Mental Illness – Raising Awareness with Church & Community Leadership Everywhere

Raising awareness, decreasing stigma . . . Journeying alongside one another

Hiding Your Misery Behind a Happy Mask? You Could be a Victim of Smiling Depression – The Minds Journal

http://themindsjournal.com/smiling-depression/ Hiding Your Misery Behind a Happy Mask? You Could be a Victim of Smiling Depression He’s one of the country’s best-loved comedians, leaving audiences in stitches with his fizzing … Continue reading

August 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness | Acknowledging the Importance of Minority Mental Health Month

http://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/July-2016/Acknowledging-the-Importance-of-Minority-Mental-He?utm_source=naminow&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=naminow# Acknowledging The Importance Of Minority Mental Health Month By Kayla Sharpe | Jul. 15, 2016 Kayla Sharpe, left, and Valerie Denis at AKA International Convention Boulé – July 12, … Continue reading

July 28, 2016 · Leave a comment

Black Mental Health Matters | The Collectif

http://www.thecollectifmagazine.com/2016/04/08/black-mental-health-matters/ Black Mental Health Matters When I was a teenager, I would fantasize about growing up during the 1950s-60s. For me, there was something very glorious, epic, and striking about … Continue reading

July 21, 2016 · Leave a comment

National Alliance on Mental Illness TV Spot, ‘Three Words’ Feat. Chris Noth – iSpot.tv #mentalhealth #iwilllisten @nami

Real-time TV Ad Metrics Log In Sign Up Features Features Media Measurement Real-time TV Ad Data Performance Insights Evaluate Effectiveness Our Technology Modern Age TV Data Benefits Benefits Competitive Intelligence … Continue reading

July 13, 2016 · Leave a comment

A Theology for a Grieving People | Sojourners

https://sojo.net/articles/how-blacklivesmatter-changed-my-theology/theology-grieving-people A Theology for a Grieving People My tears started while I was sitting in a coffee shop, and they refused to stop. I gathered my laptop and purse, hurried … Continue reading

July 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

Latina teens have highest rate of suicide attempts in the U.S. – Univision

http://www.univision.com/univision-news/health/latina-teens-have-highest-rate-of-suicide-attempts-in-the-us Latina teens have highest rate of suicide attempts in the U.S. Health 15 percent of Latina teens attempted suicide in 2015, according to a new report 14 to 15 … Continue reading

July 5, 2016 · Leave a comment

MATC Forums on Community Education – Mental Health Raising Awareness and Decreasing Stigma in and through the Faith Communit

I pray this email finds you well. We had a very productive day last week as we met to discuss the Faith and Mental Health Conference. I appreciate all of … Continue reading

July 5, 2016 · Leave a comment

Church attendance linked with reduced suicide risk, especially for Catholics, study says – LA Times

http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-church-attendance-suicide-20160629-snap-story.html?utm_campaign=KHN%3A+First+Edition&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=31176987&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8KJFAPcqcq1SfGX7_lpQHD88WYxsYXAW9g6o0TwWHBdz2D5xvic3JONgdkXEhNdymG6Ma7H2xt4rBBr5wDm6dt0wQoUg&_hsmi=31176987 Church attendance linked with reduced suicide risk, especially for Catholics, study says Against a grim backdrop of rising suicide rates among American women, new research has revealed a blinding … Continue reading

June 30, 2016 · Leave a comment

Demi Lovato Opens Up About Mental Health & Addiction Issues | Billboard

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7416705/demi-lovato-american-way-cover-story Demi Lovato Opens Up About Mental Health & Addiction Issues | Billboard In her cover story for American Way, pop star Demi Lovato recalls the steps that led up … Continue reading

June 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

Facebook Offers Tools for Those Who Fear a Friend May Be Suicidal – NYTimes.com

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/06/15/technology/facebook-offers-tools-for-those-who-fear-a-friend-may-be-suicidal.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0&referer= Facebook Offers Tools for Those Who Fear a Friend May Be Suicidal MENLO PARK, Calif. — When Carrie Simmons opened her Facebook app one day in late 2014, she … Continue reading

June 29, 2016 · Leave a comment