Tag Archives: Mental Health Services

Talking — not enough to fix mental health problem

It’s always encouraging to see the conversation about mental health in this country moving forward in a positive direction. On June 3, President Obama used his bully pulpit to do just that by convening a National Conference on Mental Health at the White House. He opened last Monday’s conference with a speech expressing his desire […]

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I hope people and organizations can work this month to let people know about mental health and mental illness.

America’s Failing Mental Health System

Time has a good article on some of the problems with the mental health system in the United States.

Petition to Increase Mental Heath Services

In light of the recent shooting, I have received many petitions to sign. I have always been an active citizen, and regularly sign petitions. However, the recent incident has generated many petitions I do not wish to sign, for various reasons. I just signed this petition, however, because I would sign it any day of […]