People did not seek help for mental illness in 2010
A majority of Americans with mental disorders did not receive professional help in 2010, according to a major government study released today
Although about 20 percent of American adults (45.9 million) reported any mental illness in 2010, only 39.2 percent of that group said they got treatment, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration report shows. Read More >>
By Janice Lloyd
Gannett
January 27, 2012
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A Winning Approach to Mental Health: 'Signs and Symptoms of Depression', Overlake's Eastside services and more...
It may be tempting to try to deal with depression, anxiety and similar disorders on your own, but mental health conditions can be just as debilitating as physical illnesses. No one should struggle through each day feeling hopeless and alone. Effective treatments are available from skilled, caring professionals here in your own community. Read More >>
--Healthy Outlook, Winter 2012
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HERO House, Newsletter, Winter 2011
"On November 3, over 225 attendees fill the Auditorium at the Lake Sammamish Four Square Church, helping HERO House to raise more than $40,000 for our sponsors. This year was the inauguration of the Abe Kriger Visionary Award, in recognition and honor of the Eastside's HERO House Founder, Abe Kriger. The fundraiser was emceed by Dennis Bounds, co-anchor of King5News. HERO House is located on the Bellevue-Redmond border and provides a safe, non-threatening haven to foster a sense of community support for those in East King County, living with the effects of serious mental illness."
Contact: Erica Horn, 425-614-1282. 14230 NE 21st St. Bellevue, WA. 98007. http://www.herohouse.org/.
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What steps can parents take to promote a positive future for their ADHD children? Challenging behaviors today may well prove to be assets in adult life. Learn how to recognize and promote the positive strengths of your child.
Eastside CHADD is pleased to announce that we offer clock hours for school professionals who attend Eastside CHADD meetings. You will need to attend a minimum of two meetings to earn clock hours through my247ed.com. More details will be provided at the Tuesday's meetings.
Please invite your children's teachers, school nurses, counselors, and psychologists to our meetings and let them know that we offer clock hours at a very reasonable rate.
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| Issaquah Mental Health Court serves the entire Eastside |
The new Issaquah Mental Health Court opened in 2010. Directions and details are here.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Mike Rynas of NAMI-Eastside, Leadership Eastside, King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert, Redmond Council member Hank Margeson, and the many other individuals and organizations who helped make this human service available on the Eastside.
King County Mental Health Court website.
EVERGREEN PUBLIC HOSPITAL sponsors community mental health care services by hosting Mental Health and ADHD Forums every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 PM. Contact: Laurene Burton at lburtnon@evergreehealthcare.org for details.
For information please call the NAMI Eastside at 425 885 6264 or email info@nami-eastside.org
NAMI-Eastside office is located at "The Together Center," Redmond, WA.
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