World Federation for Mental Health
[By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA CMP™]
World Mental Health Day was established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health.
In some countries around the world, it forms just one part of the larger Mental Illness Awareness Week.
A Range of Issues
Mental health problems, ranging from issues like depression and anxiety disorders to conditions like schizophrenia, affect millions of people around the world.
In fact, according to current statistics, 1 in 4 people will experience some kind of mental health problem during their lifetime and many more will see friends of family members affected.
The Cause
The purpose of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues, increase education on the topic and attempt to eliminate the stigma attached. It is hoped that this, in turn, will encourage sufferers to seek help and support.
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Assessment
A number of fundraising events take place globally, so why not check if there is an event happening near you and show your support for this serious issue?
More:
- A Review of Mental Healthcare Provider Types
- Fixing the Mental Health Infrastructure of the US
- Facing Down Mental Illness?
- The Wellstone-Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Act
Conclusion
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Other Mental Health Resources
National Mental Health Information Center
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847
Telephone: 800-789-2647
(TDD): 866-889-2647
E-mail: nmhic-info@samhsa.hhs.gov
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov
American Association of Pastoral Counselors
9504-A Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031-2303
Telephone: 703-385-6967
Fax: 703-352-7725
E-mail: info@aapc.org
http://www.aapc.org
American Self-Help Clearinghouse
Saint Clare’s Hospital
100 E. Hanover Avenue
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Telephone: 973-401-2121
Fax: 973-989-1159
E-mail: wrodenbaugh@saintclares.com
http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Colonial Place Three
3803 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100
Arlington, VA 22203
Telephone: 800-950-6264
Fax: 703-524-9094
http://www.nami.org
National Empowerment Center
599 Canal Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
Telephone: 800-769-3728
Fax: 978-681-6426
http://www.power2u.org
National Mental Health Consumer’s Self-Help Clearinghouse
1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Telephone: 800-553-4539
Fax: 215-636-6312
E-mail: info@mhselfhelp.org
http://www.mhselfhelp.org
National Council for Community Behavioral Health Care
1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone: 301-984-6200
Fax: 301-881-7159
http://www.nccbh.org
Hope R. Hetico RN MHA
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