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2006 & older Archived Items

Nov-06-2009
Mental Health America Grieves Over Loss of Life at Fort Hood

Nov-05-2009
Mental Health America Praises
House Health Reform Bill

Oct-28-2009
Mental Health America Applauds Bipartisan Legislation to Help Treat Depression and Bipolar Disorders

Oct-06-2009
Economic Downturn Taking Toll on Americans' Mental Health

Sep-16-2009
Mental Health America Adopts Policy Opposing Life Sentences Without Parole For Juveniles

Sep-02-2009
Mental Health America Announces Support of Give an Hour

Aug-20-2009
Mood-factory, Mental Health America Team Up To Raise Awareness For Mental Health with Mood-lites

Jul-16-2009
Mental Health America Commends Inclusion of Mental Health,
Substance Use Coverage in
Health Reform Legislation

Jul-01-2009
Mental Health America Establishes Regional Policy Council To Strengthen State Advocacy Work

Jun-22-2009
Mental Health America Applauds Numerous Provisions in House Health Care Reform Bill

Jun-13-2009
Mental Health America Honors Outstanding Advocates at Its Centennial Conference

Jun-12-2009
Mental Health America
2009 Media Awards Recognize Excellence in Mental Health Journalism

Jun-12-2009
Mental Health America Bestows Highest Honor To Georgia Mental Health Professional Sharon Jenkins Tucker

Jun-09-2009
Mental Health America Honors Senators Edward M. Kennedy, Pete Domenici for Mental Health Leadership

Jun-08-2009
Joint Statement on Atypical Antipsychotic Use in Children

Jun-03-2009
Tipper Gore, George Stephanopoulos, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Richard Gephardt
To Appear at Mental Health America's Centennial Conference

May-28-2009
Mental Health America's
Centennial Gala on June 11
To Honor Senators Edward Kennedy, Pete Domenici

May-27-2009
Mental Health America,
D.C. Department of Mental Health
To Dedicate National Memorial at
Saint Elizabeths Hospital

May-12-2009
Patient, Clinician Perspectives Critical To Successful Design of
Comparative Effectiveness Research

May-07-2009
Goldie Hawn Champions
Children's Mental Health

May-05-2009
Effective Implementation, Public Education Efforts Keys to Success of Mental Health Parity Law

May-04-2009
Mental Health America's Centennial Conference To Examine Challenges, Opportunities for the Future

Apr-27-2009
New Campaign Helps Americans Deal With Stressful Times

Apr-15-2009
Mental Health America Calls for Action To End Mental Health Disparities

Mar-31-2009
Mental Health America Awarded Grant To Deliver Culturally Appropriate Support For Native Americans With Serious Mental Illness

Mar-26-2009
Statement of Mental Health America on Preventing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Among
Young People

Mar-10-2009
How To Maintain Your Mental Health
In Tough Economic Times

Mar-02-2009
Mental Health America Recognizes Contributions of Dorothea Dix as Part of National Women's History Month, 100th Anniversary

Feb-19-2009
On 100th Anniversary,
Mental Health America Declares
"It´s Time for Mental Health"

Feb-12-2009
Congressional Resolution Honors Mental Health America on 100th Anniversary

Feb-11-2009
Mental Health America Launches Online Collection of Creative Works By Mental Health Consumers

Feb-04-2009
Mental Health America Praises Inclusion of
Mental Health Parity In SCHIP Bill

Feb-03-2009
Mental Health America Media Awards To Honor Excellence In Mental Health Journalism

Dec-15-2008
Mental Health America Celebrates 100 Years of
Mental Health Advocacy And Support

Dec-11-2008
Make a Mental Wellness New Year Resolution:
How to Reduce Stress and Maintain Mental Health and Wellness in the Face of Economic Challenges

Oct-03-2008
Mental Health America Hails Approval of Federal Parity Legislation

Sep-05-2008
Statement on JAMA Study Showing Continued High Rate of Youth Suicides After "Black Box" Warnings

Aug-13-2008
Report Finds Patient Involvement Critical to Overall Care

Aug-12-2008
Mental Health America and The Blues Foundation Team Together for "Jammin' Away the Blues"

