I first met Sue in September of 1995. The new M.I.K.I.D. CEO had asked me to be on the M.I.K.I.D. Board of Directors. I attended a M.I.K.I.D. board meeting because I wanted to see if this was a board, I would be interested in joining. At that time the M.I.K.I.D. organization had been given a room by NAMI in one …
Parent Support – You Are NOT Alone
You may feel unseen, unaided and overwhelmed, angry, frustrated, and sad. There are mixed emotions when loving your child with mental illness. On one side, you wish there was more you could do for them; on the other, you feel guilty when you don’t understand why or how your child was born this way. If you are reading this, please …
Drugs in our Society: A Dangerous Trend
More Americans now die every year from drug overdoses than they do in motor vehicle accidents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2020). According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS), almost 32 million people were actively using drugs as of 2021, with marijuana, prescription stimulants, and methamphetamines as the most popular drugs of …
What are Living Skills?
What are Living Skills? How does it work? A provider works with the child in one-on-one sessions. Once the goals are established, the representative will work on activities and projects with the child that will help modify the negative behavior to reinforce the positive behavior, providing the child with tools. The activities are also catered to the child’s level of …
Invisible Disabilities and Hidden Determinants of Health
Although disability is part of being human, discrimination and social exclusion continue to impact individuals with disabilities. Over 1 billion people, about 15% of the global population, experience disability – and that number is rising. Many disabilities are obvious, like in a physical impairment. But there is a whole other classification of challenges that cannot be seen so easily. Invisible …
Co-occurring vs. Co-morbidity Disorders
Co-occurring vs. Co-morbidity Disorders Understanding diagnosis’ can be overwhelming – and even more overwhelming if you are given one of these. Co-occurring disorders are clinical conditions affecting millions of people around the world, but what, exactly, does the term mean? Many times, co-occurring disorders refer to individuals with both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder coexistence. But …
VFW HONORED BY NONPROFIT MIKID
Basketball court and shade awning funded by VFW donation was dedicated in community celebration September 29, 2022 [KINGMAN, AZ] — MIKID the Valley’s largest Family-Run Organization serving children and families with behavioral health challenges, held a community celebration to dedicate its new outdoor facilities to the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 10386. This community event was held on National …
Understanding my child with ADHD
September 22, 2022 If you are a parent or caretaker that has a child with ADHD and you feel the following: ● Tired ● Guilt ● Feeling overwhelmed ● Disrespected ● Embarrassed ● Feeling judged Know that you are NOT alone. If you are reading this blog, most likely you are a parent that has a child diagnosed with ADHD …
Former MIKID corporate headquarters closes escrow
October 4, 2016 ORION Investment Real Estate negotiated the sale of the former MIKID corporate headquarters for $535,000 ($101/SF). https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/former-mikid-corporate-headquarters-closes-escrow/
MIKID CEO, Dick Geasland contributed to a KJZZ article about mental health and Halloween
October 28, 2016 Some people love a good scare. It’s why haunted-house attractions pop up every year, along with creepy costumes and spooky scenery. But there is a concern among mental-health advocates about how some of those places and costumes depict people with a mental illness. https://kjzz.org/content/387936/what-frightens-mental-health-advocates-halloween-spread-stereotypes
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