Mental Health Association of Southwestern New Jersey

The mission of The MHASWNJ is to promote mental wellness and serve those with mental illness through advocacy, education, and supportive services.

Did You Know?

The American Medical Association describes mental illness as the nation's number one health problem. It sends more people to the hospitals than cancer, lung and heart disease combined.

More than 54 million Americans (1 in 5) have a mental disorder in a given year, but only 8 million (16%) seek treatment.

Up to half of all visits to primary care physicians are due to conditions caused or exacerbated by psychiatric or emotional problems.

One in five children has a diagnosable mental, emotional or behavior disorder.

Thirty thousand Americans commit suicide each year and 500,000 Americans attempt suicide annually.

Each year, depression costs the U.S. economy $43.7 billion, including the $31.3 billion for indirect costs such as decreased productivity & lost work days.

Fifty percent of the morality from the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. can be attributed to behavioral factors, including stress

With proper & adequate treatment, most people who suffer with a psychiatric disability can recover

Depression & Suicide Prevention in Youth Symposium to be held on Friday, May 5, 2006

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Registration

Registration Fee of $60 includes:

Keynote Speaker Presentation
Workshops, Resource Panel, Exhibitors and Book Fair
Continuing Education for NJ Social Workers (pending) and NJ Educators
Continental Breakfast, Lunch, & Refreshments throughout the day

Limited Scholarships Available
Workshops to be Offered

(A) School-Based Intervention Models
(B) College-Based Intervention Model
(C) Psychiatric Medications in Treating Youth with Depressive Disorders
(D) Promoting Resilience & Preventing Depressive Symptoms in Adolescence
(E) Substance Abuse & Mental Illness in Adolescents
(F) Cognitive Therapy & Adolescents
(G) Beyond Academics: A Model of Services to Enhance Student & Community Mental Health
(H) A Family Perspective: Living with a Loved One with Mental Illness

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Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone #:
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Choose 4 workshop selections-Use letters from above
A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
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