Reaching for the Light This is a resource guide for coping with mental health problems published by Mental Health Association in California and reprinted here by permission.  It is a very helpful resource book for clients and families.  From recognizing cries for help to patient's rights to family support, this booklet is a very useful handout for all mental health professionals!  Newly updated and available in Spanish! Mental Illness: New Directions Published by the California Department of Mental Health, this brochure discusses how new directions in research and treatment are bringing us closer to finding the cause and cure for serious mental illness. Understanding Depression A quick explanation of a not so quick to understand illness. Definition, characteristics and common symptoms are listed Go back to our Resources page for more information Copyright © 1996,1997,1998 by Mental Health Association of Orange County. All rights reserved.