Suicide Prevention Week
Suicide Prevention Week, September 6-12, 2009, is a good time…
Using Person-First Language Helps Bust Stigma
Remember the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break…
Living a Healthier Lifestyle – The Numbers Add Up!
For those of you who have been focusing on the report of how…
Disability.gov Launched: Connecting the disability community to information and opportunities
The U.S. Department of Labor this week launched Disability.gov,…
Westwind: My Story
I have been involved with the “mental health” system since…
Stigma Towards People with Mental Illness
Submitted by someone whose mother has a mental illness…
Do…
Local Library Moved with Knowledge
I’ve been in the mental health field as a consumer of services…
Stereotypes and Stigma
I went into a local store where I live a few weeks back and saw…
Remembering people buried at state hospitals
After several years of planning, organizers held a dedication…
Value of Consumer Involvement: Volunteers are Priceless! by Diane L. Boulais
There are many reasons that people volunteer. Some people want…
National Poetry Month – Life, by Christine Kelly
National Poetry Week is a good time to celebrate people’s creative…
Inaugural Recovery Newsletter Published!
Welcome to the first issue of Northern Lakes CMH Recovery Newsletter!
This…