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Entries by Northern Lakes CMH
DBSA Video Contest Deadline Sept 5, 2011
Inspire Others: Share Your Recovery Story Each one of us has a story—stories of hope, fear, humor, struggle, and triumph—Stories of recovery. Put a new “face” on recovery when you share your personal journey towards wellness. Be a part of the 2011 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Facing Us Video Contest in a way […]
Swimming Up Stream, by Leslie
Am I In Recovery? I dove into life off the starting block, gliding through the water. It washes smoothly across my skin. With a strong flutter kick, I break the surface of the water. My arms reach out and push the water, steadily moving forward, propelling myself into life. The flip turns of each lap […]
NAMI Launches ADHD Online Resource Center
NAMI has launched an interactive, online resource center to support children and adults living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Website visitors can: Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options; Get tips on managing ADHD at home, school and work; Watch a “Fireside Chat” video series of leading psychiatrists discussing the condition; Read personal stories about […]
Walk A Mile In My Shoes!
About 2000 people gathered at the Capitol Steps in Lansing on Wednesday, May 11 for the 7th Annual Walk A Mile In My Shoes Rally. Here are a few pictures from this year’s Rally. To see more pictures, check out our Shutterfly page and “View Album 2011-05-12.” Excellent weather this year boosted the participation. Mary […]
NLCMH has display in Cadillac Art Walk
Northern Lakes CMH is pleased to be participating in the 2011 Cadillac Art Walk. We have a display inside the Cadillac 5 Movie Theater! The display will be up during the whole month of May and features art created by people who attend our art groups with Tom McClellan. These free groups are open to […]
State Mental Health Cuts: A National Crisis
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has released a report highlighting the funding changes that have occurred in public mental health services in each state since 2009. The report explains how states have dealt with budgets cuts, and offers policy recommendations on how to ensure the effective use of available resources. For youth and […]
My Life In Small Amounts: Kim
I’m your typical girl who went a couple of years to college, got married, put the husband through his college, and had two wonderful boys. I had the added privilege of being able to home school my boys K-12. Three years ago, my ex-husband divorced me after 25 years. At that time I had a […]