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Trauma Causes Serious Mental Illness, Let's Do Something About It
April 01, 2019
Jeremy Richman, a Connecticut neuroscientist and co-founder of the Avielle Foundation, died last week after a long battle with trauma. His death followed the death of Sydney Aiello, who fought an equally courageous 13-month battle with trauma, as well as another current Parkland student just days later.
Why I Believe Full Recovery from an Eating Disorder is Possible
March 21, 2019
When I first started struggling with food and body image at eight years old, I was convinced it would be a lifelong struggle. My days were spent getting on and off a scale more times than anyone could imagine and counting out my cornflakes before I’d even think of eating them. I felt that I was destined to be bound by my eating disorder forever.
The Door is Now Open for Parity
By Paul Gionfriddo, MHA President and CEO
Ever since the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was passed in 2008, Mental Health America has worked tirelessly with other advocates to make mental health parity a reality.
A Walk on the Beach
By Joseph Gervasi, Board Member of MHA of Essex and Morris County
How Peer Specialists Can Support the Quadruple Aim
By Kelly Davis, MHA Director of Peer Advocacy, Supports, and Services
Health care is increasingly focused on the quadruple aim of better outcomes, lower costs, healthier populations, and happier providers. The drive to provide services that promote these goals means decision makers must be creative in supporting the people they serve.
In behavioral health, peer support specialists are key to meeting this aim. Research has demonstrated that peers create: