How to Recognize and Address the Signs of Depression in Your Aging Parent
By Nancy Kupka PhD, RN, Walgreens
5 Things To Do When the Holidays Aren't Exactly Uplifting
By Danielle Fritze, MHA Senior Director of Public Education & Visual Communications
For many people, the holidays conjure up a Norman Rockwell-esque mental picture of people gathered to enjoy food, friends, and family, accompanied by feelings of love, warmth, and excitement.
But for others, the holidays can cause them to feel anxious or depressed despite all the decorations and festivities.
America’s Youth is in Crisis – Here’s How You Can Help
By Theresa Nguyen, MHA Vice President of Policy and Programs
Over ten years ago, I started working with teenagers and adults who struggled with mental health problems.
Working with individuals and families, I witnessed how exhausting and persistent the struggle against mental illnesses is.
4 Tips to Make the Grade in Mental Health
During the fall, many feel a familiar charge of energy as the leaves take on fiery colors and the temperatures cool off. However, for college students, the season’s progression can take on another meaning. As the leaves and temperatures drop, so fades the excitement of the start of the semester. In this void, the stresses of midterms, relationship issues and loneliness can come creeping in.
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PIVOTAL MOMENTS IN HEALTH POLICY: Pitfalls and Opportunities
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With the AHCA, Our Children Will Grow Up Sicker
March 24, 2017
Today, Congress is voting on the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the Obamacare replacement bill.
As of yesterday, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) continued to estimate 24 million people will lose health insurance coverage in the next ten years, and among those that have coverage, they will have less. While these numbers are probably far from exact, no one else has provided a competing analysis and there is no reason to doubt the overall trends.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) went a long way...
January 18, 2017
Why am I and why should you be concerned about the prospect of rolling back or eliminating healthcare reforms? If you or a family member has mental health needs, it’s important for you to understand how this could impact you and your loved ones. Let me tell you why, from my personal and professional viewpoint.
2016 Regional Policy Council Recap
Regional Policy Council 2016: A year of learning, sharing, and celebrating… setting the stage for 2017.
Privacy Rights
Privacy rights are important, especially when it comes to healthcare. Unfortunately, protections and requirements for adults, minors, family members, and even treatment providers can be unclear. Below, we have answered some of the most common questions people have about privacy and healthcare.
Much of this information falls under the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, often referred to as HIPAA. In addition to Federal guidelines, states may have additional requirements and clarifications.
Learn about privacy issues for:
Mental Health America Applauds Growing Support for Mental Health Screening for Women and Children
January 28, 2016
Mental Health America’s campaign for ubiquitous mental health screening picked up more momentum this week, as yet another major national organization recommended widespread mental health screening.