Mental Health Notes

May 3rd, 2008

Saturday Sanity: Keeps The Doctor Away

Well, OK, you got me. Saturday Sanity doesn’t exactly keep the doctor away, but it does keep you up to date with what’s going on in the world of mental health, and that’s good too, right?

I talked about a lot of stuff this week here at Mental Health Notes. Not only did I get to […]

By Alicia Sparks, NAMI Affiliation Leader -- 2 comments

April 29th, 2008

They Don’t Make Condoms For Your Brain, You Know

And, oh, how I wish they did. Maybe with a big ol’ piece of senselessnesscidal latex wrapped around my brain I wouldn’t be dangerously exposed to half the nonsense I’m exposed to on a daily basis.
Overlook me. I’m in a mood, and I’ve just watched House, so, yeah, totally unnecessary sarcasm abounds.
So, anyway, to the […]

By Alicia Sparks, NAMI Affiliation Leader -- 2 comments

March 6th, 2008

Mental Health Parity Update: Contact Congress Now!

Last night I spread the word about the House passing the Paul Wellstone Mental Health And Addiction Equality Act (H.R. 1424), reminded you that though we still have much to do the goal is in sight, and promised to keep you updated as new information became available.
Well, less than 24 hours later, I’ve received an […]

By Alicia Sparks, NAMI Affiliation Leader -- 4 comments

March 6th, 2008

Mental Health Parity Update: House Passes Paul Wellstone Mental Health And Addiction Equality Act

It’s a happy day night morning (oh, man, I really need to work on a getting a regular sleep schedule going on) time for mental health patients, advocates, and family members and friends! Oh, who am I kidding - it’s a happy time for all Americans!
The House just passed the Paul Wellstone Mental Health And […]

By Alicia Sparks, NAMI Affiliation Leader -- 6 comments