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Mental Health Notes - News, Education and Advocacy

September 20th, 2008

Saturday Sanity: Putting An End To A Hectic Week

Whoa! I have had one hectic week! Most of it has been work-related, so I’m not complaining (when one is a freelance writer and editor, one doesn’t complain when work gets hectic), but I’ve barely been able to leave my desk long enough to take Chopper outside.
Next week is going to be just as hectic, […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 0 comments

September 17th, 2008

Online Support Group For Parents Of People With Mood Disorders

If you’re the parent of someone with a mood disorder, and you’re free tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (or 7 p.m. Central, 6 p.m. Mountain, 5 p.m. Pacific, 12 a.m. Tuesday GMT), then I have news of interest for you.
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is launching an online support group for parents […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 1 comment

September 10th, 2008

Get Involved With Mental Health Support Groups

So far in the “Top 5 Ways To Be A Mental Health Advocate” series here at Mental Health Notes, I’ve given you reasons to stop promoting stigma and a list of large mental health advocacy and research organizations with which you can get involved.
Today, let’s talk about the importance of smaller mental health support groups, […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 0 comments

July 30th, 2008

Join The Latest DBSA Chat To Learn More About Online Support Groups

Ever want to know more about online support groups? Been curious and tempted to join one, but skeptical or unsure of how you’d benefit?
Well, you’re in luck. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is having another online chat today, and this time the “guest” is DBSA Chapter Recruitment Manager Elizabeth Siegel who will talk […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 0 comments

May 27th, 2008

Review These Online OCD Support Resources

I’ve written about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) numerous times during the last year, and recently one Mental Health Notes reader mentioned the need for a Web site and online chats dedicated to OCD.
Good news! I did some snooping around and found several OCD resources online. Based on factors such as visibility, reputation, and activity I narrowed […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 0 comments

May 24th, 2007

Mental Health Month Day 24 - Brush Up On Your Health Literacy

Let’s see how much you know about mental health and factors that can actually predict the status of a person’s mental health.
Choose which of the following factors you think is the most effective in predicting a person’s mental health status:

Race/ethnicity
Age
Education
Income
Literacy skills
Employment

If you chose literacy skills, you’re absolutely correct. And it’s deeper than just being able […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 2 comments