Did you know that 7.9 million U.S. adults report having had a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder, or what’s also known as a co-occurring disorder?[i] During September, the Department of Mental Health is observing National Recovery Month. National Recovery Month educates Americans …Continue Reading September is National Recovery Month
As DMH Commissioner Joan Mikula proclaimed that evening, this year’s Express Yourself (EXYO) event was magical! True to the theme of “Illuminate” the entire Citi Performing Arts Center was shining as the thanks to the florescent glow sticks each audience member received. There was no …Continue Reading 22nd Express Yourself “Illuminates” Citi Performing Arts Center
For DMH’s Deaf and hard of hearing community, the benefits of peer specialists are beginning to blossom September marks the 26th anniversary of Recovery Month, a time to spread the word that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is …Continue Reading September, National Recovery Month
31 Days of May – #MentalHealthMonth May is Mental Health Month and this is the time of year when the Department of Mental Health (DMH) observes and celebrates the importance of how much mental health matters to all of us. Each day in May, we will …Continue Reading Celebrate Mental Health Month with DMH on Twitter
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