MHA AZ August Newsletter 8/17/2019

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Congratulations to Representative Mitzi Epstein!

This month, Representative Epstein was awarded by Mental Health America as a 2019 Mental Health Legislative Champion during the Regional Policy Committee in Nashville! This is a much deserved award and recognition...MHA AZ proudly congratulates you!!! 

MHA AZ Workplace Wellness Training Program

DID YOU KNOW? Mental illness and substance abuse disorders, combined as a group, are the 3rd leading cause of long-term disability for employers. We were honored to presented on Mental Health in the Workplace at the Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Conference in Tucson on August 15th! Are you interested in requesting an MHA AZ workplace training? EMAIL US! LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TRAINING

August Articles

Leaders: Confront the Hatred and Trauma Head On   Paul Gionfriddo, MHA President and CEO

How Company Culture May Be Impacting Your Mental Health Taylor Adams, Manager, Workplace Mental Health

Reactionary, Ill-informed Commentary Perpetuates Stigma Patrick J. Kennedy, The Kennedy Forum

Technology and the Future of Mental Health  National Institute of Mental Health

Build a Habit of Kindness: Lady Gaga's #BeKind21 Born This Way Foundation

 Self-Care on a Busy Schedule Mental Health First Aid

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Promote Suicide Prevention Month, Week and Day #BeThe1To is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s message for National Suicide Prevention Month and beyond, which helps spread the word about actions we can all take to prevent suicide.   GET INVOLVED

Arizona Coalition for Insurance Parity

Attend the Coalition Meetings to Address Parity in Arizona! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:15 p.m. to bring insurance parity legislation during the 2020 legislative session. All are welcome to participate! Please join us in person at the Arizona Council offices at 2100 N Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 or via Zoom teleconferencing. Coalition Members:   Neighbors Council, JEM Foundation, Mental Health America of Arizona, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers  LEARN MORE ABOUT MEETINGS RESOURCES ON PARITY THE KENNEDY FORUM THE JEM FOUNDATION DONT DENY ME

Community Events and Trainings

SMI Welcome Orientation: Overview of Services and Supports August 21, 2019 5:30pm - 7:30pm Recovery Innovations, Phoenix LEARN MORE

PEORIA SUPPORT Family and Youth Resource Fair August 24, 2019 10am - 1pm Peoria Community Center, Peoria LEARN MORE

A Walk to Remember: Overdose Awareness August 31, 2019 7pm - 8:30pm Neon Sign Park, Casa Grande LEARN MORE

September Community Education Program September 2, 2019 7pm - 8:30pm Scottsdale Granite Reef Senior Center, Scottsdale LEARN MORE

City of Mesa & Mesa Police Department Crisis Response Resource Fair September 14, 2019 10am - 2pm Red Mountain Multigenerational Center, Mesa LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CRISIS TEAM

Suicide Prevention Month Veteran Resource Fair/Town Hall September 20, 2019 10am - 1pm Lindsay Jr. Auditorium, Tucson LEARN MORE

Celebrate the Art of Recovery Expo September 28, 2019 10am - 2pm The Phoenix Convention Center, North Building, Phoenix LEARN MORE

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