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Mental Health Systems takes a proactive approach in communicating to the community about mental health issues, services and successes. Follow along with us as we promote healthy community practices through print, broadcast and social media. Please let us know if you see an item that would be of interest to others in the MHS community. Submit it here.

Mental Health Systems Video Wins Bronze Telly Award

San Diego, CA -- (April 6, 2011) Mental Health Systems (MHS) has just learned that their video titled, Hope in Action, has received a Bronze Telly Award. Produced by MJE Marketing, the award winning video highlights the success of MHS as they carry out their mission to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities impacted by substance abuse and behavioral health issues.

Mark Blackshear, MHS Youth Leadership Trainer recognized by National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

March 23, 2011 – Mark Blackshear, Youth Leadership Trainer at Mental Health Systems' Caring Helpers leadership training program, was recognized for the “Up and Coming Leadership Award” by the National Council. With 1,800 member organizations, the National Council is the unifying voice of America's behavioral health organizations.

March 2011 - Spring Health Inventory

Every year millions of people are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses that could have been prevented or detected earlier if only they had done a personal health inventory. Obviously, many people do not realize how important this inventory is or maybe don’t know how to do it. Not only do you want to check yourself, but check-in with your primary care physician and get checked out there too!

Senate introduces bill to enhance Medicaid funding for CBHCs

(Mental Health Weekly 12.10.10)

The behavioral health community is applauding the introduction last week of legislation by Senate lawmakers to increase access to community behavioral health services and improve Medicaid reimbursement for those services.

Download the article from Mental Health Weekly

MHS staff participates in “The Biggest Loser” Pound for Pound Challenge

NBC San Diego (2.9.11) MHS staff participates in “The Biggest Loser” Pound for Pound Challenge to support Feeding America San Diego food bank. The NBC clip features MHS’s Wellness Team Chair Kim Sutherlin.

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/station/as-seen-on/San_Diego_s_Biggest_Losers_San_Diego-115618044.html