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Mental Health Services & Patient Rights

Get involved in preventing emotional disorders and helping everyone get the care and treatment they need to live mentally healthy lives. Let's fight the stigma, support mental health research, and defend patient rights. Together, we can unlock the power of the mind.

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Durham commissioners approve Triangle Transit lease deal

Tuesday Feb 14 2012

Durham County commissioners unanimously supported locating a regional mental health agency in a building owned by Triangle Transit, despite a private company’s concerns about the deal. Read on

Wednesday crime meeting stacked with public health leaders

Tuesday Feb 14 2012

Cuts to state-financed mental health, substance abuse programs on the agenda Read on

St. Paul mental health nonprofit moving to Maplewood

Tuesday Feb 14 2012

South Metro Human Services moved a step closer Tuesday toward relocating its 16-bed transitional housing program from St. Paul's Capitol Heights neighborhood to Maplewood, thanks to grant approvals... Read on

Concern over mental health wait

Tuesday Feb 14 2012

A Sheffield charity says children are being put at risk because of long waits to access mental health services. Read on

Mental health of Indigenous Australians: a review of findings from community surveys

Tuesday Feb 14 2012

Creator: Stefan Cvetkovski Creator: Sarah J Bourchier Creator: Anthony F. Jorm Creator (other): And others Indigenous Australians have a markedly higher burden of disease and... Read on

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Mental Health America (Part I)

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness: In Our Own Voice Family Companion

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PinkRibbons .. Posted Jul 13 2009

http://www.wellsphere.com/eating-disorders-article/mental-illness-stigma/226626

Great post about mental illness. One in five Americans experiences some types of mental illness.

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AutismTeam .. Posted Jul 13 2009

People with mental illness may possese extraordinary talents. Check out this post.

http://www.wellsphere.com/mental-health-article/art-and-mental-illness/661696

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DigestBetter .. Posted Jul 13 2009

By watching the video from the National Alliance in Mental Illness, you get a better understanding of how mental ilness can greatly impact a family's dynamics. It is good to know that there are organizations thats can help.

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Mental Health America

Mental Health America

Mental Health America is celebrating 100 years of advocacy, public education, and support for Americans with mental health conditions. Over the past... Learn more

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National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Alliance on Mental Illness

With your help, NAMI can continue its work as America's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of... Learn more

Mental Disability Rights International

Washington, DC - Mental Disability Rights International's (MDRI) Board of Directors has named Laurie Ahern as MDRI's President. Ahern has been with... Learn more

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression

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World Federation for Mental Health

World Federation for Mental Health

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