March 2018 Newsletter

MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER

YOUTH SUICIDE AND BULLYING PREVENTION:
COMMUNITY SURVEY

Help us improve our Youth Suicide and Bullying Prevention training program by taking a quick survey. We are continuously working on increasing our impact and effectiveness and would greatly appreciate your feedback.
This survey contains 5 questions and will take less than 10 minutes to complete. You don’t have to know anything about our specific program to take it.Click here to take the survey.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

ADVOCACY UPDATE

We’re getting close to crossover, the point when bills that pass the committees they’ve been assigned to cross from the House to the Senate and vice versa for further review and debate. Mental Health America of Hawaii has submitted 25 pieces of testimony, weighing in on 21 bills related to mental health, access to mental health care and issues of social justice that cause undue stress on individuals and families. Please click here to see a status report of our legislative priorities.
Mahalo to those of you who have signed up for our advocacy email list. If you would like to join, please click here. We’re looking forward to activating that list after crossover.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
CEU’S AVAILABLE

Recovery Approaches and Improving Attitudes for Success Living
Friday, March 16, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm BRING YOUR LUNCH
Queen’s Conference Center
510 S Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813

Guest Speaker:
Kathleen Rhoads Merriam, LSW, Director of Case Management and Recovery Support Services at Hawai‘i Adult Mental Health Division, DOH
Recovery Approaches for anyone includes a range of interventions, strategies, treatments, and individual behavior changes. The strengths approach helps many recovering individuals focus on improving their emotional wellbeing and attitudes about how they live their lives. For more information click here to view the flyer.

EVENT REMINDERS

Mental Health America of Hawaii is excited to share that national MHA President and CEO Paul Gionfriddo will be in Hawaii for two speaking engagements on March 28th and 29th.

Youth Suicide Prevention: Let’s Talk About 13 Reasons Why
Thursday, March 29, 2018, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
at Manoa Grand Ballroom
2454 S Beretania Street, 5th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96826
This event will feature Mental Health America President and CEO Paul Gionfriddo’s response to 13 Reasons Why in light of the release of Season 2. This controversial show has caused concern but also brought attention to the important topic of youth suicide prevention. An expert in mental health policy and current trends, Paul will share his thoughts on how this streaming show can help parents and others engage with the youth in their lives on this topic in a safe and productive way. Local mental health experts will also be on hand to help answer questions and direct interested attendees to community resources.
This program is recommended for adults.
FREE ADMISSION!
Parking: $6

NAMI Hawaii State Conference 2018
in partnership with Mental Health America of Hawaii
Healthy Living for Mental Wellness
Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
at Pomaika`i Ballrooms
735 Iwilei Road, Honolulu, HI 96817
Keynote speaker, Paul Gionfriddo discusses “Healthy Living for Mental Wellness” followed by a panel discussion with local experts on mental health, nutrition, and self-care who will share their unique perspectives.
Registration Fee: $15 per person
Includes a Live Well Breakfast
Parking: $6
Register by March 20, 2018

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