Monthly Archives: February 2009

President Obama Takes Serious Measures to Address Electronic Health Care Records

President Obama and his administration are promoting the economic stimulus package to increase spending and stimulate the economy by generating jobs for individuals and revenues for business entities.  Most importantly to the behavioral healthcare community are the dollars allocated for … Continue reading

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Stress Management

A large part of staying “well” is managing our stress.  Stress.  We all have it.  It comes in all shapes and sizes!  What does stress mean to you?  Stress is the way you react to any change in the status … Continue reading

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NAMI Ohio-Mental Health Budget Alert

Dear Mental Health Advocate: The future of mental health services in Ohio is resting in the hands of the United States Congress.  If Congress does not include funding for states in the Federal Stimulus Package currently under consideration, we are told … Continue reading

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Harsh Reality For Many People With Mental Illness Is A Life Of Loneliness

A new study by SANE Australia reveals people affected by mental illness pay a high price when it comes to relationships and social contact, with the study showing half have no close relationship with another person. The research, conducted September … Continue reading

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