Mental Health America Of Il
Mental Health Services in Chicago, IL
Over 50 years ago, our national partner, Mental Health America (MHA) was looking for a symbol of liberty and liberty from mental illnesses. MHA collected the metal restraints from 100's of mental hospitals throughout the country in the lobby of their national headquarters. It was said that the lobby looked like a chamber of horrors. In 1953, the shackles and restraints were casted into a 300-pound bell that resides today at MHA's headquarters in Alexandria, Va. It has been rung by Presidents, national mental health leaders and a host of others from around the world. The Mental Health Bell still rings as a reminder of the more insidious chains of the stigma and discrimination people with mental illnesses experience.
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read moreSince 1909, Mental Health America of Illinois (MHAI) has worked to promote mental health, prevent mental illnesses and improve the care and treatment of people suffering from mental and emotional disorders. Our three main focus areas are to educate, to advocate and to inform. As supporters, we know that mental health is vital to overall well-being and that countless people remain silent sufferers to diseases that cannot be seen. This is a battle that we must face as a united front, which is why advocates like YOU are critically important to help make change!
Get Help
read moreTaking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.
Educate
read moreIt is not the intention of Mental Health America of Illinois to provide specific medical advice, but rather to provide users with information to better understand their health and their diagnosed disorders. Consult with a qualified health care provider for diagnosis, treatment, and answers to your personal questions. We bring you information from trusted sources like the National Institute of Mental Health and Mental Health America. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.
Advocate
read moreMental Health of America of Illinois (MHAI) develops and supports policy positions on key mental health issues working with legislators, state agencies and other not-for-profit groups to advocate for improved policies. Each year, MHAI develops policy priorities that are determined by our Board of Directors and carried out primarily through the work of the Public Policy Committee. MHAI's Public Policy Committee includes board members, staff, advocacy partners, providers and other outside experts who help determine strategies and tactics to implement MHAI's legislative priorities.
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