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Become a fan of MY LIFE on Facebook! MY LIFE recently launched a Facebook fan page (www.Facebook.com/MYLIFEyouth) to help educate, inform, engage and build support around key MY LIFE initiatives and programs. Become a fan and learn how MY LIFE youth are using their experiences, strengths, talents and voice to improve youth and young adult programs and services throughout the country, and reduce the stigma associated with being a young person living with a mental illness and/or substance abuse issue.

Videos and Podcasts

• Click HERE to view the This is MY LIFE video. The This is MY LIFE video was nominated and selected as a top ten YouTube video for the National Council Conference's "Making a Difference" video contest in March 2010.
• Hayley Winterberg,  MY LIFE chair person (2010), was recently selected as the recipient of Mental Health America's 2010 Mpower Award. Hayley traveled to Washington, D.C. to the Mental Health America Conference in June to receive their national award, Mpower, which celebrates the life and work of a teen or young adult who has spoken out about mental health issues to educate his or her peers and fight stigma. Below you can read more about Hayley's award and watch her inspiring acceptance speech.
  • Read more: Mental Health American to Honor Arizona Teen for Mental Health Work
  • Watch: Hayley's acceptance speech
• To view more videos of MY LIFE, please visit the AZ MY LIFE You Tube page.
• Podcast highlights programs and services that are helping transition-age youth: During National Drug and Alcohol Recovery (September 2010) Magellan of Arizona produced a podcast that focused on programs and services that are helping transition-age youth (youth between the ages 13 to 24 who are struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues). The podcast, "Assisting Transition-Age Youth in Maricopa County," was broadcast on Sept. 22 and featured Magellan's Chief of Child and Youth Services Shawn Thiele, mental health advocate and transition-age youth Haley Winterberg, and Greg Dicharry, youth empowerment director and MY LIFE coordinator for Magellan of Arizona. Magellan is working to help these youth overcome obstacles in their lives and transition into successful, productive adults. Research has shown that "transition-age youth" are more susceptible to school dropout, incarceration, homelessness, placement within the foster care system, and drug or alcohol addiction. To listen to the podcast, visit http://bit.ly/magellan_podcast2 or visit the iTunes store (search Magellan of Arizona).

Media Room

Date	Publication	Story
April 23, 2011	ABC 15	Giffords intern encourages Valley kids
April 18, 2011	FOX 10	MY Fest '11
April 10, 2011	Clear Channel	MY Fest '11 will feature inspirational speakers
March 30, 2011	Magellan of Arizona, media alert	MY Fest '11 features inspirational entertainment, youth and family
October 22, 2010	Generation: Next	Group aims to strengthen youth voice
June 10, 2010	Mental Health America press release	Mental Health America to Honor Arizona Teen for Mental Health Work
April 27, 2010	Jewish News of Greater Phoenix	MY Fest 2010
April 7, 2010	Prensa Hispana	Fiesta sana en Tempe
March 2010	North Central News	Local youth an advocate for others
February 19, 2010	Magellan News	Raising mental health recovery awareness in Arizona: MY LIFE Youth Day at the Capitol
February 17, 2010	Glendale Republic	Youth advocacy groups visit state lawmakers
February 17, 2010	Prensa Hispana	Prensa Hispana Es mi vida, yo escojo
February 12, 2010	La Voz	Jóvenes plantean a legisladores las necesidades en salud mental
February 1, 2010	Press Release	MY LIFE Youth Day at the Capitol
November 2009	The Magellan	MY LIFE program announced as finalist for Council of State Governments Innovations Award
September 25, 2009	ADHS Press Release	Arizona Teen Program Named Finalist for Innovations Award
August 2009	The Magellan	Magellan and its mental health partners educate community through series of initiatives
May 2009	3 TV	MY LIFE members Hayley and Xavier starred in two public service announcements (PSA's) as part of the 1 in 4 campaign, which focuses on reducing the stigma associated with mental health. The PSA's aired during the month of May as part of Mental Health Awareness on 3TV. Click HERE to view these compelling PSA's.
May 2009	The Magellan	MY Fest '09 brings large crowd
April 17, 2009	Magellan News	MY Fest '09 Draws Record Crowds, Exhibitors and Sponsors
April 7, 2009	Press Release	Magellan of Arizona hosts festival led by youth to empower youth: MY Fest '09 raises awareness about behavioral/mental health, substance abuse, foster care
April 6, 2009	Arizona Republic	MY Fest '09 Festival Led by Youth to Empower Youth
February 2009	The Magellan	Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment (MY LIFE) has big plans for 2009
January 27, 2009	Press Release	Magellan Youth Group Bring Success Stories, Inspiration to Capitol
December 2008	AZ TEEN	Emotional overload: Living with an emotion disorder
November 2008	The Magellan	MY LIFE, Magellan's youth leaders are making a difference for positive change
July 18, 2008	Arizona Republic	Troubled youths find helping hand
July 7, 2008	Arizona Republic	Bipolar teen helps others cope with mental illness
August 2008	The Magellan	New youth leadership group gives new voice to mental health
May 30, 2008	Arizona Republic	MY Fest '08 youth entertainment coming
May 2008	The Magellan	Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment Presents MY Fest