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Great article on the shortened lifespans of those with a mental illness. From the article:
"The issue of cardiovascular disease in this population is huge," Goplerud said. "As we look at national health reform, it is absolutely critical that people with mental illness and addictions be included, they are dying of preventable medical conditions."
We couldn't agree more.
Source: www.emaxhealth.com
A large study has concluded that people who suffer from severe mental health disorders such as schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders are 25 percent to 40 percent more likely to die from

Centerstone Georgia is banning smoking in their mental health hospitals. Centerstone chose to make our campuses smoke-free over a year ago. With the high percentage of mental health clients who smoke, what do you think mental health providers should do?
Source: www.ledger-enquirer.com
Beginning next year, patients at Georgia's mental hospitals will no longer be able to light up.

Centerstone Are you a Nashville Predators fan? Or Detroit Red Wings? See the game and support our friends at Not Alone:
Location:Sommet Center, Nashville, TN
Time:6:00PM Monday, November 23rd

Centerstone Great editorial from CEO Bob Williams on the importance of including mental health care in reform efforts:
Source: www.bloomingtonalternative.com
.columnist-photo, .columnist-photo a img { width: 60px; } Politics | Health Care Mental health critical to reform by Robert Williams November 1, 2009 As healthcare reform legislation slowly takes shape, it is imperative that our public officials ensure

Centerstone Tickets for A Gingerbread World are now on sale, visit our website for more info:
Source: giving.centerstone.org
At Centerstone, we believe that everyone matters. Our mission is to create and sustain beha vioral health services that champion individuals, families and communities. We do that by offering a full range ...

Centerstone The latest from our Crisis Management Specialist Susan Gillpatrick: The Happiest of Holidays: When less is more...
Source: www.centerstone.org
At Centerstone, we believe that everyone matters. Our mission is to create and sustain beha vioral health services that champion individuals, families and communities. We do that by offering a full range ...

Centerstone Our CEO David Guth on mental health coverage. Interesting comments, too. What do you think?
Source: www.tennessean.com
As the debate over health-care reform continues to rage and legislation slowly takes shape in Congress, one issue can no longer be in question: equal coverage for mental health disorders.

Centerstone An interesting piece on clients and stigma. What do you think of it?
Source: www.smh.com.au
When a teenage girl wrinkles her studded nose and insists she's not like all the other teenagers it's a perfectly acceptable way to negotiate a fledgling identity. For a plump person to deny his obesity, ...

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Check out the latest wellness article from our Susan Gillpatrick: Five Facts about Family Feuds. http://www.centerstone.org/most-recent-w ellness-article
Source: www.centerstone.org
At Centerstone, we believe that everyone matters. Our mission is to create and sustain beha vioral health services that champion individuals, families and communities. We do that by offering a full range ...

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Don't miss Clarksville's eighth annual Community Awareness Day for Domestic Violence this
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Montgomery County Civic Hall, 350
Pageant Lane. We're hosting the event with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Special Victim's Unit and Charter Communications. http://www.theleafchronicle.com.../article/20091007/COMMUNITY/910070345/Mo ntgomery-County-lawmen-to-present-domest ic-violence-programRead More
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Montgomery County Civic Hall, 350
Pageant Lane. We're hosting the event with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Special Victim's Unit and Charter Communications. http://www.theleafchronicle.com.../article/20091007/COMMUNITY/910070345/Mo
Montgomery County lawmen to present domestic violence program | theleafchronicle.com | The Leaf Chro
Source: www.theleafchronicle.com
Law enforcement agents who respond to domestic violence in Montgomery County are presenting education on a serious issue in a fun environment this weekend.

Centerstone Centerstone receives $1.3 million grant to combat homelessness in Wayne County in Indiana and several surrounding counties:
Source: www.pal-item.com
Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman visited Richmond today to announce a new program that will use federal stimulus dollars to address the growing homeless situation in Wayne and several surrounding

Centerstone September is Recovery Month. Here's a great success story from one of our clients in Indiana:
Recovery month celebration brings together those battling addictions | courier-journal.com | The Cou
Source: www.courier-journal.com
“A large part of this event is to hopefully remove some of that stigma that goes with the recovery process,” she said. She said gatherings like the one at the field house can help show people that addicts are regular people.

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If you're looking for a way to support Centerstone's services, don't
forget about our Giving Card. The full purchase price supports our counseling services for children and families.
Source: www.tennessean.com
Centerstone, a non-profit provider of community-based behavioral healthcare, has launched its 5th Annual Giving Card campaign that can be used to save 20 percent of purchases at more than 100 area

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The American Psychological Association has put together a resource for clients about how the new mental health parity law affects insurance coverage: http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/ar ticle.php?id=199

Centerstone Great article from CEO Bob Vero about suicide prevention. Do you know someone who needs help?
Source: www.tennessean.com
This month, we mark two important observances: Sept. 6-12 was National Suicide Prevention Week and, in Tennessee, September has been designated Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. While these












