Donations are now being accepted to provide educational materials from The Amen Clinic's Mindworks Press, free of charge by request. The number of requests honored will depend on funds available at any given time.
Your donations are appreciated and will be used exclusively for education and mental health services provided by the Amen Clinic for those in need.
It is my plan to fund complete evaluations at The Amen Clinic, as Sanity Is Sacred is able to obtain more funding. Check this site and subscribe to the blogs for updates!
About me: Hi, my name is Barbara, and I am so excited to be organizing Sanity Is Sacred to spread the word, that YES WE CAN regain and maintain our sanity, regain and maintain control of our lives, and help others do the same.
My main goal is to provide Mental Health Awareness, Educational Materials, and state of the art Diagnostic/Treatment Services provided by The Amen Clinic (including SPECT Brain Scans) to those who are interested, and especially for those who can't afford them. In addition to individual help, it is my vision to create affiliations with other organizations, to streamline the process of early detection & intervention, accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, for a full recovery.
Mental illness (including "conditions", "disorders", and "disabilities") is a serious problem in our society today, and it's getting worse, not better, in spite of the massive amounts of stimulants, anti-depressants, and other medications being prescribed. From my own experiences and observations, it is my opinion that the old systems of diagnosing & treating mental, emotional, and behavioral issues, are not working, and in some cases, are even making matters worse.
The internal suffering and societal stigma of "Mental Illness" is something I myself lived with, and struggled with, for most of my life. Yet I was fully functional most of the time. In fact, I had much success in several areas of my life, yet I was unable to feel most of it in a positive way. And the stress of not ever really knowing what was wrong with me, if anything, or if it was just "all in my head", was sometimes debilitating.
In May 2006, I discovered The Amen Clinic, and had a full evaluation which included a SPECT brain scan. Finally I was able to see for myself the BRAIN SYSTEMS that were functioning well, those functioning way too much, and those functioning too little, or shut down. Finally! A diagnosis that was based on viewing the activity of my brain, and not just the symptoms that my own brain perceived. After all, how on earth can my brain, which is the organ that isn't quite "right", be able to perceive accurately what's wrong? It never made sense to me, and I was relieved to find an evaluation process that DID make sense, along with a treatment plan that considered my entire being of mind, body, and spirit. This process was efficient, cost effective, professional, non-invasive, and most importantly, it actually worked!
Now, I do have to tell you upfront that I was scared! I was allowing someone to evaluate my brain! But I read some of Dr. Amen's books, and faced my fears - I knew in my heart that this was something I had to do. And, I am so glad I did. I no longer worry about things I used to worry about, the past doesn't haunt me like it did, and my real personality, spiritual nature, and creativity are more distinct than ever before. My work as a Real Estate Broker is much more pleasant and rewarding. My long term goals are more clear. My relationship with myself, with others, and with God have never been better....
I have incredible confidence that The Amen Clinic can help many more people who desperately need better mental health care than they are receiving. It is an honor for me to work together with other volunteers and organizations to improve the quality of life for all of us, by regarding sanity as the most sacred element of our human existence.
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone who is interested in learning more about brain systems, what their specific functions are, and how they affect our mental capacities, emotions, and behavior.
Anyone who is interested in learning more about what the brain requires to become healthy (and no, it is not just about medication!), and to stay healthy.
Parents, Students, Teachers, and Clinicians who are interested in learning more about how they can optimize healthy brain growth and develop new skills for learning and coping with life and relationship challenges.
Couples who are interested in learning how to recognize their own, and each other's, behavior patterns and conflicts in regard to brain activity, and to develop new skills to improve their relationship with each other.
Anyone who is interested in improving the quality of life for those who suffer with any form of mental illness, whether it's mild/functional, moderate/borderline functional, chronic, untreated, inappropriately treated, or severe. I truly believe that the people who need the most help are those who are least able to find it, and least able to afford it.
Your donations are appreciated and will be used exclusively for education and mental health services provided by the Amen Clinic for those in need.
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