One in five Americans will have mental health problems in any given year. Unaddressed mental illness hurts individuals and their families and results in lost productivity. In rare cases, it can result in violence.This issue guide presents a framework that asks: How can we reduce the impact of mental illness in America?The issue guide presents three options for consideration:Put safety firstThis option holds that more preventive action is necessary to deal with mentally ill individuals who are potentially dangerous to themselves or others. We should identify those who need help and intervene where necessary to prevent them from harming themselves and others. These individuals should be sought out and their needs addressed.Ensure mental health services are available to all who need themThis option holds that people should be encouraged to take control over their own mental health and be provided the tools to do so. We should make sure that everyone who wishes can get the needed help.Let people plot their own courseThis option holds that we should not rely on so many medical approaches. We should reduce our dependence on drugs and allow people the freedom to plot their own course to healthy lives. In many cases, simple changes to lifestyle can improve mental health. (2017-03-29)

Mental Illness in America: How Do We Address a Growing Problem?

Health, Fitness & Dieting

MENZISE, JEFF

Wharton, Tony

Mental Health

National Issues Forums Institute

Volume one of three, this series presents a collection of the masonic writings of Dr. Jeff Menzise. In this volume, we explore several masonic symbols and seek to deepen our understanding of symbolic expression and how it relates to the development of the Masonic Mind.

Masonic Meditations vol. 1: Symbols

Religion & Spirituality

Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts

Mind on the Matter

Psychology is perhaps one of the most important disciplines that one could study. By mastering psychological concepts, and incorporating them into our daily lives, we have an oppportunity to become greater than we have previously imagined. This holds true even in the context of social justice movements such as Black Lives Matter. 
In this brief manual, Dr. Menzise provides an overview of major psychological concepts and applies them to the context of social justice movements. The reader will receive insights from both the Western and African psychological perspectives.

Practical Psychology 101: A psychological manual for Black Lives Matter and all other movements

Psychology & Counseling

Symbolically Speaking Vol. 1: African Lodge #1 is an exploration of the relationship between Prince Hall Freemasonry and African Spirituality. Based on the original name given to Prince Hall Freemasonry, African Lodge, the author asks the question: "What if the orignial name was an embedded sign for African Lodge descendants to follow when seeking Light?" This book is filled with deep insight regarding African initiation, secret societies, and spiritual tools. Filled-with personal experiences, this book is sure to inspire and shed more Light to the reader.

Symbolically Speaking Vol 1.: African Lodge #1, The Context

Volume three of three, this series presents a collection of the masonic writings of Dr. Jeff Menzise. In this volume, we explore how to make practical the teachings and wisdom found throughout Masonic ritual, stories, and concepts. Meditation is detailed as a process by which we can further develop the Masonic Mind.

Masonic Meditations vol 3: The Work

Alternative Medicine