Showing posts with label Samhsa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Samhsa. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Monday, December 12, 2022
New Suicide and Crisis Line, National Number 988
If you are feeling suicidal please reach out. If you are in crisis please reach out. Stickers from SAMHSA.
Friday, April 29, 2016
Article Review: Women's Health: Which of These Women Has a Mental Illness?
This is a very intriguing article. It appeared in the May 2016 Women's Health Magazine pages 174-185. I think the intention of this article is to stamp out stigma with regards to mental illness, by showing women with mental illness from a great variety of careers and situations. It also brings awareness to mental illness in general. It lets us know that mental illness is much more common than we would believe. It also indicates that treatment for mental illness is much less than it should be. Only about 40 percent of people with mental illness get treatment. In fact mental illness is hampered by poor care. This is due to the stigma, and also due to a lack of resources. Mental disorders come in many different types of disorders Everyone is individual. When someone reveals to you that they have a disorder, the article suggests hearing the person, and ask what you can do to support them. It might also be well to check in later, watch your words and learn about the disorder.
The word "mental illness" conjures up different reactions. A third of people react negatively, "This person has brain disorder." A third react positively, "this is a real condition. Another few are neither positive or negative, and a few are really scared, "This is so serious and final."
We can all help stamp our stigma. We can volunteer time to help our community. We can use our vote that help mental illness gain parity with other illnesses. You can stay informed of mental health issues. We can donate time and money to worthy causes that promote mental health such as http://suicideispreventable.org/. We can become more aware. Women's Health is sponsoring conversations on their Youtube Website during May for May is Mental Health Month. Another good website is the SAMSHA website which is the latest government information about mental illness.
The word "mental illness" conjures up different reactions. A third of people react negatively, "This person has brain disorder." A third react positively, "this is a real condition. Another few are neither positive or negative, and a few are really scared, "This is so serious and final."
We can all help stamp our stigma. We can volunteer time to help our community. We can use our vote that help mental illness gain parity with other illnesses. You can stay informed of mental health issues. We can donate time and money to worthy causes that promote mental health such as http://suicideispreventable.org/. We can become more aware. Women's Health is sponsoring conversations on their Youtube Website during May for May is Mental Health Month. Another good website is the SAMSHA website which is the latest government information about mental illness.
Monday, May 19, 2014
**Suicide Attempt Stories: Stories of Hope and Recovery
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBXgZMI_zqfR4dvBdX7XHD-fjgoehFM_9
This presentation gives three stories of people who attempted suicide, but are now on the way to recovery, It has stories fron three different age groups high school, adult and older adult. Jordan, in high school, appears to have everything going for him. However getting a C, and his parents discovering he is drinking leads him to attempt. He jumped out of a window, and was in a coma for a week. As he came out of the coma, he committed to taking steps to lead to his recovery.
Terry's husband passed away from Lou Gehrig's disease. Things spiraled until a year later she attempted suicide via drugs and alcohol. This story tells us of the importance of asking the questions. Sometimes we fear intruding, but if we are worried, we need to ask, "Are you thinking of suicide?" Terry first worked at being safe. Her therapist suggested she write, and she published a book about hr experience.
David was older, and works in the mental healht profession. A time away from his family lead to spiraling depression, and suicide attempt. Others said, you need help, but it wasn't until he said I need help, that things started to get better.
This film is good for the insight it gives and the hope.
it is sponsored by"
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK and
SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association
This presentation gives three stories of people who attempted suicide, but are now on the way to recovery, It has stories fron three different age groups high school, adult and older adult. Jordan, in high school, appears to have everything going for him. However getting a C, and his parents discovering he is drinking leads him to attempt. He jumped out of a window, and was in a coma for a week. As he came out of the coma, he committed to taking steps to lead to his recovery.
Terry's husband passed away from Lou Gehrig's disease. Things spiraled until a year later she attempted suicide via drugs and alcohol. This story tells us of the importance of asking the questions. Sometimes we fear intruding, but if we are worried, we need to ask, "Are you thinking of suicide?" Terry first worked at being safe. Her therapist suggested she write, and she published a book about hr experience.
David was older, and works in the mental healht profession. A time away from his family lead to spiraling depression, and suicide attempt. Others said, you need help, but it wasn't until he said I need help, that things started to get better.
This film is good for the insight it gives and the hope.
it is sponsored by"
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK and
SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association
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