The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 January 1985 — Page 12
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., January 2,1985
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Humanly speaking
One out of 5 suffers a psychiatric disorder
By DANIEL D STEINER Executive Director The National Institute of Mental Health has recently conducted the largest and most comprehensive survey Os mental disorders ever conducted in the United States. Overall, the study found that 19 percent (or nearly one in five) of adult Americans suffer from at least one psychiatric disorder in the course of six months. The specific psychiatric afflictions found by the National Institute of Mental Health include: Disorders — make up eight percent of the total. Although some ofthese disorders are relatively mild, others are so severe that persons so afflicted have been afraid for years to venture outside of their homes. Alcohol and drug dependency — is found in six to eight percent of the population.
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Depression disorders — affect six percent of the adult population. Schizophrenic disorders — are found in about one percent of the population. Other antisocial disorders — occur in about one percent of the population. The findings also show that rates between men and women are comparably, but that the types of illnesses vary, between the sexes. The survey shows that only about one in five of those afflicted with a mental disorder had sought treatment during a six month period, most consulting with a physician rather than a psychiatrist or other mental health specialist. If these findings are applied to the five-county area served by the Bowen Center, it is estimated that nearly ten thousand persons
are in need of services for pro-. blems of living. The Center, in the course of one year, serves about 2,800 persons from the area, or* less than one-third of those who arie in need of such services. Obviously, many persons who could benefit from treatment at the Center do not seek such help. Undoubtedly, fhere are many reasons for not availing themselves of psychiatric services. Many persons may be unaware that help is available: they may be reluctant to apply because of the stigma associated with mental disorders; they may try to "tough it out” until their problems become so severe that intervention becomes necessary;. they may feel that psychiatric services are too expensive; or may try to medicate themselves with alcohol or drugs which only creates additional problems. Our mental health center, with
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LAST-MINUTE DETAILS — Members of the Wawasee Marching Warrior Band and their chaperones were busy making last-minute preparations Friday for their trip to Atlanta. The band practiced in the afternoon, ate a group meal and then boarded the buses around 6 p.m. Pictured clockwise starting above are some of the many suitcases and boxes that littered the floor at the high school, Wendy Ogden and Lisa Kaiser practicing before leaving and the busy check-in room. (Photos by Tom Charles)
its accessibility, its emphasis on early intervention and fee adjustments, can remove many of the barriers- to seeking help and enable those afflicted to live productive and happy lives. The Bowen Center is ready to assist in problems of living. Everyone should be aware of some early warning signs of mental illness so referrals for professional counseling can be made as quickly as possible. These include: prolonged or severe depression; extreme changes in emotion; . continuing anxiety and worry; stress-induced physical problems; social withdrawal and isolation; rage or violence; thoughts or talk of suicide; rapid weight changes; feelings of persecution; negative self-image and outlook; and a general inability to cope w ith life. Be free to call if you have peed, or wish to make a referral, or if you know
Syracuse Civil Defense needs more members The Syracuse Civil Defense Unit is in need of additional members to serve the community. Persons wishing to join this organization, or want more information, should contact Bob ‘ Wooten. Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month’ beginning at 7:30 p.m. Special breed FORT COLLINS, COLO. - The “American Sport Horse,” a new breed, blends the quickness and athletic ability of the American thoroughbred and the leaping talents of European warm bloods, a broad category of jumping horse that dominates international competition. I RESOLVE... f. cTo see Realty about a new liome fo/t my famify. 2. find out about using my QO foan benefits (100% financing). 3. advantage of tlic p/icsent /icduced intc/iest states. 4. Jlsb uUiWe/t Beatty about income producing pftope/tty. NOTE: PHONE 457-4446
someone in need. Bowen Center provides therapy and counseling services by a well qualified staff of psychiatrists, psychologists and counselors to work with per? sons with individual or family concerns. Persons may call 1-800-342-5653 or 219-267-7169. The therapist on call will help in referring the caller to the staff person best trained to meet his/her need.
