The Mental Health Initiative, Inc. (MHI) is a 501 non-profit organization based out of Nashville, Tennessee that was created by Jonathan B. Adair in 2009, while still a counseling psychology graduate student at Tennessee State University. After receiving such strong feedback and support for the Mental Health Initiative "cause" on the popular website Facebook, the actual organization was formed with the objective to provide service to the local community by providing information such as treatment locations and options. Since its inception many have asked for ways to get involved with Mental Health Initiative in order to raise awareness about mental health and have helped the non-profit organization to become successful in its outreach of mental health education and service in the local Nashville area, as well as, nationally.
What Is the Mental Health Initiative?
The Mental Health Initiative, Inc. (MHI) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and eliminating the stigmas that are associated with mental illnesses through service and research. We strive to motivate, involve, and educate the general public about mental health in order to help those suffering from mental health issues to find out how and where to acquire assistance.
Our Objective:
Our objective is to take a proactive approach toward community awareness in mental health. We intend to
provide information on the affects of mental illnesses, treatment options, and acquiring assistance in local
areas through continued outreach, service, research, and advertisement.
Our Goals:
The Mental Health Initiative, Inc.'s (MHI) goals are to promote mental health awareness through out the
community and to encourage those suffering from a mental illness to learn, accept, and recover in order to
lead productive lives.
Our Values:
Our Mission:
The Mental Health Initiative, Inc. (MHI) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and eliminating the stigmas that are associated with mental illnesses through service and research.
We strive to motivate, involve, and educate the general public about mental health in order to help those suffering from mental health issues to find out how and where to acquire assistance.
The Mental Health Initiative is proactive in making the community aware of mental health, including illnesses, treatment options, and stigmas.
Our website covers definitions of mental disorders, other helpful resources, and up-to-date insightful information that helps to increase the understanding of mental illnesses. We also aspire to partner with other local programs and initiatives to better communicate mental health education, current research, and developments in mental health within the community. In addition, MHI will facilitate forums, seminars, and training courses in order to effectively educate about mental health.
The Mental Health Initiative intends to eliminate stigmas by confronting social issues and publicizing the affects of mental health disorders, as well as, clarifications to well-known stereotypes. In addition, the organization produces frequent advertisement campaigns dispelling stereotypes that is useful in helping to reduce stigmas and promote disclosure so that those who are affected by mental illnesses in any way can feel increase comfort in seeking the necessary assistance.
The Mental Health Initiative provides resources and current, available information on how and where to receive treatment or mental health assistance. In addition, we encourage questions about receiving assistance so that we can help to find the best possible treatment option and program in your local area.
The Mental Health Initiative, Inc. is a 501 non-profit organization governed by a board of directors. Our primary funding sources are donations. However, future fund raising activity will also be used to assist us in accomplishing our goals. The funds raised will target consumers directly for research and outreach services. In addition, we also welcome private donations. Donors can feel confident that contributions will be making a difference in our initiative of mental health awareness.
For more information about donating contact us:
The Mental Health Initiative, Inc. (MHI)
P.O. Box 292820
Nashville, Tennessee 37229
or
Email us:
Donations_mentalhealthinitiative.org
Here's how to contact us:
The Mental Health Initiative, Inc.
Nashville, TN 37229
Email: Info_mentalhealthinitiative.org
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Currently, one in four American adults, an estimated 26%, are suffering from a diagnosable mental illness (U.S. Census Bureau, 2005). However, the real problem is that less than one-third of those adults and half of the children with a diagnosable mental illness have yet to receive any treatment (CDC, 2009). Mental illnesses often go untreated due to lack of knowledge of disorders and symptoms, misconceptions about treatment, stigmas and stereotypes, fear of disclosure, and unawareness of how and where to get assistance.
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