With very little exception, our entire staff attends a monthly training which serves to augment our understanding of the organization, the mission we strive to fulfill and the people we serve. Each session proves valuable, offering a layer of insight previously unknown, and each one is dotted with “aha” moments that are critical in adapting …
NEAR Science: Beyond ACEs, a fascinating area of mental health Read More »
Dr. Kara Bagot closed out our 2023 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium keynote sessions with a fascinating, if not jarring, presentation on trends in adolescent addiction. Keeping with the modern world in which we live, she spoke not just of substance use, but also of technology addiction, as well as the impact of covid on trends …
As mentioned in an earlier post, July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) Mental Health Month, and as we continue to make strides in prevention and treatment of mental illness, we remain committed to modeling inclusivity. Health is a right for humanity, no matter your heritage or skin color. Recently, we were honored …
Lottie House Program Manager, Lindsay Yisrael talks with Taelyr Jackson of OETA Read More »
This month, we are celebrating the one year anniversary of 988 Mental Health Lifeline, a three-digit number implemented for anyone experiencing or assisting with a mental health crisis. Think 911, but for the brain. And also, you can text, which can be an actual lifesaver for someone unable speak in the deadlock of a mental …
Dictated by circumstance, Bebe Moore Campbell’s legacy is strong and it is necessary. She was an author, a journalist, a teacher. Moore was also a tireless advocate for mental health. Just now, just in this modernizing world are we opening up more about mental health struggles and fostering dialogue around what life with mental illness …
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health Association Oklahoma joined Domestic Violence Intervention Services for a table talk discussion hosted by the Broken Arrow Police Department. Lucinda Morte, our Mental Health Assistance Center Clinical Coordinator, discussed the importance of support, mental health education and the invaluable resources available to Oklahomans. Within this, she …
MHAOK participated in a ‘table talk’ with Broken Arrow Police Department Read More »
We are so excited to close out Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week with a party! Join us to celebrate at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 at the Capitol View Event Center in Oklahoma City. We’ll have free resources, snacks, and so much fun! Mental Health Superheroes will join the festivities from 11 a.m. to …
Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week ends with a bang Read More »
Hi hello and welcome to May! Can you believe we are here again? Today marks the start of Mental Health Month, which is to say we are on the first of thirty-one days dedicated to raising awareness about all things mental health. We are kicking it off with a challenge and a toolkit from Mental …
May is Mental Health Month // Mayo es el Mes de la Salud Mental Read More »
It’s a season of mental health education at MHAOK! With the demand for mental health services continuing to rise, we are pleased to have the opportunity to speak to so many different groups, including the group at this month’s Thrive Brain Health Symposium. Our CEO, Terri White, will be delivering an invaluable presentation entitled ‘Reimagining …
As advocates for the most vulnerable in our community, it is imperative that we continue to raise awareness, strategically and comprehensively. Saturday’s edition of the Tulsa World included a valuable piece on the alarming affordable housing deficit and its clear impact on our fight against homelessness. Click here for the digital version of the latest …
True homeless count overflows ONEOK Field: an op ed by Terri White Read More »
