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National
Mental Health Month
Mental Health Matters - Every Day!
54 million Americans
have mental disorders ranging from mild depression to serious mental challenges
that threaten the quality of life. For more information about mental health,
including coping with difficult times, fact sheets about specific concerns,
treatment resources, government agency and consumer group information
visit the websites listed below:
- The
National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is the country's oldest
and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental
health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide.
NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially
the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy,
education, research and service.
- The
Clearinghouse helps connect individuals to self-help and advocacy
resources, including local assistance. In Spanish and Enlglish.
- The
Bright Side, whose motto is “You Are Not Alone”, offers
support for those dealing with mental health challenges.
May
is National Arthritis Month
Arthritis - a term
that means joint inflamation-is the leading cause of disability in the
United States, affecting about one in every six Americans. If you or a
loved one is suffering with arthritis, chances are that it is one of the
two most common forms - osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. These
forms of arthritis are part of a group of more than 100 diseases, called
rheumatic disorders. For more information visit these helpful websites:
- The site of the
Arthritis Foundation contains
information on the latest arthritis and drug research, discussions and
interactivite opportunities with specialists, tips on diet and nuitrition,
traveling with arthritis and local resources.
- Arthritis.com
- a national consumer site that features user-friendly information such
as a symptom checklist, tips for managing pain, finding a doctor, and
new medications.
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