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SATURdAY, mAY 25, 2019 | JUnE - mEnTAl HEAlTH nwAdg.cOm/YOUATYOURBEST | YOU AT YOUR BEST | 5 David L. Baker, DO sPeCiAL To nWA DeMoCRAT-GAzeTTe David L. Baker, DO, is a general, trauma and bariatric surgeon at Freeman Health System and is the medical director of both Freeman Breast Specialty Services and Freeman Surgical Center. He has also been Secretary and Treasurer for Freeman since 2014 and was the Chair of the Department of Surgery from 2013-2014. Dr. Baker graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Pittsburg State University in 2000 and received his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, Mo., in 2004. He completed his general surgery residency at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital in 2009. Dr. Baker is trained in all bariatric surgeries, including LAP-BAND®, and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the Society for American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Freeman HealtH SyStem PhysicianProFiLe: sPonsoR ConTenT By KARen RiCe nWA DeMoCRAT-GAzeTTe Arkansas rates 37th out of 50 states in mental health ranking, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The higher the number, the lower prevalence of mental illness and better access to care. People often don't get the mental health services they need because they don't know where to start. Talk to your primary care doctor or another health professional about mental health problems. Ask them to connect you with the right mental health services. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help for yourself, your friends, your family, or your students. Emergency 911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. Arkansas 211 2-1-1 is a free referral and information helpline that connects people to a wide range of health and human services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To contact 2-1-1 in any state, including Arkansas, simply dial the numbers 2-1-1 from any phone. Suicide prevention For immediate help with suicide or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours a day at 800-273-TALK (8255), or get more information at SuicidePreventionLifeline.org. Veterans Crisis Line Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves. Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) –Arkansas This group is the state affiliate of a national organization representing families and people affected by mental health disorders in the United States. NAMI Arkansas provides and coordinates a network of support, education and advocacy for people living with mental illness, their families and the community. For more information, visit namiarkansas.org. More information about mental health and resources for where to get help can be found at mentalhealth.gov. Mental health resources