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December, 2016 Issue #85

Because there is no HEALTH without MENTAL HEALTH!

Year-End Count Down With

MHA of Georgia's Accomplishments

Count down to the holidays with MHA of Georgia and learn about our accomplishments throughout 2016. The first one highlights our Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid Programs. Through this program, we have been able to conduct trainings through various organizations and institutions throughout the state. We have also been able to increase the knowledge of our trainees by 22% with our in-depth trainings!

To learn more about our MHFA and YMHFA programs, click here

#ThereIsNoHEALTHWithoutMENTALHEALTH

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

In 2012, President Barak Obama designated December to be National Impaired Driving Prevention Month to bring awareness to the fatal tragedies that happen not only throughout the year, but especially around the holidays. In December 2010 alone, nearly 25 people were killed from alcohol-impaired car accidents per day!

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#MindYourHealth Presents: Coping with Holiday Loneliness

We are in the mist of a difficult time of year for some people. For those who may be experiencing loneliness this holiday season, remember that you are not alone and there are many ways to cope with that loneliness.

To find ways to cope with loneliness this holiday season, click here

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Want to be a part of a research study? NIMH is recruiting healthy volunteers to see how the brain and body reacts when a healthy person feels anxious. Be a part of the research world to help better our understanding of the mind.

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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.