In this month's edition we highlight the mental health stories making headlines right now and start prepping for May, Mental Health Matters Month.
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A NUANCED APPROACH IS NEEDED WITH SUICIDE CONTAGION
Following the deaths by suicide of two survivors from the Parkland mass shooting and a father of a victim from Sandy Hook, experts weigh in on treating mental health and suicide risks as the very serious public health crisis that it is. Read the article.
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PSYCHIATRIC ERs PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE FOR IMMEDIATE HELP
Emergency rooms across the country are opening emergency units to stabilize and treat patients with mental health needs and connect them to longer-term resource and care. Learn more.
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BUSINESS LEADERS ENDORSE STRATEGY FOR MENTAL HEALTH-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE
More than 40 CEOs from many of the world’s largest companies have joined with the American Heart Association to advocate an action plan for employers to build a culture that nurtures and supports the emotional and mental health of their workforce. Read the plan.
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HELPING YOUNG MUSLIMS COPE WITH PERSISTENT TRAUMA
Anti-Muslim rhetoric has become commonplace in the U.S., creating a generation of young people who face daily aggressions that are shaping their identity and forcing them to prove their humanity. Read more.
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FORMULATION OFFERS BETTER CLUES TO MENTAL HEALTH
"If a diagnosis is a stamp, a formulation is more like a fingerprint, unique to each individual," says Dr. Lisa Pryor in this opinion piece discussing a more holistic approach to understanding a person's mental health. Learn more.
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VIDEOGAMES MAY HELP NAVIGATE MENTAL ILLNESS
In response to the growing conversation around mental health, more videogame makers are creating games designed to help players tackle mental health issues. Read more.
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Talking About: New Treatments
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Earlier this month, the FDA announced approval of Spravato (esketamine), a nasal-spray treatment for depression and last week it approved Zulresso, a medication for postpartum depression. While some are hailing these drugs as game-changers for mental health, others in the mental health community see more problems ahead, particularly for those without health insurance.
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This year's theme for the May 2019 Activation Kit is "Strength in Community." California endured its fair share of devastation this past year with communities wondering how they'd bounce back. It was a reminder of the ongoing opportunity within our communities to build resilience among those around us to live longer, healthier and happier lives. This May we encourage Californian communities to seek out the commonalities we have, fortify the road ahead and collectively continue to build the latticework of resiliency. Find out how you can strengthen your community this May with the activation kit.
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ALL MONTH
Each Mind Matters is hitting the road in May and stopping at ballparks across California to raise awareness. Come out to support your team and mental health! Click here for dates and to buy tickets.
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MAY 3
The 5th Annual Children's Mental Health Well-Being Celebration will be held at the ARTS Center in National City on May 3 in celebration of Children's Mental Health Month. All are welcome!
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MAY 21
Registration is now open for the Directing Change Program & Film Contest Award Ceremony at the Historic Theatre at the Ace Hotel on May 21, 2019. RSVP here.
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MAY 22
Register now for Mental Health Matters Day 2019: From Trauma to Hope, an annual event at the California State Capitol, on May 22.
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