Journey Mental Health and NAMI Dane County are committed to working with DHS and Wisconsin healthcare stakeholders at this critical time in order to ensure that the health and mental health care needs of our state’s most vulnerable populations are met.
Read MoreDane County doesn’t need a larger jail. It needs greater investment in community-based mental health treatment.
Read MoreMany schools operate within a zero tolerance policy. While this phenomena conveys face validity, presenting school safety and zero tolerance for disruptive and undesirable behaviors, the underlying bias reveals a threat to students who are overwhelmingly faced with mental health concerns and behavioral disabilities.
Read MoreRecovery is an ongoing process that requires persistence and the knowledge that you will get better, even if it doesn’t feel like it 100% of the time.
Read MoreWhile we do not recommend that all people watch the series, particularly if one is experiencing suicidal ideation, it can be used as an opportunity to better understand young people's experiences, listen to their concerns, and be willing to help.
Read MoreThere are many misconceptions about depression, and because of this, sometimes people with the best intentions make comments that fall flat.
Read MoreSince its inception in September of 2016, we have prepared over 1,300 recovery bags for SSM health’s psychiatric units, schools, mental health organizations, case workers, and interested members.
Read MoreOne of the things that really struck a chord with me was that the participants of the training were there voluntarily; they understand the need for change in the jail system and they are doing their part to begin that change.
Read MoreWhile masks are typically viewed as a way to disguise or hide your face or your self, historically they have also been a way to express the conceptual, the spirit, or things unseen.
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters, NAMI Dane County and SSM Health partnered together to offer a day-long event to teach Littles, along with their Bigs, some mindfulness skills that they could take with them at home and in school to deal with stress, anger and anxiety.
Read MoreWhile it can be difficult to prioritize time devoted to yourself in this fast paced world we have become accustomed to, here are some ways to ensure self care becomes a part of your weekly (or daily!) routine.
Read MoreIn an effort to better understand the role of mental health in multicultural communities, I attended a Lobby Day as a part of Black History Month. Because I have not lobbied before, I was not completely sure what to expect in attending this event, however, this experience showed me the importance of lobbying for change.
Read MoreWhile NAMI Dane County agrees the jail needs to be updated to protect the safety of the staff and inmates, we oppose adding new beds for the same reasons we rejected the construction of a new jail.
Read MoreIn disparaging antidepressants, you suggest that depression is not, in fact, a real illness.
Read MoreMy challenge to us all is to keep trying to connect with others. Ask someone how they are doing and really mean it. Wait for them to answer, look at them and listen to what they tell you. Connection might be exactly what that person needed that day.
Read More...Van Pelt says this request also takes the necessary steps to improve the ability of school faculty to identify and ensure that children with mental health conditions are connected to the proper resources.
Read MoreYour mother suggests that you go see a doctor, your friends and coworkers immediately step in and say that you should “take the day off and take care of yourself”, everyone sympathizes with you. But what if you lived in a world where you didn’t get that type of support for your aliment?
Read MoreIt can be difficult and overwhelming as a family member or loved one to learn how to start navigating the mental health system, understand the specific diagnosis and provide much needed support. Here are some tips that can you can use to help support a loved one who is struggling with a mental health condition.
Read MoreI have hope that with better understanding of comorbidity and more training for physicians and mental health professionals to identify and treat these issues, that more people will get the help they need.
Read MoreAs you make your New Year's resolutions list for 2017, don't forget to put yourself first and care for your mental health needs.
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