May 2013
14 posts
Fighting Stigma and Dispelling Myths →
http://www.useducationtv.com/default.aspx?sid=10292#adebb803a963461d891f5def87bc3e92_0
Imagine if high school students produced public service announcements for their school television station supporting the fight against stigma connected with mental illness.
Featured here is an example of such a PSA that a group of students from California put together. Are there any NH students out there...
Mental illness is treatable and the best outcomes... →
Primary care physicians are in the best position to identify mental health concerns early. Need to improve communication with your primary care. Read more…
This is your chance to become a Parents Meeting...
The Parents Meeting the Challenge Teacher Training - is a 4 part series that will prepare volunteers, who are parents/primary caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders, to teach this 8-session program in their community. This model of “families helping families” is very effective and has been successful in New Hampshire and across the country. Teachers are...
Understanding Mental Health - Mental Health... →
About 11 percent of adolescents have a depressive... →
Girls are more likely than boys to experience depression. The risk for depression increases as a child gets older. According to the World Health Organization ,major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability among Americans age 15 to 44. Learn more…
Drugs to lift Depression in hours instead of... →
Companies AstraZeneca PLC, Naurex Inc. and Cerecor Inc., are all developing new drugs for depression that aim to lift depression faster than current medicines. Other fast-acting treatments being studied use existing medications in a new way.
2013 RAINBOW AWARDS CHAMPIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH -... →
Riverbend Community Mental Health Center is seeking nominations for their Eighth Annual Rainbow Awards, to be awarded on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. The Rainbow Awards are presented annually to individuals who have either personally or professionally been a champion for those with mental illness. They are seeking nominations of individuals who have been a champion by:
Advocating for greater...
Children need to be healthy in order to learn,... →
Facts to share with policymakers who may not know that most children and youth in need of mental health service do not receive them. Learn what more you need to share with policymakers. Read more…
Read NAMI National’s “Where We Stand - Violence,... →
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=NAMI_Policy_Platform&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=153162
"Who Cares About Kelsey?" Influencing New... →
Uninsured children have higher rates of unmet... →
87 percent of uninsured children have unmet mental health needs. Learn more…
Strategies to Maintain Positive Health →
Positive mental health is a state of well-being in which individuals realize their abilities, cope with life’s normal stresses, and work regularly and productively. Familiarity with stress management skills and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help individuals reduce depression, prevent a progression to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and may also reduce the chances of diminished work...
http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/article.aspx?articl... →
Despite high rates of mental illness in children, 4 out of 5 children ages 6 to 17 who have mental health problems do not receive any help. Learn why…
April 2013
18 posts
“Nurturing the wellspring that keeps us moving... →
Studies show that hope can speed recovery from depression. But how do you maintain hope in the midst of despair? Click here to read the full article
Untreated mental illness interferes with... →
Preschool children are three times more likely to be expelled than older children (kindergarten through twelfth grade), and these expulsion rates are often attributed to lack of attention to behavioral and emotional needs. Read more…
Mentally ill patients face spartan conditions,... →
The Concord Monitor recently ran a series of articles on the current state of mental health services in New Hampshire. We will be highlighting one article every Friday from March 22nd through April 26th, 2013.
“It’s not pretty, that’s for sure. For years I hid my terrifying...”
– Read Lisa Halpern’s story
What It’s Like to Have Schizophrenia
Unmet mental health needs are a significant source... →
The estimated annual costs for treating mental health problems in children is $8.9 billion. Read more…
Family Support Groups
NAMI NH’s Family Support Groups are the backbone of support to families dealing with mental illness. The resources and information that they provide help see families through the difficult moments that come with a mental health crisis. These Family Support Groups also know how important the role of prevention is. One of our NAMI NH support group members has become trained as a trainer in the...
Many children with mental health problems do not... →
Failure to receive needed care leads to less effective treatments and significant consequences for children and families. Though uninsured children are significantly affected, even children covered by private or public health insurance plans have coverage gaps or limits of type and extent of treatment that prevent them from obtaining needed mental health services. Read more…
Mental health court gives offenders treatment, not... →
The Concord Monitor recently ran a series of articles on the current state of mental health services in New Hampshire. We will be highlighting one article every Friday from March 22nd through April 26th, 2013.
Report Released "HELP - People Seeking Mental...
The purpose of this report is to identify and document access issues related to people who go to a hospital emergency departments in New Hampshire seeking help for an acute mental health condition. In early 2012, there were an increasing number of anecdotal stories of people waiting in hospital EDs because there was no place to refer them for treatment of their acute mental health illnesses. This...
Low income children and children in child welfare... →
Almost 70 percent of children in state and local juvenile justice system have a diagnosable mental health disorder, with at least one in five experiencing symptoms so severe that their ability to function is significantly impaired. Read more…
Accepting the Diagnosis →
Real people’s stories of diagnosis and acceptance from bp Magazine.
Read the article here
http://www.mendeley.com/catalog/adolescent-resilien... →
Children with mental health problems who have access to quality health care and comprehensive age appropriate mental health screens and assessments have improved health and development. Early detection and intervention strategies for mental health issues improve children’s resilience and ability to success in life. Read more…
In crisis: Future uncertain for mental health care... →
The Concord Monitor recently ran a series of articles on the current state of mental health services in New Hampshire. We will be highlighting one article every Friday from March 22nd through April 26th, 2013.
Governor Hassan Issues Executive Order Creating...
Panel to Review and Advise Governor on the Implementation of Medicaid Managed Care Program CONCORD – In order to ensure providers and patients are protected as New Hampshire moves to a managed care model for the state’s Medicaid program, Governor Maggie Hassan issued an Executive Order today creating the Governor’s Commission on Medicaid Care Management.
