower).
To register for future classes, or for more information, contact
Carrie Atterberry at 314-773-1399 or
carrieatterberry@yahoo.com. Also see the
BRIDGES page on this
website.
The abilities of mobile phones are being tapped to address mental health
problems. Some of the applications help individuals quit smoking. Others
assist in the treatment of anxiety and detect relapses for people who
have conditions like schizophrenia. A psychologist who is working at
Intel Corp.
has
designed an app that will help manage stress and reduce the risk of
cardiovascular disease. Some call it a “therapist in your pocket.” (Source:
NPR, 5/24/10)
The Hidden Cost of Untreated Mental Illness: A Call for Action
As the debate over how to balance the state’s budget takes center stage, people with mental illness are becoming extremely vulnerable.
People with mental illness are a population that many of us
would like to ignore. There is so much stigma about having schizophrenia,
bi-polar disorder and serious, persistent depression that many of us don’t
seek treatment or we hide our illness from others. As a result, people with
serious mental illness die an average of 25 years earlier than the general
population. The rest
of the story . . .
Helping Educators Help Students in Crisis
In Missouri,
the rate of adolescent suicide is higher than the national average
and worsens as students reach young adulthood (20-24 years old).
When teachers and parents know what cues to look for and how to
intervene, they can lower the risk of suicide by appropriately
assisting a student who is thinking of ending his/her life.
The rest
of the story . . .
Live Your Life Well
Mental Health America's “LiveYour Life WellSM” Offers 10 Proven Tools to Combat Stress and Promote Well-Being
“Millions of Americans continue to face daily stress over the economy, and they may be at greater risk of depression and anxiety as well,” said Mark Utterback, Executive Director of Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri. "Live Your Life WellSM is the first program in the U.S. that brings together the information needed to help all Americans in difficult times and throughout their lives. Good mental health is much more than just the absence of illness – it’s about being able to handle life’s challenges and even flourish.”
More information . . .
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