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The holistic therapy responsible for the successful 2006 project that stopped of juvenile crime recidivism rates in Texas is still going strong. In fact, they are now a recognized non-profit agency.

The humble family memoir by John Paul Godges has sold twice as well as the memoir by former U.S. President George W. Bush and nearly as well as the memoir by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards at Village Books in Pacific Palisades, California.

"The Other Side Of The Mirror" Book Signing by ALANNA WIEST at The Book Revue Thursday January 20, 2011 at 7 PM 313 New York Avenue Huntington NY 11743 (631) 271-1442 Discussion by author and Book Signing. Book arrives at Book Revue as of Dec 17 eve

The Book Revue 313 New York Avenue Huntington Long Island (631) 271-1442 book signing "The Other Side Of The Mirror" by ALANNA WIEST Thursday January 20, 2011 at 7 PM

A poetic journey that illustrates a life-long struggle with a serious illness. Poems of pain, hope and a love for life, all combine in a book of exquisite feeling and personal triumph.

"THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MIRROR" by ALANNA WIEST is now available in regular book form as well as eBook at Amazon.com, Boarders Books etc. Alanna's struggle with mental illness and overcoming all obstacles in touching poetic form - a powerful book.

Schizoaffective disorder bipolar disorder ALANNA WIEST fights mental illness in her moving book of poetry "The Other Side Of The Mirror"

Psychosis Hallucinations Delusions ECT Mood Swings Anxiety Paranoia Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia Thorazine ALANNA WIEST struggles with mental illness in her emotional and touching book or poetry "The Other Side Of The Mirror"

Horses and art help ALANNA WIEST fight mental illness - bipolar disorder schizoaffective disorder schizophrenia "The Other Side Of The Mirror" by Alanna Wiest - Alanna's poetic struggle to survive against all odds with mental illness

M ENTAL ILLNESS BIPOLAR DISORDER SCHIZOPHRENIA "The Other Side Of The Mirror" by Alanna Wiest describes her history and life with mental illness in touching and emotional poetry

Dallas/Fort Worth Psychiatric hospital, UBH Denton, partners with charter school to ensure school-age patients receive quality education while receiving inpatient mental health care.

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MIRROR by ALANNA WIEST A poetic journey that illustrates a life-long struggle with a serious illness. Poems of pain, hope and a love for life, all combine in a book of exquisite feeling and personal triumph.

Looks can be deceiving: Many illnesses are apparent to others, but mental illness is usually invisible.

Afsp is holding its annual Out of the Darkness fundraising walk in San Francisco this Sunday 9/26.

Dr. Nishendu Vasavada a leading psychiatrist will teach woman how to take charge of their mental health at the Power of a Healthy Woman conference Saturday, September 25, at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas.

On September 26th , 2010 at Lake Merced in San Francisco at 9:00 am, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will host an Out of the Darkness Community Walk.

Herschel Walker is leading a nationwide initiative to erase the stigma associated with mental illness. Through his partnership with University Behavioral Health, Walker will become mental health advocate and spokesperson.

Last Friday, Places for People (PfP) received key funding from the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) that will help develop much-needed supported housing for people with severe and persistent mental illness in St. Louis, Mo.

Author Emma Pierce reveals how a group of mentally ill adults helped heal each other without the help of psychiatrists or medicine in her new book, Voice of the Witness.

Psychiatrist Peter Breggin, MD, known as “the Conscience of Psychiatry,” has formed a new reform organization and conference focusing on better alternatives to biopsychiatric treatments.

Leading mental health experts speak about challenges people living with BPD face

Kick Off is a specialised mental health program & service that targets the needs of those involved in the game of Rugby League. Its focus is on assessment, early identification and intervention, education and ongoing support.

When it comes down to it, everyone is responsible for one’s own life. In this powerful new book about one woman’s struggle to rise up after mental illness and serious health problems, her personal battle is all the more stunning.

PBS will air documentary as part of Mother’s Day Line-up

MentalHealthSocial.com Launches First Beta version of its Mental Health Social Network (Naples,Florida,05/04/10) Mental Health Social,LLC (www.mentalhealthsocial.com)Launches its First Beta Version of their Mental Health Social Network

Sponsored by state and local affiliates of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), NAMIWalks help raise funds for local programs

Places for People (PfP) is pleased to announce Newman’s Own Foundation recently provided a $25,000 grant to support the nonprofit’s homeless outreach program in St. Louis, Mo.

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NAMI's Social Networking Site for Young Adults and Mental Health Offers Free Autographed William Fitzsimmons CD to 1,000th Member

Author Victor Merkel scans his 1950’s press clippings of the former Tamaqua Courier and relives the grim events of local mine tragedies. Cave-ins, toxic gas and bodies pulled from those black holes. In over 50 years, little has changed.

When she couldn't find other people's stories but realized from the statistics that many were experiencing similar pain, she wrote After Her Brain Broke about her daughter to help others. You can listen to her April 18, 4:30 PM to 4:55 PM EDT

Filmmaker BJ Rouse, Who Directed Natalie Deselle Reid in "Queen Victoria's Wedding," Will Be a Featured Panelist at the 17th Annual Sistas Are Doin' It For Themselves Film Festival - See Their Images...Hear Their Stories

Do you feel safe to fly in a tin can at 35,000 feet when the pilot may have an antidepressant side effects like memory loss?

TrueAcceptance.com has re-launched its site with many new features that will allow for greater social opportunities. The site is also giving away free lifetime memberships to the first 15,000 adults with mental illness who register a profile.

As a part of Operation Brightside’s (OBS) Annual Project Blitz for the City of St. Louis, OBS is teaming up with Places for People (PfP) to clean up the overgrown and debris-filled alley behind PfP’s newly purchased property.

Is the headline for the latest review of the newly released book, After Her Brain Broke: Helping My Daughter Recover Her Sanity on Amazon.ca.

Author Victor Merkel (Misery Mountain) celebrates advances in ebook technology which make it easy to shop for and buy ebooks.

Free weekly support for adults living with mental illness in 45 states

Author’s Book is a 12-Step Outline on How to Receive Aid if You Suspect Yourself, or Someone You Know has a Mental Illness…and How to Get Help

The Austin plane crash: The real cause; Recently a man identified as Joseph A. Stack, 53 crashed a plane into an Austin Texas office building that housed the IRS.

On Average, People with Mental illness Live 25 Years Less than Other Americans

Author Victor Merkel shares his thoughts regarding the strong connection readers have made between their own lives and the struggles of teen, Vance Remke, in the ebook version of his novel “Misery Mountain”.

Alarming rise in self-harm behaviors among children and teens prompts great need for more effective treatment. Mary Askew, DNP, APN, expert in self-injury will address NJ Society for Psychiatric APNs with a comprehensive approach for best outcomes.

PeerViewMirror.net, an online social network for the mental health community, launched January 11, 2010. The purpose of PeerViewMirror.net is to connect families and individuals affected by mental illness.

New report offers a revealing portrait of the nearly one-in-three American adults who serve as a family caregiver

Film - “Queen Victoria’s Wedding” - Is A Provocative Short That Examines The Impact Of Mental Illness On Three Generations of Women Will Screen January 2010

Author Victor Merkel reflects on his teen years in this 1950’s fictional encounter with hard times and human frailties in coal-torn Schuylkill County, PA.

Recent NAMI survey highlights public is aware of the risks of not receiving care

Dancing in the Doghouse is a powerful encouragement for those facing life’s obstacles. If you need a new lease on life, this book will help you find the energy and enthusiasm needed to start fresh, new and with great hope for the future.

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