By Nancy Kupka PhD, RN, Walgreens
Physician and philosopher Dr. Albert Schweitzer once said, “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.”
Even if you don’t believe that bad memory contributes to happiness, most people would agree that good health might lead to happiness.
But does happiness lead to good health? Actually, yes.
by Sahar Aker, Founder of I Choose Beauty
I didn't get married until I was 42, and trust me when I say I had plenty of years before then that I was single on Valentine's Day.
Seeing my friends and co-workers get roses and boxes of chocolate from their significant others made me question why this holiday should even exist.
But, since Valentine’s Day isn’t going anywhere, why not take advantage of the lovefest in a different way?
No partner? No problem.
The National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP) was an initiative of SAMHSA that served an important function. It created a database of programs that met certain criteria for being evidence-based in treating mental health and substance use conditions. Last week, SAMHSA hosted a call on the future of NREPP and released a statement on how it plans to improve processes for translating evidence to practice.
When it comes to advocating for an important issue like mental health, phone calls, faxes, emails and letters are all important - but face-to-face meetings on Capitol Hill or at your local district offices helps put a face to what can sometimes be a complicated issue.
Here are some tips to make your next visit to your elected official’s office a productive one:
By Jennifer Cheang, MHA Digital Marketing Manager
Sometimes we don’t have the right words to communicate how we’re feeling, and it can be frustrating trying to explain to someone exactly what is going on.
This is where music comes in.
Mental Health America (MHA) applauds the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for updating and considering further revisions to the patient confidentiality rule 42 CFR Pt II in its January 3, 2018 final rule.
Mental Health America (MHA) congratulates the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) on the release of its final report, Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 Inhibitors for Tardive Dyskinesia: Effectiveness and Value, and thanks ICER for engaging MHA throughout the process.
By Nancy Kupka PhD, RN, Walgreens
By Danielle Fritze, MHA Senior Director of Public Education & Visual Communications
For many people, the holidays conjure up a Norman Rockwell-esque mental picture of people gathered to enjoy food, friends, and family, accompanied by feelings of love, warmth, and excitement.
But for others, the holidays can cause them to feel anxious or depressed despite all the decorations and festivities.
By Theresa Nguyen, MHA Vice President of Policy and Programs
Over ten years ago, I started working with teenagers and adults who struggled with mental health problems.
Working with individuals and families, I witnessed how exhausting and persistent the struggle against mental illnesses is.