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A Place to Call Home (Emergency Resource Reference Sheet)
Last Updated November 17, 2023 This reference sheet is intended to be a guide to help anyone who is homeless obtain and maintain a place of their own. This information was originally compiled into a booklet in cooperation with the Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania and the author Thomas…
learn more »New Bilingual Handbook on AD/HD Helps Hispanic Parents
A leading Hispanic health advocacy group has a booklet that could help some Hispanic parents make a difference in their children’s education. Detailed information is available from their web site above or by calling the Su Familia help line at (866)783-2645.
learn more »Problem Gambling Helpline and Information
The National Council on Problem Gambling is the national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families. They maintain a helpline at 1-800-522-4700. The MHA hosted an informational meeting regarding the National Council and their programs. The Mental Health Association is pleased to be able to help support this effort.
learn more »Guidelines for Following Mental Health Advance Directives
OMHSAS Bulletin SMH-06-03 issues guidelines for following Mental Health Directives in State Mental Hospitals.
learn more »Screening Plays Key Role in Detection and Treatment
According to a Brandeis University study, screening improves detection and treatment of mental health and substance abuse issues and is the first step to receiving treatment.
learn more »Mental Health Association Articles
Do You Think You Know Who “Homeless People” Are?
The non-profit service “Harvest912” published an article giving the background of several of the homeless clients they have recently served, telling how those individuals became homeless. It is touching, enlightening and informative.
learn more »The Sweethearts Deal: How to Keep your Relationship Healthy
This article from BP (Bipolar) Magazine deals with building strong relationships when one partner has bipolar disorder.
learn more »Rental Assistance is Needed in Erie
This article first appeared in the Opinion section of the Erie Times-News on June 25, 2021 by Theresa Abbey CPSS & CRS MHA; Peer Support Team Leader As a certified peer specialist serving dual diagnosed individuals with substance abuse and mental health difficulties, I help people who are working to…
learn more »Advocate’s Voice
In these essays, Brian Patrick Mclaughlin MS/CPS addresses important issues affecting the mental health community and recommends specific improvements.
learn more »Wellness Tool Boxes Help Consumers At Warren State Hospital
MHA, Warren State Hospital (WSH) External Advocate, Jodi Wilson, is pictured with Sara Lee Harris, WSH Certified Peer Specialist, at their exhibit table at Mental Health Awareness Day. WSH Administration requested they attend this event held at Strawberry Square in Harrisburg, PA, to share the Wellness Tool Boxes they and…
learn more »Peer Support Program
Formal peer support is a unique mental health service provided by a mental health consumer trained as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS). The CPS works with other individual mental health consumers (peers) in a pro-active partnership to achieve self-determined recovery goals identified by the peer. Formal peer support is complimentary…
learn more »Lady Gaga and Her Triumph over Depression and Loneliness
This article from Esperanza (Anxiety & Depression) Magazine features the journey of super-star Lady Gaga to wellness.
learn more »Non-Medical Treatment for Schizophrenia – Talk Therapy
People with severe schizophrenia who have been isolated, withdrawn and considered beyond help can learn to become more active, social and employable by engaging in a type of talk therapy that was invented to treat depression. Article from the New York Times. (Requires subscription to NYT to view)
learn more »Mayo Clinic Recommends Support Groups in Coping with Bipolar Disorder
The Mayo Clinic discusses diagnosis, treatment, self-care and coping skills for bipolar disorder in this recent article. “Coping with bipolar disorder can be difficult. Support groups can be a valuable part of a wider network of social support. Support groups for bipolar disorder provide a setting in which people can share their common problems and provide ongoing support to one another.”
learn more »Lighten Up to Fight SAD
Twenty percent of the US population suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or the “winter blues”, according to this December 27, 2005 article from the Detroit Free Press. In SAD season: If your gloomy mood matches the wintry skies, several approaches can help columnist Patricia Anstett writes that seventy percent of those so affected may be helped by Phototherapy.
learn more »Finding the Answers in Managing your Fears
Articles published by Stanley Popovich discuss approaches to managing stress and anxieties that may be useful to anyone but especially to those of us with anxiety disorders.
learn more »Friday Evening DBSA Online Support Group Begins
Good news! DBSA would like to announce a new online support group on Friday evenings from 8:00-9:30 pm Eastern Time.
learn more »Be Aware of the Warning Signs of Suicide
Understanding and Helping the Suicidal Individual: the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide.
learn more »Resource Group Support for Family and Friends of Persons who Die by Suicide
PALS “People after Loss from Suicide” is a non-denominational support group.
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