2013 Annual Conference: Why Wellness Works

Our 2013 Annual Conference, Why Wellness Works: Breakthroughs and Pathways to Whole Health, took place June 5 - 8, 2013. The conference examined where we stand and where we are headed in implementing wellness strategies within our communities. The conference showcased the mental and physical benefits of living healthy lifestyles for both people living with and without mental health and co-occurring disorders.

Attendees learned about cutting edge approaches, policy initiatives, programs and tools from across the United States related to whole health and wellness to use in the places that we all live, learn, and work.

Thank you so much for your support of our 2013 Annual Conference. Presentations will be posted by June 21st on the conference website.

See you in Denver in 2014!

Live Your Life Well

Visit Mental Health America’s exciting new online program, Live Your Life Well, designed to help you cope better with stress and create more of the life you want.

Maybe you're holding down two jobs or can't find work. Maybe you're the parents of young children or the children of aging parents. Maybe you face a rush of daily demands or one potentially life-changing challenge. Whatever your situation, we are here to help.

Mental Health America has been working for 100 years to promote well-being for all Americans. Now we have put together the 10 Tools to Live Your Life Well.  Based on extensive scientific evidence, these tools can help you relax, grow and flourish. They can help you Live Your Life Well.

Mental Health America's Advocacy Network is a powerful voice for change that is made up of thousands of individuals nationwide who take an active role in protecting America's mental health through legislative advocacy. TAKE ACTION!

Latest Alert: Help Make Parity a Reality: Tell Your Story

Mental Health America's Regional Policy Council (RPC), which is made up of affiliate policy leaders from around the country, strengthens our advocacy work at the state and federal levels on parity implementation, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other vital issues.

This year, the RPC is expanding its work monitoring implementation of health reform through four issues forums on the ACA and mental health issues. The inaugural forum was held on March 7 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. To read a summary of the forum and view slides, click here.

For more information and resources on local, state and federal mental health policy and advocacy issues, including webinars and fact sheets, visit the Advocacy page and click on your area of interest.

Find an Affiliate

With our 240 affiliates nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation—everyday and in times of crisis. Our Affiliates provide:

• Direct access to a broad range of self-help and professional recovery support for people facing mental health challenges.

• Housing and supported employment for adults with severe mental illnesses or referrals to services.

• Easy access to comprehensive mental health screenings which enable individuals to identify a need for help.
  
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