Monthly Archives: February 2012

We at NMHC are proud to have been invited by Learning Rx Centers in Lincoln to take part in a very special event this upcoming Monday. Here is the official release:

As one “Biggest Loser” couple explained on national television, autism doesn’t just impact individuals. It impacts entire families.

You may remember Phil and Amy as contestants on Season Six of “The Biggest Loser” reality TV show. Phil and Amy’s youngest son, Rhett, was diagnosed with autism when he was just two. Stressed by the impact of the disorder on their family, Phil and Amy say that they turned to food to comfort, putting on a combined total of more than 250 unwanted pounds. They eventually lost that weight—and found new resources to cope with autism.

You are invited to meet Phil and Amy and hear their story at a community-wide autism and ADHD resources event on March 5^th. Also present will be representatives of numerous local care providers and support groups that specialize in helping those impacted by autism and ADHD.

Phil and Amy, since their appearance on “The Biggest Loser,” have created a 90-day fitness challenge. They will be sharing their story about autism, as well as their journey to a healthy lifestyle. Numerous weight loss clinics will be in attendance to share their resources and products, too.

Nebraska Mental Health Centers is proud to be a participant in this important event. Please join us and take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about our programs, as well as other local and national resources available to you and your family. A nurse from Madonna ProActive will be doing free health screenings at the event.

Meet Phil and Amy Parham from “The Biggest Loser” and hear their autism and weight loss story at the Community Autism and ADHD Resource Event.

March 5^th at 6:30pm

The Lodge at Wilderness Ridge: 1800 Wilderness Woods Place Lincoln, NE 68512

Autism and ADHD are the fastest growing developmental disabilities in American, with 1 in 110 children (and 1 in 70 boys) being impacted by autism. Because autism is a “spectrum” disorder—with symptoms ranging from very mild to severe—it impacts individuals, and their families, very differently. Knowing what local and national resources are available to address the unique needs of your family can make all the difference in the world.

While reservations are not required, your R.S.V.P. will help us know how to prepare and are appreciated. Please respond to this email and let us know you’re planning on attending.

 We look forward to seeing you on March 5^th.

WELCOME to the official blog of Nebraska Mental Health Centers. I’m very excited to bring you news and other goings-on here at NMHC, and look forward to the insights our clinicians will contribute here about mental health and whatever else might be on their minds.

I am not a mental health professional, but one thing that struck me upon taking this job is how much stigma there is surrounding those who seek mental health treatment. In some cases it could lead to one denying help when he or she really needs it. Too often, society regards those who seek mental health services as “crazy,” “unstable,” or “weak” when the person may merely have a problem that affects his or her quality of life. Many organizations and individuals have come forth to combat this stigma—it’s made headlines both here in the U.S. and other countries. We as a society should not condemn or label anyone who seeks help when it’s needed.

Keep in mind, erasing the stigma won’t be the only mission of this blog. What I hope this blog does is engage, entertain, and educate. Whether you live right here in Nebraska or thousands of miles away, I hope you find what’s written here worth reading.

We look forward to talking more. In the meantime, you can check us out at our official website at www.nmhc-clinics.com or find us on Facebook or Twitter. We can also be reached the good ol’ fashioned way on the phone at 402-483-6990.

Sincerely,

Thomas McPherson

Technical Coordinator

Nebraska Mental Health Centers