June 3rd, 2013
In response to recent shooting tragedies in the United States, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) has become a hot topic in Washington and Mississippi. In May, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health used British Petroleum grant monies to certify a cadre of trainers in both the adult and youth versions of MHFA. These certified trainers […]
May 9th, 2013
May is Mental Health Month Wellness—it’s essential to living a full and productive life. We may have different ideas about what wellness means, but it involves a set of skills and strategies that prevent the onset or shorten the duration of illness and promote recovery and well-being. It’s about keeping healthy as well as […]
April 23rd, 2013
Mississippi Treasure Quest and Run/Walk for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Be part of the first RUN/WALK for Children’s Mental Health Awareness on May 4, 2013 at Jamie Fowler Boyll Park off Lakeland Drive in Jackson (next to Smith-Wills Stadium). The 5K run ($25) will start at 8 a.m., followed by a Fun Run for families […]
February 24th, 2013
In an effort to help educate Mississippi’s addiction, treatment, and prevention professionals the 6th Annual Mississippi School for Addiction Professionals, hosted by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health’s (DMH) Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Services, will be held April 9-12 at the Hattiesburg Convention Center. “We provide a learning experience where professionals or nonprofessionals […]
July 31st, 2012
“Drawing on Our Collective Wisdom,” the 13th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Psychiatric Disorders in the Elderly was held August 15 – 17, 2012 in Olive Branch. This is the only statewide Conference on Alzheimer’s disease designed to meet the needs of both professionals and caregivers. Understanding Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Review of […]
July 31st, 2012
Mississippi is one of the eight states competitively selected to participate in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Collaborative, Improving Diversion Policies and Programs for Justice Involved Youth with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders. Sandra Parks and Pam Smith of DMH […]
July 31st, 2012
Three of Mississippi’s Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Trainers conducted their first Certified Peer Support Specialist Training on June 5-8 in West Point. The CPSS Training is an intensive 34 hour course followed by a written exam. The CPSS curriculum was developed by Ike Powell and Larry Fricks of the nationally and internationally-recognized Appalachian Consulting […]
