by MHA | Mar 7, 2023 | Awareness, Mental Health, Personal Stories
Ableism is the discrimination of and social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior. At its heart, ableism is rooted in the assumption that disabled people require ‘fixing’ and defines people by their...
by MHA | Jul 18, 2022 | Awareness, Mental Health, Personal Stories
Growing up, I remember feeling out of place and never really belonging. One of the first memorable experiences I recall as a child growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood was the shock I encountered when I first stepped through the doors of my pre-school. I...
by MHA | Jul 5, 2022 | Mental Health, Personal Stories
MHA is blessed to have a great staff, volunteers, community members, and of course, our board members, who have both a passion for and expertise in the mental health field. Today we have two of MHA’s board members, Lisa Thorton and Dr. Jim Ellison, who will be talking...
by MHA | Nov 10, 2021 | Awareness, Personal Stories
My dear brother Jeff passed away suddenly Sunday morning, October 31, 2021 after struggling with mental health issues. Those of you who knew Jeff know that he was a kind and gentle soul. Jeff was so good at so many things, and growing up I was always jealous of his...
by MHA | Jul 19, 2021 | Awareness, Personal Stories
While many people see disabled people as someone to pity or feel sorry for, there are many people with disabilities who are proud of their differences, and see them as a source of strength in their lives. In fact, there is a Disability Pride Day held each year on July...
by MHA | Mar 24, 2021 | Personal Stories
For many years now, social workers have played an important role in the health and behavioral health of individuals and communities. Social workers bring their expertise of crisis intervention, advocacy, and educational programming to help make difference in the lives...
