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Save the date:
Project Healthy Moms Sips N Strokes Paint Night
Join us for our BYOB paint night at Sips N Strokes Toco Hills on
February 24, 2017 from 6:30 - 10 PM! Don't forget to bring family, friends, snacks, and a few dollars for our raffle. We can't wait to see you there!
To Reserve your canvas,
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Looking for some new jewelry to add to your collection? For a beautiful gift for family or a friend? Shop Bravelets and for every item purchased, they will donate 10% of the cost to MHA of Georgia!
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Mind your Health!
Take a free mental health screening on our website.
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| FundaMENTAL Matters February 2, 2017 Issue #87 |
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Because there is no HEALTH without MENTAL HEALTH!
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National Eating Disorders Week: Feb. 26 - March 4, 2017
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder are about much more than food. These disorders often coexist with other mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety. Eating disorders can become life-threatening if not treated properly. National Eating Disorders Week was created to shed light onto eating disorders, thus ending the stigma surrounding them and improving public understanding. Take time out this week to improve your own awareness so you may be able to help someone in need.
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MHA of Georgia is Going to the National Perinatal Association's 38th Annual Conference
This year's NPA conference is entitled "Perinatal Mental Health: Advocating for the Health and Well-being of Families". Executive Director of MHA of Georgia, Sarah Schwartz, will be attending the conference here in Atlanta to speak about Project Healthy Moms - a maternal mental health program and the importance of screening women in order to identify and treat maternal mental illness. She will be highlighting the persistent efforts of both Mental Health America and Project Healthy Moms in screening for mental illnesses.
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Did you know?
Depression is NOT a normal part of growing older. However, older adults are at an increased risk of experiencing depression. Whether due to the loss of a loved one or having a chronic illness, depressive symptoms may arise. But, like diabetes or hypertension, they are treatable. Know the signs for yourself or a loved one and learn how to find appropriate resources to work through depression.
Stress affects everyone, and we all have different coping mechanisms for dealing with it. Stress is a normal part of life; it is how our brain and body respond to any demand. Demands, or stressors, include major life changes, school, work, traumatic events, etc. No matter how small or significant the stressor is, it is important to pay attention to how you deal with it and be sure to seek help if needed.
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MHA of Georgia would like to send a special thank you to our Sponsors who have contributed to our Casino Night fundraiser so far! We certainly appreciate your sponsorship!
Meredith McCoyd
April Ray
Carol Levy
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TICKETS ON SALE!
For more information and
MHA of Georgia's 2017 Casino Night has an official fundraising page through Everyday Hero where you can join the fundraising team and start raising funds on behalf of MHA!
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CLINICAL TRIALS CORNER
Suicide is one of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) researchers seek adults 18 to 70, who have a history of attempted suicide but are not currently suicidal, for a study of suicide and brain function.
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