Welcome to The Mental Health Association
of South Central Kansas
Mental health has to do with how you feel about yourself, how you feel about others, and how you are able to meet and handle the demands of life. It is not the absence of problems. Rather, it describes the ability to balance problems with appropriate coping skills. There is no line which separates the mentally healthy from the unhealthy. But we do know that the right amount of sleep and exercise, a proper diet and appropriate medical care can go a long way toward improving both our physical and mental health.
Most people believe that mental disorders are rare and "happen to someone else." But, mental disorders are common and widespread. An estimated 54 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of mental disorder in a given year.
A mental illness is a disease that causes mild to severe disturbances in thought and/or behavior, resulting in an inability to cope with life's ordinary demands and routines. There are more than 200 classified forms of mental illness. Some of the more common forms of mental illness are depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, dementia and schizophrenia. Symptoms may include changes in mood, personality, personal habits and/or social withdrawal.
Mental health problems may be related to excessive stress due to a particular situation or series of events. As with cancer, diabetes and heart disease, mental illnesses are often physical as well as emotional and psychological. Mental illnesses may be caused by a reaction to environmental stresses, genetic factors, biochemical imbalances, or a combination of factors. With proper care and treatment many individuals learn to cope or recover from a mental illness or emotional disorder.
Stephanie Cline Recieves 40 Under 40 Award
May 23, 2013
Congratulations to Stephanie Cline, our Director of Residential Care Clinical Services, for winning the Wichita Business Journal's 40 Under 40 award!
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May 23, 2013
On May 8, 2013 our Mohr Place II residents dedicated a rose garden to their fellow residents/friends who have passed away in the last few years.&nbs
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May 06, 2013
Wichita Compeer Mentoring, a program of 27 years at the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas, matches qualified volunteers with adults an
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Parenting for a New Generation- One Day Workshop
February 12, 2013
The Mental Health Association is offering , "Parenting for a New Generation" a one day parenting workshop, the s Read More …
Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
May 24, 2013
Join us for a day at the park to raise awareness for children's mental health!
Date: Friday, May 24, 2013
Criminal Travelers and the Vulnerable Older Adult
June 14, 2013
Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas Workshop
Criminal Travelers and the Vulnerable Older Adult
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June 28, 2013
Take a Stand Against Elder Abuse
The 8th Annual Elder Abuse Awareness Day
