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OCHN observes the first week of October as Mental Illness Awareness
Each year during the first week of October, individuals and communities across the country raise awareness of mental illness.
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI (October 3, 2022) – Each year during the first week of October, individuals and communities across the country raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support. Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) is joining these nationwide efforts in recognizing Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW).
According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 53 million U.S. adults experienced a mental illness in the year 2020. Only about 47% of those adults received treatment for their mental illness in the same year.
This year’s MIAW theme, “What I Wish I Had Known”, focuses on the power of lived
experience. Each day during October 3-7, NAMI will highlight voices of people with lived
experience. The topics include What I Wish I Had Known About…
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• Monday Oct. 3: Stigma
• Tuesday Oct. 4: Medication
• Wednesday Oct. 5: Therapy
• Thursday Oct. 6: Disclosing
• Friday Oct. 7: Caregiving
Please visit the NAMI website for more information on MIAW. Additionally, OCHN will be posting about MIAW on their social media sites.
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Individuals struggling with a mental health challenge, please call OCHN’s Access line:
248.464.6363. Please visit oaklandchn.org for more information.
About OCHN
OCHN is contracted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to lead a provider service network that assists approximately 23,000 Oakland County citizens at more than 300 service sites across the county. People who receive public behavioral health services through OCHN's provider network include those who have an intellectual or developmental disability, mental health challenge, or substance use disorder. Most of these individuals have Medicaid insurance coverage.
OCHN's goal is to ensure these individuals are aware of and have access to services and supports that will improve their health and quality of life, as well as ensure their engagement in full community participation. Its mission to “inspire hope, empower people, and strengthen communities” reflects an unyielding belief in a "Valuable System for Valued People." Programs and supports provided by OCHN's service network are available at www.oaklandchn.org.
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