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                                                                 Strengthening Our Community One Life at a Time 

 

smh's annual gala - a memorable evening 


The Mental Health Matters Gala on May 9th was truly a memorable event.  Special keynote speakers Jessie Close and her children Calen Pick, Mattie Close-Davis, and Sander Pick shared their personal experiences about the stigma of mental illness. Ron Sims, former King County Executive and Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development received the 2012 Governor Booth Gardner Community Mental Health Champion Award.

Our sincere thanks to the more than 400 supporters who came together to celebrate the work of Sound Mental Health and support all those we serve.    (More)


In the words of our clients and staff... (our videos)

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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.   (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?

Click here for more...

 

What's New?
MAY
2012

May is Mental Health Month.  This year's theme is "Do More for 1 in 4" - a call to action to help the 1 in 4 American adults who live with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition. (More)
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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