Mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of people each year. One in five individuals in the United States…
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Mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of people each year. One in five individuals in the United States…
Part four of a four-part series looking at the impact of calls from the mentally ill on public safety resources.
In a moment of crisis, a listening ear can stop a self-destructive impulse, says Susan Gabay, who works tirelessly to encourage a community dialogue about suicide prevention. She said having people be unafraid to ask tough questions when someone is at risk, or check in with isolated neighbors, is more important than ever with suicide rates on the rise.
Poking fun at mental health issues might not be the polite thing to do typically, but people with a diagnosable condition recently the stage in a Hood River comedy show to educate others about the challenges they face and overcome.
Poking fun at mental health issues might not be the polite thing to do typically, but people with a diagnosable condition will soon take the stage in a comedy show to educate others about the challenges they face and overcome.
Do you care about someone with a mental illness or substance abuse problem? You are not alone. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) estimates that one out of five Americans have a mental health condition. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) estimates almost one in 10 Americans have a substance use disorder.
HAHRC (Healthy Active Hood River County) features May as Mental Health Month, which was started 69 years ago by the organization “Mental Health America” and its affiliates. (For more information on May is Mental Health Month, visit Mental Health America’s website at www.mentalhealthamerica.net/may.) Well, what is mental health?
In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, I am requesting every reader to take this pledge to heart and share it most liberally:
To the editor: I have given this letter considerable thought. This is in regards to the article in the paper about the invisible "street people" that are trying to survive the elements.
