Resources addressing Mental Health, Mental Wellness and Recovery

Fact Sheets and Workbooks

Non-emergency peer support telephone lines for mental health issues.

Central Resource on Medicare Drug Plan

Leading mental health organizations have joined together to create a central resource on Medicare´s new prescription drug benefit. The new website, www.mentalhealthpartd.org, contains easy-to-understand, top-line information tailored specifically to:

Psychiatrists and other physicians
Providers at community health centers
Consumers and their families

The goal of the Mental Health Part D collaboration is to provide synthesized information that will facilitate informed decision-making for providers and consumers as they choose new Medicare prescription drug plans.

Emergency Med Part D Help from OMHSAS

Quick Reference Guide for Behavioral Health Consumers on Medicare Part D

National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder "Fact Sheet"

PTSD is treated by a variety of forms of psychotherapy (talk therapy) and pharmacotherapy (medication). There is no single best treatment. This fact sheet discusses:

Some treatments shown to be effective for PTSD
Some other treatments for PTSD
Treatment for PTSD with another disorder
What you can expect from your therapist

Partnetship for Prescription Assistance Pennsylvania

PPARxPA is a program that connects qualified, low-income people with discounted prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer.

New Bilingual Handbook on AD/HD Helps Hispanic Parents

A leading Hispanic health advocacy group has a booklet that could help some Hispanic parents make a difference in their children's education. Detailed information is available from their web site above or by calling the Su Familia help line at (866)783-2645.

Problem gambling helpline and information

The National Council on Problem Gambling is the national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families. They maintain a helpline at 1-800-522-4700. The MHA hosted an informational meeting regarding the National Council and their programs. The Mental Health Association is pleased to be able to help support this effort.

Project Hope for the Homeless

Homelessness is not Hopelessness. Project Hope for the Homeless can help. Call 456-5670

Guidelines for Following Mental Health Advance Directives

OMHSAS Bulletin SMH-06-03 issues guidelines for following Mental Health Directives in State Mental Hospitals.

Screening Plays Key Role In Detection And Treatmemt

According to a Brandeis University study, screening improves detection and treatment of mental health and substance abuse issues and is the first step to receiving treatment.

Signs of Suicide Program shown to be effective

The SOS Signs of Suicide program is a depression awareness and suicide prevention program that can be implemented in one or more classroom periods by existing school staff. The program teaches students who are already feeling depressed or suicidal that help is available and directs them to where they should turn for this help within the school system.

Articles

Finding The Answers In Managing Your Fears: Six articles published by Stanley Popovich discuss approaches to managing stress and anxieties that may be useful to anyone but especially to those of us with anxiety disorders. The tips have been effective for the author and may well be useful tools for every consumer. Read the six articles by Stan Popovich.
Mayo Clinic Recommends Support Groups in coping with bipolar disorder.: The Mayo Clinic discusses diagnosis, treatment, self-care and coping skills for bipolar disorder in this recent article. "Coping with bipolar disorder can be difficult. Support groups can be a valuable part of a wider network of social support. Support groups for bipolar disorder provide a setting in which people can share their common problems and provide ongoing support to one another." Visit our Schedule of Activitiesto find the time and date of our bipolar support group.
Alert Sounded for Beneficiaries of Social Security: Pennsylvania Protection & Advocacy, Inc. is concerned that the state's citizens with disabilities are not taking full advantage of PABSS, Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security.
Be Aware of the Warning Signs of Suicide: Understanding and Helping the Suicidal Individual: the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide.
Remember Your Spiritual Health: In this article, Dr. Steve Krauza addresses the relationship between spirituality and good health. "The mind, body and spirit are all interconnected. The health of one affects the health of the other two." The MHA 'Spirituality' Group meets weekly. See our Schedule of Activities for times.
What are Reasonable Accomodations?: Boston University has reasearched the area of 'reasonable accomodations' involving people with mental health issues. Their findings may serve as a guide for employees/employers and students/educators.
SOCIAL SECURITY: How to Prove You Are Disabled When You Have A Mental Illness.: Some people think that if they have a diagnosis such as "depression" or "schizophrenia," the Social Security Administration will automatically grant benefits. That is not true. Specifics are available in this short article by Atty Martha Churchill.