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| FundaMENTAL Matters October 4, 2016 Issue #83 |
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Because there is no HEALTH without MENTAL HEALTH!
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This year, Revlon is offering a million dollars to the company that raises the most money in support of women's health, and MHA of GA's Project Healthy Moms is officially in the running!
From September 14th through October 26th,your donations will not only help us get closer to being awarded a million dollars to spend toward enhancing maternal mental health, but also 100% of money raised for the contest will directly benefit Project Healthy Moms. All donations will be used toward training healthcare providers and other professionals who work with pregnant/postpartum women to gain greater insight into signs and symptoms of maternal mental illness, how to screen for these illnesses, why screening is critical, what challenges they may face when implementing screening practices, and where to refer mothers if they need treatment and support.
Without you, these trainings would not be possible. We need your help!
Please share with your friends and family, neighbors, colleagues, etc. Together, let's improve the mental health of women and support healthier families all across Georgia.
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Bullying can affect everyone and have long-lasting effects on the bully, the bystanders, and the victim. About 1 out of 4 kids are bullied, and every 7 minutes, another child is being bullied. Bullying can cause mental health problems, substance abuse, and suicide. Will you be able to recognize the signs before it's too late? Learn ways to prevent your child(ren) from experiencing bullying as well as teach them how to cope with it if it has already happened.
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DID YOU KNOW?
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month
#ThereIsNoHealthWithoutMentalHealth
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MHA of Georgia presents: October Sips N Strokes Event
Please join us on October 21st, from 7-10 PM to help us spread the love in support of women's mental health in Georgia! We will be hosting our monthly BYOB paint night at SipsNStrokes in Toco Hills to support our Project Healthy Moms program at MHA of Georgia. We always have so much fun, and we hope to see you again during our special event night!
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CLINICAL TRIALS CORNER
Depression, Ketamine, and Alcohol Research Study
Researchers are evaluating rapid antidepressant effects in the brain. This inpatient study is enrolling eligible adults, ages 21 to 65, who are free of other serious medical conditions, for 4-7 weeks as research participants. Procedures may include tapering off antidepressants, a medication-free period, two infusions of alcohol and one infusion of low-dose ketamine (an FDA-approved anesthetic), and two brain scans (MRI).
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INTRODUCING NEW WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT MHA OF GA!!
There are so many easy ways to make a difference.
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Bravelet Jewlery 
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Goodshop
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Tiny Prints
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| WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! MHA of Georgia has many outstanding programs which further our mission of enhancing the mental health of Georgians through education, outreach and advocacy. Check out our website to learn about the many programs we offer in our community. Your support will help us continue our work educating Georgians about mental illness, working to eliminate stigma and advocating on behalf of people with mental illness in our state. Please click here to support MHA of Georgia. |
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