Latest Mental Health America Stories

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Statement of Wayne W. Lindstrom, Ph.D., president and CEO of Mental Health America: Mental Health America joins in Americans in mourning lives lost and lives damaged by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. An event such as this not only causes grave physical damage, but also affects the mental health of families and residents. It will cause a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety for those directly and indirectly affected by the...

May is National Mental Health America Month, an annual occurrence dedicated to mental health awareness and advocacy. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Passages Malibu and Passages Ventura are pleased to announce their participation in and celebration of National Mental Health Month, which runs throughout the entire month of May. Mental Health Month’s aim is to call attention to strategies and approaches that will help Americans achieve wellness, increased mental health services, and...

SAMHSA Administrator Pam Hyde, Former NASW CEO Dr. Elizabeth Clark to Receive Awards at Annual Conference on June 7 ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mental Health America will honor Pam Hyde, Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and Dr. Elizabeth Clark, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), for their contributions and service to the mental health field at its...

Will Receive Clifford W. Beers Award at 2013 Annual Conference on June 7 ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mental Health America will present Susan Rogers of Philadelphia with its highest honor, the Clifford W. Beers Award, for her leadership and service at the Awards Banquet of its 2013 Annual Conference, Why Wellness Works: Breakthroughs and Pathways to Whole Health, on June 7 in National Harbor, MD. Rogers is Director of the National Mental Health Consumers'...

Awards to be Presented to Susan Rogers of Philadelphia; Judy Alexander of Tulsa; Jordan Kerstetter of McAlisterville, Pennsylvania; Palm Beach County Affiliate Program ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mental Health America will honor three outstanding mental health advocates and an innovative affiliate program at its 2013 Annual Conference, Why Wellness Works: Breakthrough and Pathways to Whole Health, June 5-8, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention...

Mental Health America Offers Calendar of Daily Tips, Strategies for a Full and Productive Life ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pathways to Wellness--this year's theme for May is Mental Health Month--calls attention to strategies and approaches that help all Americans achieve wellness and good mental and overall health. "Wellness is essential to living a full and productive life," said Wayne W. Lindstrom, Ph.D., president and CEO of Mental Health America,...

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Statement of Wayne W. Lindstrom, Ph.D., president and CEO of Mental Health America: Mental Health America joins Americans in mourning the loss of those killed in today's Boston Marathon explosions. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and hope for the full recovery of those who were injured and everyone who is affected by this horrific event. At this point, we do not know the motivation behind this...

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The latest developments and approaches in mental health prevention, identification, recovery and wellness will be featured at Mental Health America's Annual Conference, Why Wellness Works: Breakthroughs and Pathways to Whole Health--June 5-8, 2013, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. "Over the past weeks, much has been written on the importance of implementing mental health...

"Why Wellness Works: Breakthroughs and Pathways to Whole Health" - June 5-8; Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A major national conference featuring leading experts in wellness will examine how it is transforming health care and highlight new approaches and strategies that are working in communities across the country. Mental Health America's 2013 Annual Conference, Why Wellness...

Heather McCready, Makes Simplicity Sublime and Sincerity Sweet in a Video Interview and Performance with Music Critic From The Dallas Morning News. Watch as she sits down for a personal performance in this engaging first time face to face heartfelt interview about music and being bipolar. Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) February 12, 2013 Folk artist and singer/songwriter, Heather McCready, is not only recognized in the Dallas/ Forth Worth area for her passionate involvement in suicide prevention...