Read the full press release
SAMHSA's Information Resource Center Provides... →
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Financing Reform and Innovations has developed a new Information Resource Center to provide people in the behavioral health care field important information about how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can improve access to behavioral healthcare services. The Information Resource Center can answer many of the specific...
New Hampshire's mental health system: from leader... →
The Concord Monitor recently ran a series of articles on the current state of mental health services in New Hampshire. We will be highlighting one article every Friday from March 22nd through April 26th, 2013.
Mapping Brain Circuits Provides Clues to... →
Two regions in the brain have been linked to schizophrenia and psychosis, which may lead to earlier detection of this disorder, reported an imaging study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) that was published online last month in Biological Psychiatry.
Learn more here
Americans Uncomfortable Around Mentally Ill... →
A recent poll found that:
“While most Americans believe people with such ailments are the victims of prejudice and discrimination, a substantial portion of the public say they have qualms about working in the same place or having their children attend a school where someone with a ‘serious’ mental illness is employed.”
Read the full article here
March 2013
14 posts
Communty-level care is key to help patients return... →
The Concord Monitor recently ran a series of articles on the current state of mental health services in New Hampshire. We will be highlighting one article every Friday from March 22nd through April 26th, 2013.
HHS Issues Letter to Providers on Disclosures To... →
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a letter to health care providers to ensure that they are aware of their ability under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to take action, consistent with their ethical standards or other legal obligations, to disclose necessary information about a patient to law enforcement, family members...
Media Coverage of Mass Shootings May Heighten...
HealthDay News, 3/20/13
Media coverage of mass shootings may heighten the stigma that already surrounds people struggling with mental illness, a new study suggests. The researchers also found that public support for policies to reduce gun violence rises after news coverage of mass shootings. Specifically, people who read a news story describing a mass shooting were more likely than those who did...
Living with Schizophrenia: A Call for Hope and...
This film tells three inspiring stories of real people living with schizophrenia. They are united by the hope and empowerment they have gained with support from their unique recovery teams. They share a common message that people with schizophrenia can have a meaningful life. Their stories serve as a reminder that people living with schizophrenia deserve respect and hope along their journey.
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Report to Readers: A four-day focus on the state’s... →
The Concord Monitor recently ran a series of articles on the current state of mental health services in New Hampshire. We will be highlighting one article every Friday from March 22nd through April 26th, 2013.
Got Questions on Medicaid Expansion? →
Medicaid Expansion, what is it? Who are we talking about? How many people are we talking about? How is it financed? How much money do we get from the Federal Government and how much will it cost NH? Read this simple article for answers “Medicaid Expansion: Essential Background”
We need programs that help people get back to work →
You can help by advocating to your senator to reinstate the “Work Incentive Planning and Assistance” (WIPA) and “Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security” (PABSS) programs.
Click here for more information
Finally! The Associated Press Includes Rules on... →
the Associated Press included rules on mental illness in the new edition of the AP Stylebook, the writers’ guide used throughout the industry.
Read the full article here or view the press release from the Associated Press
A must read story
It takes incredible courageous to share such a personal story (click here). If you have a loved one with depression or any other mental illness, NAMI NH can help. Free classes for families are starting now all around the state go to http://www.naminh.org/education/family-education/f2f to learn how they can help you.
http://workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com →
The Canadian “Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace (the Centre)” provides employers and employees with a variety of free public resources including information, strategies, tools and initiatives as well as support for research aimed at improving workplace mental health. This includes videos, puzzles, quizes, articles of interest, and newsletters. Check it out!
Triage System Helps Colleges Treat Mentally Ill... →
The average college counseling center sees about 10 percent of the student body each year. Recently, anxiety outpaced depression as the No. 1 student complaint on college campuses, according to a survey of college counseling centers. To learn more about how college campuses are addressing mental health needs of students read the full article here
A mother’s letter to Governor Hassan
“ One in every five. That’s the number of people in this country who will experience some form of mental illness. That’s fifteen of the high school students I teach every day. That’s twenty of my colleagues. That’s roughly 274,000 residents of our great state. My 20 year-old son is one of those statistics. Yet to me, he is my amazing child whom I have raised, supported, cared for, and loved all...
WatchStudy points to “shared biology” between 5 psychiatric disorders. You can learn more about this study here.
Colebrook Academy Key Club’s suicide prevention... →
How one Key Club confronted suicide Story by Danielle Karstens
Members of the Colebrook Academy Key Club in New Hampshire aren’t afraid of serious issues. From staging a drunk-driving accident (for awareness) to informing the community about prescription drug abuse, the club’s past projects have proven that the team can take on even the most challenging topics. The club’s most recent issue:...
February 2013
10 posts
The US HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the... →
Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has written an opinion piece on the state of mental healthcare in the United States. It appeared in the February 4th online edition of USA Today and coincides with the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s address to Congress on this topic.
Learn more
Did you know that smoking among U.S. adults with...
Adults with some form of mental illness have a smoking rate 70 percent higher than adults with no mental illness, according to a Vital Signs report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The report finds that 36 percent of adults with a mental illness are cigarette smokers,...
Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy Reviews...
“As a public figure with bipolar disorder, the Oscar-nominated ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ hit home with me, portraying my illness with compassion—and a dose of humor.” “The filmmakers made the courageous decision to treat a serious subject with a smile, a choice that’s about much more than comic relief. If we’re going to better understand the brain’s shortcomings, we need to shed the shame with...
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/27/opinion/sunday/sc... →
A great article! “Successful and Schizophrenic” A New York Times article written by Elyn Saks, a law professor at the University of Southern California; the author of the memoir “The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness;” and a person who has Schizophrenia.
