Ann MillerHealth & Wellness, mental health


On Sept. 18, Mental Health America performed its 2024 Affiliate Day, an occasion held prematurely of the 2024 Mental Health America Main Conference. The occasion spotlighted a handful of the most profitable applications constructed by some of MHA’s 140 associates round the nation, and featured shows from affiliate management.

The highlighted applications included: Mental Health America of Southeast Florida’s Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team program; Mental Health America of Lancaster County’s wellness program for older adults; Mental Health Association in New York State’s CarePath program; Mental Health America – Wabash Valley Region’s Let’s Talk Service; Mental Health Association of East Tennessee’s Treatment Access Bank program; and Mental Health Association of Fauquier County’s Spiritual First Aid course.

During the occasion’s luncheon, the 2024 Richard Van Horn Innovation in Programming Award, an award recognizing excellence in mission-centered affiliate programming, was given to the Mental Health Association of East Tennessee for his or her Treatment Access Bank program.

Treatment Access Bank director Rose Patterson shared, “Our approach is unique in the way we focus on ALICE (asset limited income constrained employed) population. We really wanted to make this something that everyone has a stake in.”

In addition to recognizing impactful affiliate programming, the occasion additionally featured classes from MHA National employees and different business specialists geared toward offering useful perception for affiliate leaders in attendance. Topics included state and federal advocacy, office wellness, grant writing, software program integration, and constructing communities of observe.

In the keynote session, Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Labor Department, Lisa Gomez, together with different panelists, up to date affiliate leaders on how federal regulation, litigation, and well being plans are evolving to enhance entry to psychological well being care.

While Affiliate Day is a full-day occasion geared towards MHA’s affiliate community and management, MHA associates and their programming will proceed to be on show all through the 2024 Mental Health America Main Conference, from September 19-21.



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Ann Miller is a certified mental health coach and wellness writer with a strong background in psychology and emotional resilience. With over a decade of experience in helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, Ann specializes in making complex mental health topics accessible and empowering.

She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked with both individual clients and organizations to promote emotional well-being and work-life balance. Through her writing, Ann aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health and offer practical, compassionate guidance for everyday challenges.

When she's not writing or consulting, Ann enjoys early morning yoga, quiet reading time, and exploring nature trails with her dog. Her personal philosophy: "Mental health is not a luxury — it’s a foundation for everything we do."

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