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100 Years Strong
In order to survive over 100 years, an organism or an organization, must evolve. Where was the world 100 years ago? The bubonic plague, which affected 75 million lives, hit the west coast of the United States; the N.A.C.C.P. was founded; the Hudson Car Company modeled its first line of cars; construction workers began to pour concrete into the Panama Canal; and the autobiography of Clifford W. Beers, “A Mind That Found Itself”, hits shelves. This autobiography chronicled Clifford W Beers’ struggle with mental illness. Beers was the first to acknowledge and publicly admit a mental illness in paperback. This revolutionary act, inspired individuals to create a national citizen’s group to promote mental health conditions, and attracted the attention of the Rockefeller family and philosopher William James. This excitement, prompted a group of dedicated individuals to establish an organization, known as; Mental Health America; a non profit, centered around promoting, treating, and advancing the treatment of mental health.
With emergence of concern surrounding post traumatic stress disorder, Mental Health America evolved with their recent partnership with, Operation Healthy Reunions. This relationship of organizations is dedicated to provide treatment and aid to United States veterans and their families. MHA and OHR are also establishing educational programs on PTSD, in order to eliminate the stigma of mental health; along with outreach programs to aid support veterean’s families.
Although MHA and OHR, are doing their part; they implore us to do ours. As United States citizens, we receive the direct advantages of freedom, that the United States military provides for us. In order to show your support and graciousness, individuals can donate to the Mental Health America program, at: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/reunions/help.cfm.
