Entries by Northern Lakes CMH

10th Walk A Mile In My Shoes Rally!

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A wet day but a fun and powerful one! Around 3000 braved the pouring down rain to attend the 10th annual Walk A Mile In My Shoes Rally at the state capitol. Congratulations to Beverly who was one of the event’s main speakers! And to all the county representatives and flag bearers who each did […]

Public can try schizophrenia hallucination simulator

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Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness that affects 2.4 million Americans. The powerful symptoms that people dealing with schizophrenia experience, such as hallucinations and delusions, can have a devastating impact on their lives. In honor of May Mental Health Month and to help promote understanding and empathy for those living with this mental health challenge, […]

Our Journey May newsletter here

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Today begins Mental Health Month! To start the month off right, you may want to take a look at the May Issue of the Our Journey newsletter. You’ll find information on support, a couple events at the state capitol, the next mini-conference in Houghton Lake on May 21 (sign up by May 16), and more! Thanks […]

Excellence In Mental Health Act is Now Law

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President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed into law H.R. 4302, a bill to temporarily stave off Medicare physician payment cuts that also includes the historic Excellence in Mental Health Act demonstration program. The legislation, which passed the House last Thursday and the Senate on Monday night, establishes a $900 million, two year demonstration program in […]

Creative Minds Changing Minds: An Exhibit

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To recognize the theme of mental illness and care presented in this year’s Great Michigan Read, Annie’s Ghosts: A Journey into a Family Secret by Steve Luxenberg, we are presenting the special exhibit, “Creative Minds Changing Minds,”  throughout the Woodmere (Main) Branch of the Traverse Area District Library April 6-12. The exhibit is comprised of […]