Mental Health Association in Niagara County ~ 36 Pine Street, Lockport, New York

See below for information about:

The Hearing Distressing Voices Simulation...

Ways to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Art for Relaxation Classes

The Many Faces of Mental Health, Channel 20

Our Resource Library

Our Mission and Vision Statement

Mental Health Association in Niagara County, Inc.

HELP Books Are Now Available

27th Edition

$.25

Call today to place your order!

The Hearing Distressing Voices Simulation Training

The Hearing Voices Simulation is a ground breaking training that helps mental health professionals understand the challenges that face people with psychiatric disabilities. During the 3-hour training participants listen to distressing voices through headphones while completing a series of tasks such as taking a mental status exam in a mock psychiatric emergency room. Afterwards, during the debriefing, even veteran mental health practitioners say that they have gleaned new insights into the strength and resilience of those of us with psychiatric disbilities.

Call to schedule a training date and time for your staff or students.

The Cost is $20 per person.

This covers the cost of materials.

716-433-3780

Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

www.nmha.org

Following these steps can help you manage seasonal affective disorder:

Stick to your treatment plan. Take medications as directed and attend therapy appointments as scheduled.

Take care of yourself. Get enough rest and take time to relax. Participate in a regular exercise program. Eat regular, healthy meals. Don't turn to alcohol or illegal drugs for relief.

Practice stress management. Learn techniques to manage your stress better.
Unmanaged stress can lead to depression, overeating, or other unhealthy thoughts and behaviors.

Socialize. When you're feeling down, it can be hard to be social. Make an effort to connect with people you enjoy being around. They can offer support, a shoulder to cry on or a joke to give you a little boost.

Take a trip. If possible, take winter vacations in sunny, warm locations if you have winter seasonal affective disorder or to cooler locations if you have summer seasonal affective disorder.

-By Mayo Clinic

Art for Relaxation Classes

Free Art Lessons & Free Materials

Every Wednesday, 12 noon-3pm at the Urban Park Towers,

77 Main Street, Lockport, NY.

If attending for the first time, please call ahead to let us know so the teacher can have the appropriate supplies ready for you! Call 433-3780.

Resource Library

Our "Resource Library" tab will let you know about the latest additions to our library. You can a read book reviews by staff members.

You can follow us on Twitter and become our fan on Facebook! Click the "Links" tab.

You can take advantage of our many free services through the Community Education program, like presentations on Postpartum Depression. To read more, Click here

Check out Our program on LCTV,

"Now Playing......Holiday Stress & Grief "

Channel 20

Tuesdays at 10 p.m. * Wednesdays at 7 a.m. * Friday at 6:30 a.m

Mental Health Screenings

Free confidential screenings for depression, bipolor, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder are available at the Mental Health Association. Please call 433-3780 for more information or stop by our office at 36 Pine Street, Lockport NY 14094. You can also go online to www.depressionscreening.org

Mission Statement

The Mission of The Mental Health Association in Niagara County, Inc. is to promote mental wellness by sponsoring and implementing advocacy, education and community service programs.

Vision Statement

The Mental Health Association in Niagara County, Inc. will create a community where mental health disorders are treated in the same manner as physical disorders, where stigma no longer exsists, where recovery is an expectation following mental heal diagnoses, where finding meaningful employment is possible and living a safe, satisfying life with meaningful relationships is a reality.

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