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You Are Not Alone is here to offer help. Written by Dr. Ken Duckworth with the expertise of a leading psychiatrist and the empathy of a peer, this comprehensive guide provides Relatable first-person stories that illustrate the diversity of mental health journeys Practical guidance on dealing with mental health conditions and navigating care Research-based evidence on what treatments and approaches work Insight and advice from renowned clinical experts and practitioners  This singular resource—the first and only book fully supported by the National Alliance on Mental Illness—is a powerful reminder that help is here, and we are not alone.

John and Jill DePaola met Patrick Kennedy at a leadership lecture at LHAAMC. His book combines Kennedy’s professional and personal stories and focuses on the time between his problems became public and the present day. “A Common Struggle” takes a long look at Kennedy’s journey toward his own recovery and analyzes the American tendency to treat mental illness as something that stays out of sight as a family secret.  In addition to discussing his own story, Kennedy seeks to provide a plan to bring equality to the mental health community and create a plan for the future of mental health policy. This book works as a call for empathy for a situation that affects many families as well as a call to action.

Bo's Effort is excited to announce that we will be holding the next tournament at Queenstown Harbor where they have 2 courses so we can accommodate TWICE the amount of players! More details to share as we get closer to the tournament! Hope to see you there! 

“Someone to talk to. Someone to respond. Somewhere to go.” On July 16, 2022, the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline went live across the United States. Designed to strengthen and expand the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, the 988 Lifeline provides a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress.  Among the most prominent groups clarifying the vision is the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) who has established a very useful standard of care for what each 988 call center should aim for, specifically: “A crisis system that provides people with someone to talk to, someone to respond and somewhere to go”.

Twenty-eight-year-old Katie DePaola was undergoing treatment for a mystery illness, mourning the loss of her youngest brother to bi-polar disorder, and attempting to cut ties with her business partner and then-fiancé. To overcome this trifecta of trauma, she knew she needed to become her own advocate and find the unexpected gifts. She never imagined she would be starting a million-dollar business in the midst of so much chaos. In At Least You Look Good, Katie shares h er most vulnerable and amusing reflections on dealing with the hardest parts of life. At Least You Look Good tells the story of Katie's inspiring comeback, demonstrating that loss always leads back to love. 

LEFT PHOTO: Bo's Effort's (L-R) John and Jill DePaola and Katie and Adam Silverman. RIGHT PHOTO: Katie Silverman (right) with OMM's Executive Director, Lauren Anderson (left).

This will provide a nursing scholarship every year – helping to train generations of nurses in the field of mental health and in turn – adding an invaluable component to our community!  A previous LHAAMC Nursing Scholarship Fund recipient, Elizabeth Moss, said: "I have the pleasure of helping mental health patients while I'm at work in the emergency department and would like to exclusively work in the mental health field. Earning an advanced practice nursing degree is an enormous expense. Receiving this scholarship means so much to my family as it allows us to offset the cost of this degree." We look forward to updating you on our involvement with this program and the stories of the dedicated nurses we are able to help as they continue their educational journies in the mental health field.

In early June, Bo's cousin, NFL's Andrew DePaola, was interviewed for the Minnesota Viking's Getting Open program – honoring memories of lives lost to mental illness:  "He was just a really bright, smart, fun-loving guy. He was always smiling, laughing. Loved playing video games," Andrew said of Bo, who had been 10 years younger. "He was a very gentle, kind person, and he loved animals. I think butterflies were among his favorite animals, so now his family will remember him every time they see a butterfly. "He had a great heart and a great disposition. He had a great outlook on life," Andrew added. "Your mental illness doesn't define who you are as a person. It doesn't define Kurt; it doesn't define Bo. … He cared about so many people and just wanted to make sure that everyone was well off and taken care of, and he was such a kind, gentle soul. That is who Bo was." Entire article can be found here .