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Mental Health

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‘Mental Illness’ is a Very Narrow Focus

By ⋅ February 21, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Kathy Seacrest has been a friend to those needing mental health care for many years. She is recognized in Nebraska for her leadership in Region 2 and respected for addressing one of our country’s greatest health care flaws: allowing stigma to prejudice the course of treatment for those with mental illnesses. The Kim Foundation would like to share an article written by Ms. Seacrest and Teresa Ward, LIMPH, Director of Day Rehab and Outpatient Services for Region II Human Services and add our thanks and appreciation for her letter.

Not Alone Radio Program, Nov. 2: Mental Illness & Incarceration

By ⋅ November 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Not Alone brings awareness to listeners for people across the life spectrum having need for mental health care. The Nebraska prison system is ‘home’ to a huge number of people with mental illnesses. The prevalence estimates serious mental illness among men and women in jails are three to six times higher than those in the general population.

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