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2010 Police Recognition Awards

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.

Click here for the full story and photos from the event.

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.
 

Our Vision

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.

New BRIDGES Class Began July 27th

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.
 

Mobile Phone Apps Being Developed for Mental Health

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. 

Depressed womanPeople 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 . . .

 

SuicidePrev Educational Training ( Prevention, Response, Education, and  Victory)

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-BeingLive Your Life Well Logo

“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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