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FundaMENTAL

Matters

December 2, 2016 Issue #85

Because there is no HEALTH without MENTAL HEALTH!

It's that time of year again when we acknowledge our supporters and show our appreciation for your generosity throughout the year! Please take a moment to read our Year-End Letter and join MHA of Georgia to support the mental health of Georgians across the state.

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

In 2012, President Barak Obama designated December as "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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MHA of Georgia Attends the National Institute of Mental Health's Outreach Partnership Program Annual Meeting

MHA of Georgia is proud to be the NIMH's sole outreach partner in Georgia. For the last 10 years, our Executive Director, Sarah Schwartz, has attended the annual outreach partnership program meeting. Check out a fantastic panel from the 2016 meeting for addressing disparities in accessing mental health care.

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#MindYourHealth Presents: Coping with Holiday Loneliness

The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy and bringing families together. However, for some people it is a difficult time of year. For those who may be experiencing loneliness this holiday season, remember there are many ways to cope.

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A first-of-its-kind report using data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) report examines the behavioral health patterns of wives and children of military personnel -- both in terms of substance use and mental illness issues.

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CLINICAL TRIALS CORNER

Want to be a part of a research study? NIMH is recruiting healthy volunteers to see how the brain and body react 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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