”I
have a friend who suffers with mental illness and I became very involved. I
have 'experimented' with some serious problems such as cutting and anorexia
and want to, not only learn more about them, but also help others see what
is really going on.”
Catching
a cold or the flu is common in the winter. What’s also common this
time of year is having feelings of depression. When it is cold and gray
outside, many people often respond by staying indoors, being less active,
and over-eating...full
article.
Do you have
questions about mental health? Email them to us and then visit this section
of the newsletter for answers! Being discussed this month, cutting,
anorexia, and depression...full
article.
As she
tells it, Shanti, one of mpower’s supporting artists, was “born
rocking.” This twenty-four year old musician has been making waves in
the music industry, touring with the Van’s Warped Tour earlier this
summer, and releasing her first CD, “This Moment” in 2003...full article.
Over
the past year, mpower has recorded a set of
public service announcements with Michelle Branch, Third Eye Blind, Vanessa
Carlton, Dakona and Dar Williams...full article.
mpower
would like to thank the recently reunited Dead Milkmen for donating almost
$7,000 from two concerts held last month at the Trocadero theatre in Philadelphia, PA...full article.
mpower is pleased to announce the beginning of our
“Share Your Story” contest. The contest will run from January
31, 2005 to February 28, 2005. If you win, you’ll get an mpower goody
bag filled with products from our sponsors and an mpower t-shirt signed by
either Vanessa Carlton or the Dead Milkmen....full article.
The
mpower Awards celebrate the lives and work of young people who have spoken
out about mental health disorders to help eliminate stigma....full article.
