September 22, 2009 – 11:22 am
Whether it’s mental illness, substance abuse, grief, loss, domestic violence, divorce, or physical illness, we all have struggles sometimes. Everyone has to recover from something at some time – it’s part of the Human Journey we all share.
The 3rd Annual Art of Recovery Show, sponsored by Northern Lakes CMH, recognizes and celebrates this.
This year’s show [...]
September 14, 2009 – 5:00 am
I was sexually abused by two family members before my teen years. I always felt that it was my fault, that I did something to cause it to happen to me. I went to counseling for a very short period. They felt that I would be just fine, that there was no need for their [...]
September 11, 2009 – 5:30 am
Progress is being made to remove the stigma of mental illness and mental health disorders. You can take positive steps to combat stigma.
By Mayo Clinic staff –
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Stigma is a very real problem for people who have a mental illness. Based on stereotypes, stigma is a negative judgment based on a personal trait [...]
September 9, 2009 – 10:03 am
For as long as I can remember I didn’t feel like I was quite right. I was a loner at home and at school. Although I became accustomed to my loneliness, I never could learn to like it. I could be in a room full of people and still feel all by myself. My lack [...]
September 6, 2009 – 5:00 am
Suicide Prevention Week, September 6-12, 2009, is a good time to share some resources.
First, if you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This is a 24-hour hotline available free to all. If you are a veteran, please call this number and then press 1 to be routed to the Veterans [...]
September 4, 2009 – 5:30 am
Remember the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me?” Although this phrase was intended to help children cushion the sting of teasing, we all know it opened the door to hurtful and hateful remarks that left long-term psychological scars. Persons with mental illnesses and developmental [...]
