Today is World Mental Health Day 2014

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World Federation for Mental Health

[By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA CMP™]

dem2World 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?

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  1. 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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