Mhasp.org Website Review

Since 1951, we’ve been at the forefront of transforming mental health services, showing what’s possible when we take to heart and Mental health can have a serious impact on a business. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 80% of ad*lts with depression reported at least some difficulty with work, home, or social activities because of their depression symptoms. Unfortunately, disorders like anxiety and depression often go undetected for months or years. Unlike physical illnesses, mental Even though mental health can often be a taboo topic, especially in the workplace, it appears that employees want their employer to After confronting mental illness and addiction, he wants to help others. But one thing’s stopping him. The bridge of hope is a human one, forged from the bravery and resilience of individuals like James Sherrick and Ken Miller. As the new CEO of Mental Health Partnerships, I am proud to lead an organization comprised of peers, exceptional individuals like James and Ken whose valuable lived experience allows MHP to support thousands of people in their recovery journey each year. James and Ken have my de*p respect not only for the tremendous work they are doing in our community, but for sharing some of the challenges to becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist. As the demand for Certified Peers continues to grow, we need to find ways to make trainings more accessible and this career path more sustainable. I applaud Aneri Pattani for highlighting both the great need for and the challenges facing peers who want to help someone else walk their path to recovery. On behalf of Governor Wolf’s Unified Opioid Command Center, I would like to let you know of a new online tool launching to help individuals identify drug and alcohol treatment options and supportive services for themselves or a loved one. A team comprised of staff from the Departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs and Human Services worked together to create the Drug and