Promote Good Mental Health

It’s a Rally!

New campaign promotes good mental health for everyone in Illinois
Please join us Thursday, May 1, at 10 a.m. Crystal Gardens at the
Navy Pier® complex (600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60611) as
the IDHS/Division of Mental Health, and the Illinois Children’s Mental Health
Partnership launch a new public engagement campaign, Say it out loud.

Why join us?
Because mental health is a key component of everyone’s health and well-being.
The Say It Out Loud Rally celebrates taking steps to promote good mental health and those who have addressed mental health issues in their own lives and in the lives of people they care about.
The Rally showcases new mental health resources through a variety of speakers and festivities, including:

• Unveiling of exciting new campaign; website, radio ads, billboards, etc.
• Local entertainment
• Say it out loud t-shirts and other give-aways
• Governor’s proclamation of May as Say it out loud Month!
• People saying it out loud!

Join the community on May 1. Increase awareness of mental health as a vital component of health and well-being. Bring along your family, friends and colleagues. Say It Out Loud!

First Post of 2008

It is interesting to see how quickly 2007 went, and now we are in 2008. Do you remember as a kid how we were still in the 19s? Like 1986 or 1997. Don't let life speed right by you.

Try to live life at its fullest.

Here are some tips to think about that I took from this article called: "10 Keys to Living a Long and a Happy Life":

To live a long and happy life is essential for most, if not all people. Here are my 10 tips in achieving this.

1. Connect with your spiritual or religious side. This helps you to achieve a sense of calmness and harmony.

2. Exercise at least 30 minutes daily. Not only does it help you physically, but also gives you extra energy.

3. Have less materials in your home. As the cliche goes, "Less is more." You will not have to deal with clutter or disorganization in your home or office.

4. Eat healthy and in moderation. When your body has the proper nutrients, it it will not stress itself out, or prone to illnesses and diseases.

To read the rest of the article, go to: http://www.helium.com/tm/193810/happy-essential-people-achieving .

You will become more alert and aware of yourself and your surroundings thus allowing you to make better choices and decisions.

Exercise your mind a bit...

randomness...feed your mind and your blog


mind and your blog
week of june 3: name one of each
1. a movie that made you laugh2. a book that made you cry3. a best friend4. a favorite childhood memory5. your favorite animal6. your favorite food7. an item of clothing you can't do without8. something you collect 9. your favorite store to shop in10. your favorite flower
till next time...

U of I, Urbana-Champaign event

Enriching the Mind, Body, and Soul an Endless Pursuit
What: Spring Camp 2007
Where: University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
When: April 13th - 15th
Who: Everyone is invited to come
Speakers: -Imam Siraj Wahhaj
-Dr. Khalid Abou El Fadl
-Imam Johari Abdul-Malik
Cost: $35 registration fee - by April 6th (includes food)
(late registration is available)
- lodging also available (separate cost)
- basketball tournament (separate cost)

For more information, contact: msa.sc.2007@gmail.com