Often times when we think about cyber safety we think of older youth.  In reality kids are accessing the internet at a very young age.  This website (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-internet-safety) has a good video for younger children.  It is never too early ...

As we begin the new year we want to wish everyone safety and happiness.  With so much information readily available on the internet and youth of all ages accessing it safety must be a top priority for parents.  This is ...

It's important to find ways to promote a healthy/happy Holiday season.  Positive coping responses to stress are necessary. Here is a helpful graphic put together by our national organization Mental Health America.

Please join us by participating in the MHA Holiday gift giving program.  We are once again collecting new, unwrapped gifts to be distributed during the holiday season, to people of all ages in our community-based programs and MHA residences in Ulster ...

Thanks to the leadership of Ulster County Executive Mike Hein the Ulster County SPEAK Ap is available on iTunes and Google play. This is a smart phone app that helps users identify the warning signs of suicide and gives them ...

College can be stressful. You can easily become overwhelmed juggling school, work, friends and family, all while trying to figure out what you want to be in life. Having that one teacher or other professional on campus as a guiding ...

Art can be a powerful tool for sustaining mental health. It can help someone express themselves, explore their emotions, manage addictions and improve self esteem. MHA’s introspective program provides individuals with expertise in areas of interest such as art and ...

Loneliness and isolation is what many people experience while living with mental illness. Having the support of a friend can help improve feeling understood, cared about, and can even increase self-esteem! MHA’s compeer service provides adults with one to one ...

MHA's CEO, Ellen Pendegar was recently interviewed by Hadley on NotDefEATed.net for their Mind Matters Matters Podcast.  Their topic is suicide prevention.  A good listen. #mymentalhealth /wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Ellen_Final_total_Interview.mp3 https://www.notdefeated.net/ellen-pendegar-suicide-prevention

This Veterans Day we are reminded to thank all who have served.  Mental health is important to all and there are services available to those who have served us. Veteran mental health services are essential in order to help our ...