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Kristin Melton: Friend of MHINDS (Mental Health Interest Needs Dedicated Students)
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Thursday, February 7, 2013. Friend of MHINDS (Mental Health Interest Needs Dedicated Students). As our core team at Project Connect have looked for ways to engage more youth in education and awareness of mental health, we always hit one stumbling block - how do we get them to come to the events? Over 75 students signed up for our first lunch meeting on February 28th. Wow! Or visit the Eldorado Friend of MHINDS Facebook page. I'll be back with more information after the first meeting on February 28th!
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Kristin Melton: 2012 Illinois Snow Angel Pageant
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012. 2012 Illinois Snow Angel Pageant. I am so thankful to once again have been part of the Illinois Snow Angel Pageant! When the winners of this pageant start the journey of their reign, they come to understand the important service that Angel's Cove provides. As their website. Birth mothers forming an adoption plan can also be served within their own homes throughout Illinois.". Miss - Jessica Dillow. Teen - Alaina Katherine Pinnon. Preteen - Lauren Campbell. I also want to tha...
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Kristin Melton: 2013 Stigma, Discrimination & Disparities Conference
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Monday, February 18, 2013. 2013 Stigma, Discrimination and Disparities Conference. The Family and Youth Roundtable. Serving San Diego's children and families with mental health challenges, provides an excellent opportunity every year to consult with colleagues and learn from leaders in the field regarding stigma, discrimination and disparities in services. I was fortunate to be able to attend this conference last week and bring the very best of information back to my community. Lives in the Balance.
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Kristin Melton: A Flash from the Past that Continues to be a Part of My CMH Advocacy
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Thursday, April 25, 2013. A Flash from the Past that Continues to be a Part of My CMH Advocacy. Several years ago, I created a healthy relationship curriculum for high school students that was called SMART Education ( S. Ogether). In the therapy setting, I found that I was teaching the same concepts time and time again regarding relationship skills. It was apparent that there was a lack of relationship education that could be solved quite easily, and so I set out to change that! Meeting today (during the...
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Kristin Melton: From the President, to Congress, to our local mayors, Mental Health is to be recognized in MAY!
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Monday, April 29, 2013. From the President, to Congress, to our local mayors, Mental Health is to be recognized in MAY! As we work in our nation to solve mental health issues, our Federal Government down to our local community governments are on board to create awareness! But the support doesn't stop there. That's our government at work for a cause that is great! You can encourage your legislators to attend this photo event - send a tweet, an email, or a letter! Posted by Kristin Melton. I'm a Green Ribb...
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Kristin Melton: Canada Celebrates Awareness Week Too!
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Monday, May 6, 2013. Canada Celebrates Awareness Week Too! The Institute of Families for Child and Youth Mental Health. To celebrate Children's Mental Health this week also! We love how they have made it their own by shaping it into a heart! I just can't express what a wonderful undertaking this is for children and families! I wish them all of the success possible and I look forward to seeing great things from them for years to come. Be sure to visit the new FamilySmart website. Posted by Kristin Melton.
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Kristin Melton: Continuing Bullying Prevention Training...
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Friday, March 22, 2013. Continuing Bullying Prevention Training. This past week, I had the privilege of training yet another school in our area to use the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Gallatin County Jr. High School in Southeastern Illinois has made the commitment to put an end to bullying in their school! They had a great group of committed staff that made the training days a pleasure and a guarantee for a successful implementation of the program. Or you can email me (greenribbonadvocate@gmail...
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Kristin Melton: Supporting the Emotional Health of You and Your Family After a Heart Attack/Stroke Happens
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Supporting the Emotional Health of You and Your Family After a Heart Attack/Stroke Happens. Go Red for Women by the American Heart Association does an excellent job promoting the signs and symptoms of an impending heart attack or stroke in women, and every year I enjoy helping to share that information. Go Red Day this year will be on February 1st and I always look forward to choosing that perfect red clothing item to sport all day long! Posted by Kristin Melton. I'm a Green Ri...
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Kristin Melton: Surviving and Thriving after Traumatic Events
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Thursday, February 28, 2013. Surviving and Thriving after Traumatic Events. It has been called the disaster without an anniversary date - the tornado that hit Harrisburg, Illinois on February 29, 2012. Tomorrow, it's one year later, but is it? We care, but we're scared to mess things up at the same time. Thanks to my colleagues at Egyptian Health Department, I have access to resources that I can utilize and share with others. Dr. Matt Buckman, a psychologist I am thankful to know, immediately beg...Traum...
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Kristin Melton: How will the ACA impact children's mental health care?
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013. How will the ACA impact children's mental health care? Well we've already been given some details on how things will improve, but we're about to find out more! And I am grateful for the opportunity to experience first hand the great changes ahead that will make sure all children and families have access to mental health care. A photo from dinner this evening with one of my new advocate friends, Kathy Holsopple,. Vermont State FFCMH Director. Posted by Kristin Melton. 8220;I am t...
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