Jul-25-2008
Mental Health America Urges U.S. Health Agencies to Act on Report on Improving Mental Health in Primary Care

Jul-16-2008
Mental Health America Applauds House, Senate Override
of Medicare Veto

Jul-09-2008
Mental Health America Applauds Senate Action on Medicare

Jul-07-2008
Julie Clark Joins Mental Health America as
Vice President of Healthcare Reform

Jul-01-2008
Statement on Death of Mental Health Patient in Psychiatric Emergency Room of Kings County Hospital

Jun-09-2008
Mental Health America Elects John A. Morris, M.S.W., as New Chair of Board of Directors

Jun-09-2008
Ouststanding Young Advocates Recognized For Raising Awareness of Mental Health Issues

Jun-06-2008
Mental Health America Honors Outstanding Mental Health Advocates for Dedication, Innovation and Outreach to Underserved Communities

Jun-06-2008
Mental Health America 2008 Media Awards Recognize Excellence in Mental Health Journalism

Jun-05-2008
Mental Health America Honors Congressman Jim Ramstad for Career Leadership on Mental Health Parity

Jun-03-2008
Mental Health America's Inaugural Promotion and Prevention Summit to Set Course for Wellness

May-22-2008
Congressional Resolution Recognizes Prevention of Mental Illness Among Youth Should be Public Health Priority

May-21-2008
Salute the Service of our Veterans and Families By Strengthening Their Support Networks

May-20-2008
Mental Health America Hosts Inaugural Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Summit

May-19-2008
"Get Connected" in May to Co-Workers, Employees to Boost Workplace Wellness

May-08-2008
2008 May is Mental Health Month: Stressed "Sandwich Generation" Mothers Must Care for Themselves

May-05-2008
2008 May is Mental Health Month: Help Kids Thrive Through Better Parent-Child Communication

May-01-2008
Mental Health Month Survey Explores Americans' Social Relationships

Apr-24-2008
Leading Organization Calls on Presidential Candidates
To Emphasize Mental Health in Health Policy Plans

Apr-17-2008
Mental Health America Applauds Action to Delay Harmful Medicaid Cuts

Apr-08-2008
Mental Health America Applauds Dingell-Murphy Bill To Delay Harmful Medicaid Cuts

Apr-01-2008
“Get Connected” in May and Boost Your Mental Health

Mar-18-2008
National Working Group On Evidence Based Health Care Gathers Leaders For Dialogue On Restoring Patient Voice In Healthcare Decision-Making

Mar-05-2008
House of Representatives Passes Historic Mental Health Equity Legislation

Feb-06-2008
Mental Health America Media Awards To Honor Excellence In Mental Health Journalism

Feb-04-2008
Last Bush Budget Bashes Mental Health

Jan-29-2008
First-Of-Its-Kind National Online Survey Uncovers Obstacles to Comprehensive Healthcare for People with Schizophrenia

Jan-17-2008
Mental Health America Response to New England Journal of Medicine Study, "Selective Publication of Antidepressant Trials and Its Influence on Apparent Efficacy"

Jan-09-2008
NARSAD Florida to Honor David L. Shern with Luminary Award

Nov-28-2007
Report Reveals Links Between States' Mental Health Status and Treatment-Access

Nov-14-2007
MHA To Congress: Override Presidential Veto of Spending Bill

Oct-17-2007
New Study Reveals Latino Parents' Views on Bullying, Sexual Orientation and Prejudice

Oct-17-2007
Nuevo estudio revela las opiniones de los padres latinos sobre la intimidación (bullying), la orientación sexual y los prejuicos

Sep-19-2007
Senate Passes "Mental Health Parity"

Sep-06-2007
New Studies Show Dramatic Increase in Youth Suicide Rates and Effects of Antidepressant Warnings

Aug-29-2007
Labor Day: Calling on Congress to End Workplace Health-Benefits Inequity

Aug-23-2007
Back to Campus: Mental Health America Develops Resources for College Students

Aug-16-2007
Mental Health America Announces New Cause-Marketing Initiative Bringing Wellness Home to Boost Americans' Mental Health and Well Being

Jun-20-2007
Mental Health America and PsychCentral Partner to Create Online Mental Health Social and Information Network

