Landmark ruling sets precedent for parity coverage of mental health and addiction treatment , STAT NEWS, 3/18/19 Severe mental illness can be fatal. Here’s a solution Tulare County won’t consider 3/21/2019 Visalia Times “Daily Marijuana Use and Highly Potent Weed Linked to Psychosis” NPR, March 19, 2019 7:32 PM ET RHITU CHATTERJEE “F.D.A. Approves First more »
Read MoreSGV Front Line: Announcing Wellness Opportunities for Veterans and Families of Veterans with PTSD Mindfulness Practice for Veterans and Families with Mindful Warrior Project Beginning March 25th Every 4th Monday Evening 6-8 PM 131 N. Marengo Ave. Includes 1/2 hour for refreshments and camaraderie after mindfulness group. Instructions for Free Underground Parking Parking is more »
Read More“People Who Use These Words May Suffer from Depression: Sometimes the surefire signs are hiding in plain sight.” https://bestlifeonline.com/depression-words/ Smoking Stronger Weed Linked to Psychosis Risk https://www.menshealth.com/health/a26881903/smoking-stronger-weed-linked-to-psychosis-risk/ Newly prescribed ADHD medications may cause psychosis, study finds “Those who have taken the drug and tolerated it well, should not be concerned,” experts say. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/common-adhd-medications-may-cause-psychosis-study-finds-n985616 FDA approves more »
Read MoreWhat is the NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Program? NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session course for adults living with mental health challenges. NAMI Peer‐to‐Peer provides an educational setting focused on recovery that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. The NAMI Peer-to-Peer education program is Free and confidential Held once a week for two hours Taught by more »
Read MoreSupreme Court to decide if insanity defense and unanimous jury are required nationwide LA Times 3/19/2019 “BACK STORY ‘They’re young and unhappy Mental health problems on the rise among American youth’” LA Times 3/19/2019 “The insanity defense isn’t available in every state. It should be” Editorial, LA Times 3/19/2019 Note to Readers: This post is the more »
Read MoreNAMI San Fernando Valley’s Free Speaker Night featured speaker La Tina Jackson DMH District Chief for Service Area 2 Come learn about what DMH has to offer, what’s new or in the pipeline for Service Area 2, and get your questions answered. Wednesday, March 20, 2019. 7 pm to 8:45 pm 14545 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys, more »
Read MoreHello Everyone, this is Nancy Lee Sayre. I’ve just joined the Social Media Team as Webmaster-in-Training for NAMIGlendale.org. I’m looking forward to keeping you informed about news, legislation, and activities in our area. Please feel free to contact me at nancylee.namiglendale@gmail.com.
Read MorePlease review the MHSA Update documents (see below), submit your individual feedback comments, and save the date for the pubic hearing: MHSA Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Annual Update Available for Public Review Once a year we are given this vital opportunity to make our voices heard about local MHSA (Mental Health Services Act, aka “the Millionaire’s Tax”) more »
Read MoreNAMI Los Angeles County Council will sponsor a Parents and Teachers as Allies/Ending the Silence training on Sunday, March 30, 2019. The Parents and Teachers as Allies and Ending the Silence curriculum are designed to provide insight and education to parents, school faculty and students through a panel of presenters, covering the following: Research more »
Read MoreThough this new report is geographically limited to Pasadena, California, it offers important insights for all who are concerned with eliminating the barriers to housing for those with serious mental illnesses. In forwarding this report to community activists, Pam Marx wrote: “Our agency, Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc. (MHAS), which partners with Friends In Deed on more »
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