

Happy Mental Health Month!
As individuals walk their pathways to wellness, you walk with them, offering compassionate and effective care. Thank you for all that you do!
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Celebrate, earn CE, and learn anti-stigma strategies with a free podcast:
Social Stigma: The Conundrum of Mental Health Care
45 minutes / 0.75 contact hours
FREE for APNA Members during the month of May
Rhonda Schwindt, RN, MSN, PMHCNS-BC
Social stigma is powerful, pervasive and persistent. When directed toward those afflicted with a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), it represents a significant barrier to the provision of effective mental health care. The development of anti-stigma strategies demands a comprehensive analysis and understanding of this phenomenon.

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2013 Presidential Proclamation: Mental Health Awareness Month
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Mental Health Month