As a family, our solutions for mental health treatments were limited.?Now, we live in a??21st century reality where mental health is no longer a family secret. ?Now it is a medical emergency.
For far too long, our society has ignored, laughed at and downplayed the issues of mental health. Our pharmaceutical companies throw pills at the problem.
Our mental health institutions are privatized and costly. Our national response systems can barely handle the suicide crisis?bubbling in?our barracks.
Mental health is finally being pushed to the frontline of America's health conversation. In a sick and twisted turn of events, the recent horrific acts by white, young males in their own communities have sparked a national debate on mental health.
?Did we wait too late??
This is a national challenge that Saint Elizabeth's Hospital in SE is facing head-on. They are kicking off ?a new Mental Health First Aid Training for east of the Anacostia residents.? The training will help our community identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness. ?Register for the training and help our community move in a new direction for mental health. If you ever need help call ?1888- WE-HELP.Alix Talleyrand
alix_talleyrand@dc.gov
202-299-5274For more Resources on Mental Health in Washington D.C.
DC Department of Mental Health
http://dmh.dc.gov
The Access HelpLine at 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357
The Siwe Project
http://thesiweproject.org
Black Mental Health Network
http://www.blackmentalhealthnet.com
Source: http://www.anacostiayoga.com/2013/01/the-new-normal-mental-health-first-aid.html
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