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"REMOVE THE MASK"

Please help us 'REMOVE THE MASK" of stigma and reveal the individual beneath, at MHA's first signature masquerade charity event, Saturday, October 23, from 7-11 p.m.

Fundraiser News!

The event will include cocktails, hor d'ouerves with Roxanne Qualls, Vice Mayor of Cincinnati, dinner, dancing, entertainment by local comedian and mental health volunteer/support group facilitator, Shelly Iker, live music by The Drysdales, photo op with BenGal cheerleaders, and a silent auction.

It will take place at A Touch of Elegance on Kellogg Avenue. Tickets are $85.

Please help out by becoming a sponsor, contributing a donation for the silent auction and most importantly, attending the event.

For tickets, more information, or to make a donation or offer sponsorship, contact Vicki Thatcher, at 513-721-2910.

Mental Health America of Southwest Ohio is dedicated to promoting mental health, working to prevent mental illness and substance abuse through advocacy, education, and supportive services.

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Citizen's Police Academy for mental health professionals is taking applications for the Fall workshop, September 8 - October 27. In conjunction with MHA's Law Enforcement Training on working with the mentally ill in crisis, the Police Academy gives mental health professionals a greater understand of how the police department works. Up to 24 CEU's are available for attendees and the cost is only $35. Get more details, the application and the course outline the cross training page

Take 5 to Save Lives! Spread the word about world suicide prevention day-

Friday, September 10 is world suicide prevention day and we want you to join a national movement to change lives and save lives. Here is how you can help: Take 5 steps...

1) Learn the signs 2) join the movement 3) Spread the word 4) Support a friend 5) Reach out if you need help. Please use your social media channels to spread the word.

Suggested Facebook Posts:

Individuals: It's World Suicide Prevention day and I'm Taking 5 to Save Lives. Join the movement by visiting www.take5tosavelives.org and update your status to this message.

Organizations: It's World Suicide Prevention day, Take 5 to Save Lives. Join the movement by visiting www.take5tosavelives and update your status with this message.

Visit the suicide prevention pages of MHA's wesbite and learn warning signs and resources for help!

Consummer Employment Opportunities at Hamilton County Recovery Center

It Passed! Legislation to Extend Enhanced Medicaid Assistance Rate!
Thanks to all of you who advocated for this action. Read more.

The 2010 Mental Health Resource Directory is ready for use. Click here to download the Directory or call our offices, 721-2910, to reserve copies for pick up.

Monthly Mental Health Roundtable Tuesday, September 7, Noon-1:00 p.m.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Beating and Treating the Winter Blues
Speaker: Maryah Miller, LPCC, LMT, Living Well Therapies
Location: Room # 309, Hamilton County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, 2350 Auburn Ave at McCormick.

Check out future Roundtable topics and speakers

Locate mental health related workshops both locally and nationally

Articles and Links

Mental Health Takes a Beating with Economic Downturn reports a recent article in Business Week

MHA Supporting Veterans and their Families Resources Newsletter.

Hallucinations in Hospital a Risk for Elderly according to recent report in The New York Times.

New report by the National Sheriff's Association and the Treatment Advocacy Center just released (mental illness in jails) See Report.

Check out newsletter on effective parenting, especially with difficult children. Click here for Empowering Parents.

New York Times article "Mind Over Meds"

Mental Health Website for College Age Young Adults "Half of Us"

A collaborative national campaign to bring awareness and reduce the stigma of having a mental illness is underway. Check out the website, BringChange2Mind.org and watch the commercial featuring actress Glenn Close and her sister.

New survey of Ohioans knowledge of mental illness and addiction from "Of 1 Mind"

Mental Health Parity Explained

RESOURCES

Take an online screening for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, alcohol abuse or bipolar disorder.

Department of Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati clinical trials. Lindner Center of Hope trials, Children's Hospital trials (see current study on children/teens with OCD). Also search for research trials at the National Institute of Mental Health.

Need help paying for prescription medications? Check out resources on the website, Partnership for Prescription Assistance.

Each year in May the MHA publishes a Mental Health Resource Directory with an extensive listing of mental health related agencies and support group. Click here to access the 2010 Directory.

MENTAL HEALTH NEWS

In The News...MHA Suicide Prevention News Updates

Mental Health America

The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati

WebMD

Healthy Place

OF- 1- MIND

Mayo Clinic House Call Newsletter

Workplace Mental Health

Up to the Minute by OACBHA