Christmas Was || Truly A Time OS !J ' Giving jgX The Wawasee Kiwanis were inun- /n|IW dated by offers of money and goods during IW their collection time to provide a very W special Christmas celebration for those isagfr families who would have had very little or nothing. Syracuse area residents and !'H 1 businesses opened their hearts to those ■ | less fortunate and brought in cash, toys, clothing and food items! THANK YOU! The Wawasee Kiwanis would like to | ■ offer special thanks to the following donors of SIOO or more, cash or merchandise... sOSa Jack & Helen AlSrey Marise’s Ladies’ Apparel American Legion Post 223 Pilcher’s Shoe Store Augsburger’s Rinker Boat Co. Baker’s Market z Sea Nymph Boat Co. Bales’ Butcher Shop Shamrock Steel Prod., Inc. Beemer Enterprises State Bank of Syracuse ]| Brown Vylactos Co. Syracuse Hardware William Cable Syracuse Rotary Club < Hibschman Motors Syracuse Rubber Co. V i Hook’s Drugs Teghtmeyer Hardware V Louie’s Bar & Grill Thornburg Drugs m Wawasee Boat Co. . y
North Webster News BY MARY LEE WILLMAN V
Letter mailed to residents The following letter is being mailed to the residents of the North Webster area: This letter is presented to you byway of introduction to a new organization recently formed at the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Library. Friends of the Library was organized by patrons of the library who saw a need to support and promote the facility. The objectives of FOL are threefold. First, we wish to promote the library in our community. Through communicating via word of mouth, newspapers, club bulletins and other media this objective can be accomplished. Included in the promotion of the library is fund-raising for various projects. Second, the FOL wants to act as a sounding board for new and innovative ideas for the library. New pro-
It happened in
King Arthur's Town
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to: Rhoda Wright and Diana Lutz, Jan. 1; Lester Stabler, Vern Zurcher, Raymond Mort and Gertrude Kiser, Jan. 2; Tony Miller, Jim Likens, Jim Clayton, Jan. 3; Brent Rose and Rita Harris, Jan. 4; Meghan Boggs, Jan. 5; Kent Butcher, Jan. 6; Harold Leach, Jan. 7; Emily Katsanis, Mary Ellen Haney, Harriet White, Lisa White, Sue Stookey and Todd Reiff, Jan. 9; Barb Towriss and Tonya Kuhn, Jan. 10; Dennis Dußois, Jan. 11; Joe Reynolds, Jr., Jan. 12; Jason Mickley, Mikki Wagner and Zermah Wright, Jan. 14; Deb Carey, Yen Tran, Huong Tran, Roberta Ferverda, Monetta Gray, Dave Matz' and Jeaneen Packard, Jan. 15; Bill McNeal, Jan. 17; Robin Rose, Jan. 18; Jessica Likens, Jan. 19; Chris Lung, Jan. 20; Nancy Corbin, Ruth Hamman and Lois Blaugh, Jan. 21; Chuck Dye, Jan. 22; Jimmy Adams, Jan. 23; Dave Waldrop, Mark Wagoner and Michelle White,
grams, better use of existing facilities and ideas for books and periodicals are just some of the areas these new ideas have been directed. Third, we feel an important objective of our organization is to act as a mediator between the public and the library board. By working to communicate the desires of the patrons to the board and the goals and plans of the board to the community the FOL hopes to make the library an even better servant of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township area. Your organization can help Friends of the Library accomplish our objectives. As you know, the library is a non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of patrons to keep it going. While it does receive some government funding through revenue sharing, the monies are limited and place a harness on the ways that the library can serve the community. For example, the library board has designated only $1,500 for books
Jan. 26; Cinda Culver, Sue White, Evelyn Kimmel and Betty Lou Shock, Jan. 28; Luke Matz, Sally Johnson, and Jerry Slaven, Jan. 30 and Rhonda Beer, Jan. 31. GROUPS AND organizations that won’t be meeting during January and February due to the unpredictable weather are: Lakeland WCTU, Hoosier Club Auxiliary of Barbee Conservation Club, North Webster United Methodist Church Circles, Sunshine Extension Homemakers and North Webster Pythian Sisters. NOW THAT the holidays are over plans for the North Webster Winter Carnival being planned for February by Lakeland Snowmobile club, with the help of the North Webster Lions and other organizations, are going full swing. Watch for a schedule of events and information about
for fiscal 1984-85. With the price of adult books averaging about sls and children’s books about half that (discount cost) it does not take long to deplete the funding for both children and adult books. Thus, Friends needs your help. Please consider the value of the library to your community. Both you and your children have a great source of knowledge, entertainment and enjoyment in the library. The FOL asks that you support that source with your gift. Any gift, no matter what the size, will make your organization an honorary member of FOL. Please make use of the library. It is here for you. Tell others about it. If you- have any questions about the library, dial its number. It is 834-7122. Our librarian. Dean McFadden, will be glad to help you. is signed by Helen Wichern, President, Friends of the Library.
the Snow Ball Dance which have been posted in local businesses. —o— PLEASE, FOLKS, turn on your low beam car lights when driving on snowy, gray, foggy or misty days. It could prevent an accident. , ~ GRANDMOTHER SAYS, “Here we are facing a new’ year. Why not decide now to do everything you can to make it a good ' year for yourself and others.” - —O'TILL NEXT week... • ' ■ ■ 1 . • Progress in diabetes BOSTON — Replacing defective white blood cells can prevent diabetes in laboratory rats, and researchers say the discovery may lead to away to prevent people from getting this disease.