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…