Even though National Mental Health Month-which evolved from National Mental Health Week in the 1940s-has been around since the 1960s, you may not know of it.
In May, various media will be promoting awareness about the challenges, demands, and stressors that affect the quality of life for those affected by mental health conditions. Attitudes are changing, and people are more aware today that mental illness is no respecter of persons. It affects families and thus communities regardless of gender, age, income, race, ethnicity, or education. Read more.
Upcoming Webinar:
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Judges" on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. The event is being hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation. Brian Stettin, will be presenting, along with Treatment Advocacy Center Board Member and Summit County Probate Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer, among others. They will be offering strategies for incorporating best practices into an AOT program.
Register.
Thank you! The NAMIWalks Kick Off a Great Success!
The 2018 NAMIWalks officially kicked off earlier this month during our annual luncheon at Franklin Park Conservatory.
Thanks to teams like our friends at Sun Behavioral, we are well on our way to reaching our fundraising goal! We look forward to seeing you at NAMIWalks Franklin County, June 9, at Wolfe Park!
When you support our 16th NAMIWalks! you'll also have a chance to win some great NAMIWalks Gear, like the cap being modeled by NAMI Franklin County Board Member Patrick Gamble.
If you haven't registered yourself or your team, there's still time! Click here to register.
