Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day Source: Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Did you know? With proper treatment, as many as 8 in 10 people suffering from a mental illness can return to normal, productive lives, and almost everyone receives some benefit from treatment. >> Read More Mental health and mental illness are not opposites but points on a continuum. At different times in our lives, we may find ourselves at different places along that continuum. Periods of good mental health mean that we are coping well with challenges, feeling happy about our relationships, and content with school, work, community, and other activities. In light of Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day, SAMHSA would like to remind you of the many resources at your disposal. The Center for Mental Health Services has a variety of publications to support health providers, community organizations, and families. Featured Publication: Self-Disclosure and Its Impact on Individuals Who Receive Mental Health Services The negative public attitudes (aka, stigma) associated with mental illnesses is one of the most persistent problems individuals face. The research on addressing discrimination and prejudice has shown that individual's attitudes improve when they have direct contact with persons with mental illnesses, when they can get to know people beyond labels and myths. Download Now  (820 KB)  |  Order Free Copy (SMA08-4337) Center for Mental Health Services National Institute on Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Mental Health Information Mental Health Services Locator Campaign for Mental Health Recovery The SAMHSA Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity and Social Inclusion (ADS Center) SAMHSA's National Consensus Statement on Mental Health Recovery Publications to Improve Public Attitudes Developing a Stigma Reduction Initiative Related SAMHSA News Articles National Guard Focuses on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Vets Suicide Prevention Hotline Helps 55,000+ in First Year
CMHS Publications OAS Reports Blueprint for Change: Ending Chronic Homelessness for Persons With Serious Mental Illnesses and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Community Integration for Older Adults With Mental Illnesses: Overcoming Barriers and Seizing Opportunities Work as a Priority: A Resource for Employing People Who Have Serious Mental Illnesses and Who Are Homeless The OAS Report: Suicidal Thoughts, Suicide Attempts, Major Depressive Episode & Substance Use Among Adults The NSDUH Report: Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Substance Use and Mental Health The NSDUH Report: Treatment for Past-Year Depression Among Adults
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