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Mark your Calendars for Mental Health Matters, sMH's Annual Gala!

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Our 7th Annual Gala will be held on May 9, 2012 at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel.  Special Keynote Speakers Jessie Close and her son Calen (actor Glenn Close's sister and nephew) will share their personal experiences about the stigma of mental illness.  (More)


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A community's well-being is measured by the health of all within it. Sound Mental Health relentlessly champions mental health as an essential component of total wellness - the achievement of physical, mental, social, and economic well-being.  We apply the right combination of services to help people reach their highest potential as individuals and community members.

At Sound Mental Health we are always looking for better ways to leverage resources and partnerships. And we are planning for a future where physical health care and mental health care are treated as one and the same - because they are. Our impact is not always seen, but it's felt in individually strengthened lives, families moved out of crisis, and in our community's safer streets and reduced homelessness.                      Check out our new on-line posters on Recovery

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FROM THE CEO

       

    David R. Stone, Ph.D.


A New Wrinkle to an Old Issue in Healthcare


Treatment of the human mind separately from the body’s other components is hardly a new practice. The mind has been viewed as being essentially different from the body since the days of Aristotle; but the 17th century philosopher Descartes is credited as first formulating the mind and body duality.

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Helpful tips

Stress Checklist

Stress is a natural part of life, however it can affect your health, peace of mind & relationships.  Here is a checklist of some negative reactions:

  • Do minor problems upset you excessively?
  • Are you unable to stop worrying?
  • Do you have chronic pain//headaches?
  • Are you constantly tired?

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What's New?
may 2012

 SAVE THE DATE!  Mark your calendars for May 9, 2012 - SMH's Annual Gala at the Seattle Sheraton.  Keynote speakers Jessie Close and her son Calen (actor Glenn Close's sister and nephew).  (More)
dec 2011

Dec 8 – King Co. Councilmember Larry Gossett joined the residents of Gossett Place, a newly opened housing facility in the University District this holiday season. Hosted by SMH and sponsored by the Rainier Lions Club, a healthy and delicious meal was prepared by local chef Renata Bocayuva.
nov 2011

Nov 21 – US Congressman Jim McDermott attended SMH’s holiday dinner for the residents of McDermott Place, a supported housing facility in Lake City. Co-sponsored by the Rainier Lions Club, a healthy and nutritious holiday meal was prepared by local chef Renata Bocayuva.
2011

Need to find out the lastest news on Healthcare Reform and Mental Health Parity under this legislation? The National Council Blog has the answers.

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