One of the many challenging issues that arises during a pandemic is how resources should be distributed if they become scarce. Facing the possibility of scarce resources can be frightening…
April is Autism Awareness Month. We appreciate George Stewart, our Board President, sharing this thoughtful guest blog post. Recently, I had the pleasure of being a guest on Dr. Susan…
In honor of National Physician Week, March 26-31, we thank the many doctors who make a difference. To the doctors who care for our children: Thank you for taking the…
WHO and public health authorities around the world are taking action to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. However, this time of crisis is generating stress in the population. These mental health considerations were developed by the Mental Health Department as support for mental and psychological well-being during COVID-19 outbreak.
The Senate Public Health and Welfare committee passed SB 2610, The Rose Isabel Williams Mental Health Reform Act of 2020, out of committee yesterday. It will now go to the…
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, Defendant. ORDER APPOINTING SPECIAL MASTER Judge Carlton Reeves has issued his order appointing a special master in this case. Judge Reeves…
As a precaution, we are postponing this leadership training. We are closely monitoring the situation related to the COVID-19 virus to determine the best time to reschedule and will post…
MERIDIAN PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: DO YOU WANT TO USE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS? This training is for parents and caregivers who are interested in being Parent/Caregiver Leaders to serve on decision-making…
Earlier this year we had the good fortune to meet Katelyn Elizabeth Brown, an amazing young woman who is passionate about children's mental health. Katelyn is also this year's reigning…
This week was the opening of the trial that is a result of the lawsuit the U.S. Department of Justice filed in 2016 against the state of Mississippi for violating Olmstead.…