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Mental Health America Announces Winners of 2018 Awards

Mental Health America (MHA) will honor an impressive group of individuals, communications professionals and innovative programs at its 2018 Annual Conference, being held in Washington, DC on June 14-16. Throughout the three days MHA will present several awards and are happy to announce today the…

MHA Reacts to Guidance on New Medicaid Work Requirements

On January 11, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a guidance letter to states indicating the nature of work requirements states could impose on non-elderly, non-pregnant Medicaid recipients “eligible on a basis other than disability.”

The programs must be designed…

Congressional Mental Health Leaders Confirmed for MHA Annual Conference Next Month

Alexandria, VA—Mental Health America (MHA) is happy to announce that all four sponsors of the Helping Families in Health Crisis Act of 2016 will be in attendance to accept MHA’s 2017 Legislator Award at MHA’s 2017 Annual Conference, being held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on…

May is Mental Health Month - Risky Business Theme Highlights When Behaviors, Habits May Be Unhealthy

Alexandria, VA - May is Mental Health Month (MHM) was started 68 years ago by Mental Health America to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of good mental health for everyone. This year’s…

Mental Health America Announces Winners of 2017 Awards

Mental Health America (MHA) will honor an impressive group of individuals, communications professionals and innovative programs at its 2017 Annual Conference, being held in Washington, DC on June 14-16. Throughout the three days MHA will present the 2017 Legislator Award, the Clifford W. Beers…

MHA Launches First-Ever National Peer Specialist Certification

After years of development, Mental Health America (MHA) is proud to announce the creation of the MHA National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS) credential. This