Mental Health

Since 2005 AHEC has been part of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Outreach Partnership Program. The Program enlists national and state organizations in partnerships to help bridge the gap between research and clinical practice by disseminating the latest scientific findings; informing the public about mental disorders, alcoholism, and drug addiction; and reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with these illnesses. The Program strives to increase public awareness about the importance of basic and clinical research in improving treatments for-and ultimately curing and preventing-mental illnesses and addiction disorders through advancing knowledge about the brain and behavior. The Program also provides NIMH with the opportunity to engage community groups across the U.S. in developing a national research agenda grounded in public health need.

AHEC can provide a variety of mental health brochures and handouts to your agency or group. Please contact us for more information.