MENTAL HEALTH MONTH – MAY
2008
Mental
Health Month was created more than fifty years ago to raise
awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of
mental wellness for all. Oakland County Community Mental
Health Authority along with its provider network provides education
and information about mental illness to our community every month of
the year. Each year for Mental Health Month in May we also like to
involve our community and focus some of our efforts particularly in
May.
What’s happening in the community?
Thank
you to the many cities who have passed a proclamation at their city
council meeting acknowledging May as Mental Health Month. Check out
your
local library for a display of
information about mental illness. The Authority will be featured in
the Pontiac Chamber newsletter in the Member On Point Section. Watch
for the
guest opinion written by Jackie Castine
in your local paper.
For
those of you who have cable television, watch for the mental health
information being displayed on your cable station’s bulletin.
Also on television, Board member Malkia Newman will present a guest
opinion courtesy of
Channel 7 WXYZ.
Join
Us For The Rally!
Again
this year we are encouraging everyone to participate in the
4th Annual Walk A Mile In My Shoes Rally
on May 14th in Lansing. Let’s have a strong Oakland
County presence.
