Columbus Psychiatry

01/20/2023

Are you caring for a family member or a friend with a mental illness? You need support, too.

MHAOhio's Family Advocate Program matches mental health caregivers with knowledgeable volunteers who have personal experience walking in your shoes.

With both in-person and phone support, your advocate can help you reestablish personal power, control of your life, and hope for the future.

Want to learn more? Call us at (614) 242-4357.

12/04/2022

"While I myself don’t experience emetophobia (fear of vomiting), making a concoction of split pea soup, white vinegar and crackers to put in my mouth and spit into a toilet was definitely a discomfort I could have lived without."

11/23/2022

In a recent interview with Men's Health, Johnson shared his own struggles and how he hopes to encourage people to ask for help when they need it.

11/02/2022

Save the date! Join us on Tuesday, November 15, from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. for a sensory-friendly stroll to enjoy our light display, designed to meet the needs of those who may feel overwhelmed by a typical visit to Wildlights. Guests to this event should expect the following modifications to their Zoo experience:

🔹There will be smaller crowds because there are limited tickets for this event.
🔹Holiday music throughout the park will be turned off for the evening.
🔹Strobing, flashing, and blinking light effects will be dramatically reduced throughout the Zoo.
🔹The North America Train and the Grand Carousel can be enjoyed for an additional fee. Music will be off, but safety messages and the train whistle will still be present.
🔹Sensory kits with noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, and fidget devices will be available at Guest Relations for a $10 refundable deposit.
🔹A limited number of indoor areas will be open to guests.
🔹A special sensory-friendly Santa Experience will also be offered from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. https://bit.ly/3TEJzJf

There is limited capacity for this event and reservations are required. Admission is FREE for members and $16.99 for general admission. Parking for this event is FREE. Wildlights is efficiently powered by AEP Ohio. https://bit.ly/3Txg2kx

10/10/2022

“In today’s environment, children and teens need to develop strengths & skills to cope, recover from hardships, and be prepared for future challenges. Check out some mental health tips you and your children can talk about and practice together. ”

07/29/2022

Let's all say it together: "Mental health is health!"

07/01/2022

Learn about NAMI Hearts+Minds topics and discover helpful tools to better manage your health.

01/11/2022

Just a reminder - that you are seen, heard, admired, and respected. Tag a friend who needs to see this note as well.
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Image via Stacie Swift

12/18/2021

12/04/2021

In the wake of Tuesday’s shooting at Oxford High School, Oakland Community Health Network is providing tips to manage stress and trauma associated with such a crisis.

12/01/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the depth of mental health problems among children. At a webinar Tuesday, Karestan Koenen, a Harvard professor of psychiatric epidemiology, gave a snapshot of the mental health status of children. It was a disconcerting picture.