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INSIDE THIS MONTH'S ISSUE
21 Ways to Be Kind to Our Mental Health
Stand Up for Recovery
Overdose Reversal Toolkit
Peer Support to Address Depression at Work
HSAG Behavioral Health Events
SAMHSA Webinar
Upcoming Events and Community Calendar
Support Groups in Maricopa County
2018 MHA of AZ Board of Directors
Contact Us
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21 Ways to Be Kind To Our Mental Health
Research
indicates that those who consistently help other people experience less depression, greater calm, fewer pains and better health. They may even live longer.
Practicing acts of kindness may seem like little things, but they will go a long way to making sure that you and your peers feel better about their lives and more hopeful about their futures.
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Stand Up for Recovery Event at JesterZ Improv
Aurora Behavioral Health and Awakening Recovery Center are honored to co-host this year's National Recovery Month Event: STAND UP FOR RECOVERY. This event will bring together communities, families, health care providers, 1st responders, members of the media, and policymakers highlighting the various entities that support recovery within Arizona. MHA AZ and Addiction Haven are proud agency recipients of funds raised during the event.
Wednesday, September 26th, 2018
6:00 PM Doors Open - Food, Fun, Giveaways, Resources
7:00 PM Opening Remarks
7:10 PM Comedy Improv Show by Jester'z
8:40 PM More Fun & Giveaways
This event is
FREE to the public and something you will not want to miss!
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Overdose Reversal Toolkit
The new
Overdose Reversal Toolkit
has been released to empower patients, families and communities to come together and turn the tides of this deadly epidemic. This free resource contains training videos on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose, information about how to administer naloxone, harm reduction education, resources and further reading.
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Peer Support to Address Depression at Work
Depression costs over $51 billion in absenteeism and lost productivity at work in the United States and, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is the leading cause of disability worldwide.[
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2] Both in a business sense and a human sense, many of our workplaces are failing to promote wellbeing and support people living with depression.
Despite limited supports, people living with depression and other mental health conditions can and do succeed in the workplace. But, as the rates of depression continue to grow, it is clear new approaches are necessary to support and maintain an engaged, healthy workforce.
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Health Services Advisory Group
Behavioral Health Events
Take a look at the behavioral health events from Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG), including an
October 25, in-person statewide system-wide session!
Topics and Registration links for the next three events are below (also please refer to the attached flyer):
- Suicide Prevention Tips for Physicians, Clinical Staff, and Their Patients.
- HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 Regulations in Relation to Care Coordination Requirements for Providers.
- An In-person* statewide system-wide session at HSAG: Thursday, October 25, 2018, 8 a.m.-12 noon (AZ) Click here to register.
- Supplemental Security Income/Social Security Disability Insurance (SSI/SSDI): Similar but Very Different.
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SAMHSA Webinar TOMORROW:
Assessing Workforce Readiness To Provide Comprehensive Suicide Care
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 |
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2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The presence of a competent, confident, and well-trained workforce at every level of care is critical to individuals at risk for suicide. Data from more than 15,000 health and behavioral health care staff who utilized an online
Zero Suicide Workforce Survey
indicate that, among those who interact with patients or clients, only half had received training in suicide screening or risk assessment, and only one-third felt strongly that they had the knowledge, skill, confidence, and comfort in providing care for individuals at risk for suicide.
Join SAMHSA for a webinar that presents the results from the Zero Suicide Workforce Survey, and learn about establishing a culture where staff training is a critical and ongoing part of providing care.
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NAMI Havasu Family to Family 12-week classes
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
September 22, 2018, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Buffalo Park, Flagstaff
Arizona Drug Summit:
Uniting for Solutions
September 24-25, 9 am to 4 pm, Black Canyon Conference Center, Phoenix
Improv Comedy Night: Stand Up For Recovery
September 26th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Jester'z, 1061 N. Dobson Rd., #114, Mesa, AZ 85201
Free Screening: The S Word
September 26th, 2018, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Westword Ho, Phoenix
Timothy J. Schmaltz Leadership in Advocacy Awards Ceremony
September 27, 2018, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
In Focus: A conference for Arizona's Peer Recovery Specialists
September 27-28th, 2018
MIKID Statewide Walk-A-Thon
October 20th, 2018
Millions for Tucson Raffle Benefitting Hope, Inc.
Drawing will take place on December 13th, 2018
Check out more Community Calendars in the Phoenix Area!
ASU Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy
Events
Health Choice Integrated Care Community
Events
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
Events
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The free support groups are sponsored by the
Mental Health Guild.
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MHA AZ 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chuck Goldstein, M.D., Vice Chair
Jason Bernstein, C.P.A., Treasurer
Matthew Moody, M.A., Secretary
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Kathy Bashor, M.C.
Charles Goldstein, M.D.
Laurie Goldstein
Emily Jenkins, J.D.
Marcus Johnson, M.P.H.
Charles Montgomery
Karen Pitico, L.C.S.W & M.P.H.
Myra Richman
Michael Shafer, Ph.D.
Detective Amanda Stamps
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