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PTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

June 27, 2018

What is PTSD? PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Many people experience traumatic events in their lives and can feel distress, anxiety, fear, helplessness, regret, […]

Summer Quest: Camp saves kids and mothers in recovery

June 22, 2018

A summer camp in downtown Columbus is helping children learn the dangers of addiction while allowing their mothers to get treatment for opioid addiction. It’s […]

Don’t live in Denial, Ohio; talk to your kids about opioids

June 20, 2018

The ADAMH board joined business, civic and community organizations to create the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance, a public-private partnership that aims to put more resources […]

7 Role Models for Mental Health

May 20, 2018

Mental illness can affect anyone, no matter their status, gender, age or race. These mental health role models are celebrities who have struggled with mental […]

David Royer Responds to Cardinal Health’s Apology: Drug Companies Can Help More

May 15, 2018

David Royer, ADAMH CEO, responded to Cardinal Health’s Apology for failing to notice or take action when filling small pharmacies’ orders for preposterously large shipments […]

ADAMH Spring 2018 eNewsletter: May is Mental Health Month

April 27, 2018

Click Here to view the January, 2018 edition of our eNewsletter in your web browser, or download a PDF version of the Spring 2018 eNewsletter […]

May is Mental Health Month

April 25, 2018

This month, we are asking YOU to help spread mental health awareness and reduce the stigma of mental illness. What is Mental Health? Mental health […]

Christa Brickey: Dealing with The After Effects of Suicide

April 23, 2018

Christa Brickey knew from a young age that her older brother Nathan was struggling. Nathan suffered from medical issues that caused him to endure surgeries, […]

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 17, 2018

Saturday, April 28, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This day aims to address public safety and public health by reducing the amount of […]

ADAMH and FCBDD committed $31,000 to Substance Use Prevention for Special-Needs Children

April 16, 2018

ADAMH and the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (FCBDD) committed a combined $31,000 to support a new substance use prevention program at LifeTown Columbus: “Stop […]

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