What is the Mental Health Coalition of Sonoma County (MHCSC)?
The Mental Health Coalition of Sonoma County advocates for improved mental health systems through integrative care, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. • What is Integrative Health? Integrative health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing. Today we know that most illnesses, mental and physical, are influenced by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. The World Health Report 2001 p.4 • What is the focus of the MHCSC? • Advocating for improved health systems through an integrative health model • Mental Health Stigma Reduction through social marketing campaigns designed to: • Help medical providers understand the connection and importance of addressing mental health concerns with their patients. • Encourage people to understand that mental health is a part of their whole health and wellbeing – simply a part of being human and having feelings and emotional needs. • Data Collection & Assessment to le
