Announcements

National Mental Health Association Takes New Name
The National Mental Health Association has adopted a new name: Mental Health America

Along with the name change, the organization has announced a new vision for mental wellness in the United States: According to a press release, Mental Health America is re-dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people - especially children and adults living with mental health and substance use problems - by helping them live mentally healthier lives.

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Visit their retooled website: www.mentalhealthamerica.net

National Anti-Stigma campaign Launched by SAMHSA
A national public service advertising campaign designed to decrease the public’s negative attitudes about people with mental illnesses was launched on December 4, 2006. The campaign, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in partnership with the Ad Council, is targeted toward young adults and will encourage them to support their friends who have mental health problems. To see the ads, visit http://www.whatadifference.samhsa.gov.

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Commissioner Heads Department presentation of budget plans - January 28, 2005
Commissioners Betts, Carobene and Rhea present TDMHDD Budget to the Governor. Click here to view 20 minute video of the MHDD budget hearing. Click here if you get only audio and no video. You may want to upgrade your Media Player.