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When: October 22nd, 6-8 pm

Where: Basement conference room of the ICAADA offices

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Time of change in mental health

Stephen C. McCaffrey, Mental Health America of Indiana
August 13, 2010

We have come to a time of great change in mental health, which has admittedly created some apprehension and fear; but it is in fact a very exciting time, as we must now move our system of mental health into the future.

It is estimated that 23 percent of all American adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year, and one out of every five young persons suffers from some form of emotional disturbance.

Mental illness impacts all of us in one way or another whether we are a consumer, family member, or friend of a person with a mental illness or addictive disorder. Often persons with mental illness self-medicate in an attempt to cope with the symptoms of their illness, becoming addicted to substances including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Hoosiers aged 18 to 25 have the highest rates of prescription drug abuse — 16 percent, which is higher than the national average for all adults of 12 percent. Adults in Indiana report alcohol abuse and dependence at rates similar to the national average — 7 percent — but the most effected age group is 18- to 25-year-olds with 17 percent reporting alcohol abuse or dependence. Rates of smoking are two to four times higher in persons with mental illness and addictive disorders than the general population — and some estimates are as high as 75 percent.

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Notes to the ICAADA Membership from President-Elect Louise Polansky

August 18, 2010

At a special meeting on August 13, the ICAADA board of directors voted unanimously to accept Mental Health America Indiana’s (MHAI’s) proposal to join this outstanding organization as a subsidiary. This historic action will be formalized by a membership vote to be held Friday, October 22, during ICAADA’s

annual membership meeting, 6-8 p.m. in the basement conference room of the ICAADA new louise

offices at 1800 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis. We urge you to take part in this meeting, during which results of the upcoming election of new board officers will also be announced. Expect to receive more information on MHAI and what ICAADA gains by joining with MHAI in the election mailing which will go out to all members later this month.

I remain excited about assuming the role of ICAADA president later this year and want to be sure that you are also aware that our annual conference is being held on Saturday, October 23, at the Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. The conference has an exciting line-up under the direction of conference chair Dr. Michael York, and more information will also be coming out shortly on the agenda. During the conference, ICAADA’s Professional of the Year will also be announced, so I also urge you to submit those nominations to Portia or Mary in the ICAADA office by email to ICAADA @gmail.com or by mail to ICAADA, 1800 N. Meridian Street, Suite 604, Indianapolis, IN 46202.