Here are some important facts about mental illness and recovery:

•        Mental illnesses are serious medical illnesses. They cannot be overcome through “will power” and are not related to a person’s “character” or intelligence. Mental illness falls along a continuum of severity. Even though mental illness is widespread in the population, the main burden of illness is concentrated in a much smaller proportion-about 6 percent, or 1 in 17 Americans-who live with a serious mental illness. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that One in four adults-approximately 57.7 million Americans-experience a mental health disorder in a given year
•        The U.S. Surgeon General reports that 10 percent of children and adolescents in the United States suffer from serious emotional and mental disorders that cause significant functional impairment in their day-to-day lives at home, in school and with peers.
•        The World Health Organization has reported that four of the 10 leading causes of disability in the US and other developed countries are mental disorders. By 2020, Major Depressive illness will be the leading cause of disability in the world for women and children.
•        Mental illness usually strike individuals in the prime of their lives, often during adolescence and young adulthood. All ages are susceptible, but the young and the old are especially vulnerable.
•        Without treatment the consequences of mental illness for the individual and society are staggering: unnecessary disability, unemployment, substance abuse, homelessness, inappropriate incarceration, suicide and wasted lives; The economic cost of untreated mental illness is more than 100 billion dollars each year in the United States.
•        The best treatments for serious mental illnesses today are highly effective; between 70 and 90 percent of individuals have significant reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life with a combination of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments and supports.
•        With appropriate effective medication and a wide range of services tailored to their needs, most people who live with serious mental illnesses can significantly reduce the impact of their illness and find a satisfying measure of achievement and independence. A key concept is to develop expertise in developing strategies to manage the illness process.
•        Early identification and treatment is of vital importance; By ensuring access to the treatment and recovery supports that are proven effective, recovery is accelerated and the further harm related to the course of illness is minimized.
•        Stigma erodes confidence that mental disorders are real, treatable health conditions. We have allowed stigma and a now unwarranted sense of hopelessness to erect attitudinal, structural and financial barriers to effective treatment and recovery. It is time to take these barriers down.

Article found at www.nami.org. To find your local NAMI and to find out more about NAMI’s education, training & support programs for families & individuals affected by mental illness, visit www.nami.org.

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We would also like to invite you to the 22nd Annual Rose Hill Golf Invitational on Monday, June 17, 2013. As always, it’s a great day for a great cause: All funds raised at the outing will directly benefit the patients at Rose Hill Center who are working hard to overcome their mental illness.
• Men’s, women’s and mixed teams are invited to participate (afternoon round only)
• Play 18 holes of golf on one of Michigan’s premier private courses
• Compete in the “two best balls of the foursome” competition with full handicaps
• Win prizes in our hole-in-one, longest-drive, and closest-to-the-pin contests
• Enjoy a buffet lunch and complimentary snacks and beverages, including an open bar
• Relax with evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres buffet in the Club’s dining room
Schedule of Events :
Check-in
11:00am – 12:30pm
Lunch Buffet
11:00am – 12:45pm
Shotgun Start
1:00pm
Hors d’oeuvres buffet, open bar, awards ceremony
5:30 – 7:30pm
Space is limited. Make your reservation today! Call 248-531-2406.
All proceeds benefit the Rose Hill Foundation supporting Rose Hill Center.
Click here to view the invitation: Rose Hill Golf Invitation

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When speaking about mental illness, oftentimes people wonder if it has been passed down in their family.  Though some mental illnesses may be wholly or partially inherited, a person may inherit a gene but not experience the symptoms, or they may not inherit that particular gene even though a parent or grandparent did carry it. Some mental illnesses are caused by biological changes that aren’t genetic, while others are often the result of drugs, difficult life circumstances and stress.  Environmental factors such as excessive stress and substance abuse can play a part by altering the brain’s chemistry, and an individual’s personality can also influence the way they react to life events.

Overall, mental illness seems to be caused by a combination of factors that are unique to each person.

“When placed in situations of unremitting stress, a person who is born with a genetic propensity to bipolar disorder, depression, or schizophrenia may in fact develop the disease. The same is true for those who are susceptible to asthma, heart disease, or cancer.” Rosalyn Carter (2010), Within Our Reach – Ending the Mental Health Crisis.

According to Dr. Gregory Fricchione at Massachusetts General Hospital, “The key to managing stress is resiliency.”

Ten Health and Resiliency Factors

1. Healthy Eating
2. Physical Activity
3. Restful Sleep
4. Stress Management
5. Service to Others
6. Support Network
7. Optimism Based on Positive Expectations
8. Cognitive Skills to Avoid Negative Thinking
9. Meaning and Purpose
10. Spirituality

Information provided by the Mental Health Association NSW, Inc. (http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/)

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• Total withdrawal from family, friends and colleagues
• Fear of leaving home; refusing to go to school
• Significant changes in eating and/or sleeping patterns
• Extreme changes in mood variation
• Deteriorating performance at work or school
• Hearing voices or seeing things that no one else can hear or see
• Believing their thoughts are being interfered with by someone or something external
• Spending extravagant/unrealistic amounts of money or talking about unrealistic business/investment ideas
• Believing people are plotting against them
• Believing they have special powers or thinking they are famous, religious or political figures

How can Rose Hill help?

If you think your loved one may have a mental illness, it is important for them to seek help. Rose Hill Center is a Joint Commission accredited treatment facility for adults with serious mental illness. Rose Hill combines medication management with an intense rehabilitation program to assist individuals from all over the country in achieving – and maintaining – psychiatric stability and their highest level of independence.

If you are interested in pursuing treatment at Rose Hill Center, or if you have questions about the program, please visit the Admission Process page(http://www.rosehillcenter.com/financial/admission-process/) or contact us toll-free at (866) 504-2259.

Information provided by the Mental Health Association NSW, Inc. (http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/)

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1. Schedule time to spend with friends and family. Identify people in your life that make you feel good, people who are positive and encouraging, people who bring a smile to your face and make you laugh. These are the types of people that you want to make a point to connect with on a regular basis.

2. Laugh. Do you have a favorite movie or television show that always makes you laugh? Is there a certain person who always has a good joke or something funny to say, someone that you can be yourself around and act silly with? As much as possible, try to include some of these fun times in your life.

3. Improve stressful situations. Take some time to sit down and write down issues and problems in your life that are causing you stress and worry. Journaling and making lists are always helpful. Writing can help you problem solve and think of solutions. By writing down what the problems are and your goals, you will begin to see possible solutions. Ask yourself, what are some possible ways to get from Point A to Point B? Once you identify what the problems are and what the goal or outcome you want is, try to think of small steps you can take to get you from Point A to Point B. Consider sharing this with someone who could assist you. Someone who can help you brainstorm solutions to your problems and find steps to take to reach your goals. Someone who will be an encouraging support to you such as a counselor, therapist or trusted friend.

4.   Spend time every day doing something that brings you joy. Think about the activities that bring you pleasure such as reading, going for a walk, taking a bath, making a craft, playing a sport or listening to music. Make time for yourself to enjoy one of these activities each day, even if just for 10 minutes.

5.   Do something for others. Volunteering, helping out a friend or family member, or planning a thoughtful surprise for someone always feels great!

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