Jun-14-2007
Report to the President on the Virginia Tech Tragedy: A Missed Opportunity

Jun-13-2007
Food and Drug Administration Hearings on Medication Guide Program

Jun-11-2007
Mental Health America Presents Highest Honor to Alabama Mental Health Advocate, Lucindia Claghorn

Jun-11-2007
Mental Health America Honors Leading Mental Health Advocates for Service, Innovation and Cultural Competency

Jun-11-2007
Outstanding Young Advocates Recognized for Key Role in Fighting the Stigma that Deters Millions from Seeking Needed Mental Health Care

Jun-08-2007
Mental Health America Recognizes 15 Journalists for Mental Health Reporting

Jun-06-2007
10-year Retrospective Study Shows Progress in American Attitudes About Depression and Other Mental Health Issues

Jun-06-2007
Mental Health America Honors a Rock Band, Hollywood Film, Former Gubernatorial Candidate, Radio Personality and Two Congressmen for Contributions to Mental Health with 2ND Annual forWARDS

May-24-2007
Mental Health America Releases Inaugural Podcast, "Chiming In"

May-22-2007
Mental Health America 2007 Annual Meeting, "Bringing Wellness Home," Gathers Leaders From Human Genome Project, United Way and SAMHSA

May-11-2007
National Mental Health and Child Health Groups Partner for Mother's Day

May-08-2007
Senators Propose End to Children's Mental Health Discrimination

May-02-2007
Mental Health America Responds to FDA Label Changes for Antidepressants

Apr-30-2007
May is Mental Health Month 2007

Apr-18-2007
Mental Health America Warns Public to Avoid Diagnosing or Profiling Others as a Reaction to the Virginia Tech Shootings

Apr-17-2007
Mental Health America Provides Guidelines to Help Students, Parents and Educators Respond and Cope with the Virginia Tech Shootings

Apr-16-2007
Mental Health America Offers Tips for Coping with Shootings at VA Polytechnic Institute and State University

Apr-04-2007
Mental Health America 2007 Annual Meeting: "Bringing Wellness Home"

Mar-27-2007
San Francisco Radio Personality Becomes Spokesperson for Mental Health America's Real Lives Program

Mar-27-2007
Congress Tackles Critical Mental Health Issues

Mar-14-2007
Mental Health America Issues New Position Statements

Mar-07-2007
House Leaders Introduce Bill to End Insurance Discrimination Against Americans with Mental Health, Substance Use Needs

Mar-06-2007
Study Reveals Depression's Burden on African Americans

Mar-02-2007
NIMH Releases Latest Landmark Schizophrenia Treatment Research

Feb-26-2007
Mental Health Groups Sign Open Letter to Advertising Community

Feb-16-2007
FDA Hearing to Discuss PDUFA, Agency's User Fee Program to Maintain Drug Safety

Feb-15-2007
National Organizations Urge Volkswagen to Pull Ad

Feb-13-2007
President George W. Bush Nominates Mental Health America Board Member Wainscott to National Council on Disability

Feb-12-2007
Fairness Coalition Applauds Senate Introduction Of Mental Health Parity Bill

Feb-12-2007
Senators Propose Protections for Americans with Mental Health Needs

Feb-07-2007
White House Budget: Shortchanging Americans with Mental Illness

Feb-05-2007
Increased Suicide Rate in Children and Teens Found

Jan-24-2007
Mental Health America Media Awards Recognize Outstanding Journalism

Jan-16-2007
Republican and Democratic Voters Overwhelmingly Support Fair Mental Health Insurance Coverage

Dec-14-2006
Antidepressant Medications: Guidance for People Needing Treatment

Dec-13-2006
FDA Committee Decides Not to Extend Black Box Warning to All Age Groups, Recognizes Untreated Depression as Major Risk for Suicide

Dec-13-2006
FDA Meeting on Antidepressants, Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

Dec-11-2006
Mental Health Advocacy and Professional Organizations Sign Open Letter to FDA

Dec-07-2006
Survey Identifies Top Holiday Stressors, Who's Most Stressed

Nov-16-2006
Americans Reveal Top Stressors, How They Cope

 
 
 
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