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May is Mental Health Month

Please join us in recognizing May as National Mental Health Month, a time when we join millions across the country who raise awareness for mental health issues and recovery programs. Here is a list of resources for further information. 

Mental  Health Matters - Annual Gala - wonderful success!  

Our thanks to all the supporters of Sound Mental Health who attended and sponsored the May 15th annaul gala.  With well over 500 people in attendance it was a very memorable evening.  The Gov. Booth Gardner Mental Health Champion Award was presented to King County Councilmember Larry Gossett and Genoa Healthcare for all they have done for mental health services.  There were moving stories from clients and an inspiring keynote by Pete Earley, author of Crazy: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness.   If you were in attendance, thank you for your committment to ending the stigma of mental illness!

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Our Story:

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.   (More)

FROM THE CEO

       

    David R. Stone, Ph.D.

 

What’s Missing In This Picture?

(taken from an April 2012 article published at BehavioralHealth.com)

There is no dearth of conferences on health care reform these days.  Representatives from the insurance, employee benefits and medical provider sectors are quick to describe how the new federal health care reform law (or ACA) will soon impact our lives.  Considering the broad scope and reach of the ACA, their point seems well-taken. 

(For the full article, click here) 

 

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?
 JUN 2013

Save the Date - June 11 - Free Community Forum at SMH on responding to a crisis - especially for human resources professionals and managment. For more information.   Register here by June 4!

jan 2013

Our third eNewsletter of 2013 was sent out on April 30th.  If you would like to receive a copy of future eNewsletters, please subscribe.
2012

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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