As far as health issues go, matters of behavioral health present unique challenges, both for those struggling with disorders and for the broader community as well. 04/21/2015 Link to Source
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Behavioral healthcare providers must reinvent themselves or risk becoming obsolete. Kicking off the National Council for Mental Wellbeing 2015 conference in Orlando, Linda Rosenberg, president and CEO, shared her outlook … Read more
The Knife Chief Buffalo Nation Society, the Medicine Horse Society and the Red Journey Society all came together to examine the horrific number of suicides on the reservation and ways … Read more
With parity, the Affordable Care Act and the recent passage of the Excellence in Mental Health Act, mental health and addiction treatment organizations have new opportunities to serve their communities. … Read more
Elmhurst Hospital hosted a Community Collaboration Breakfast on April 15 to introduce Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to key leaders and groups in its service area, including school districts, churches, police … Read more
The Mental Health First Aid Act now has a companion bill in the House of Representatives. On Thursday, Representatives Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the Mental Health … Read more
The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is working to remove the barriers that prevent people from seeking help for mental health concerns through its Prevention and Early … Read more
When I was eighteen, like many young folks, I left my hometown in the coal fields of West Virginia to pursue a college degree. Energized by the prospect of being … Read more
When I was eighteen, like many young folks, I left my hometown in the coal fields of West Virginia to pursue a college degree. Energized by the prospect of being … Read more
When I was eighteen, like many young folks, I left my hometown in the coal fields of West Virginia to pursue a college degree. Energized by the prospect of being … Read more
The mental health services, which include counseling, advocacy, referral and telepsychiatry, are provided by North Central Behavioral Health Systems through a state grant that also assists neighboring Stark County, Donna … Read more
His parents, Chip and Gail, said their son had struggled with paranoid schizophrenia for more than two decades. They support LD 534, a bill proposed by Rep. Richard Malaby (R-Hancock) that … Read more
The process begins with establishing a relationship, and this alone can seem like a mind-bending proposition for many people. Downtown residents often ask, “How should I approach someone with signs … Read more
The counselor works with Muslim students at Penn and in the greater Philadelphia area, addressing the trauma and anxiety many experience as a result of Islamophobia and mental health stigma. … Read more
Cunningham talks openly about his struggles today. He said talk therapy and medication helped him tremendously. He also took a training called Mental Health First Aid. 04/07/2015 Link to Source
My niece Anna died just before Christmas after fighting an insidious disease for 10 years. She was 24. She had a great smile, always wanted to help others and loved her … Read more
Last week, lawmakers for the first time approved $1.5 million in state spending on training to improve police response to emotionally disturbed people during crises. Until now, such training has … Read more
According to Filiaggi, the Friends R Family Foundation was created to honor his wife while raising awareness of mental health issues and improving access to care and resources. “With Friends … Read more
Recent months mark the remodelling of priorities for firefighters in Ottawa. Current projects include mental health first-aid training, performance measurement plans, officer development strategies, revisions of recruitment standards and training … Read more
Mental illness cannot stay hidden in the closet. We as a community have to let people suffering from mental health issues or concerns know it is OK to talk about it … Read more
“If you communicate properly and you treat people with respect, a lot of times they will go without incident,” he said. 04/03/2015 Link to Source
Mental illness is real. But there are more people suffering who may not have been diagnosed. And the good news is it’s not as difficult to help someone suffering from … Read more
… not have more people trained in mental health first aid? The National Council for Mental Wellbeing … Full Text Outlet: San Jose Mercury News Publication Date: 04/03/2015 Media Group: Print Byline: From Mercury … Read more
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City on Thursday are announcing an ambitious initiative called Healthy KC aimed at improving health … Read more
representatives, set up mental health first aid, teach members to spot the early signs of a problem, stop … Full Text Outlet: European Union News Publication Date: 04/02/2015 Media Group: Print Country: United Kingdom
A mental health group is calling “foul” on this edgy TV ad being aired during the NCAA basketball tournament—and wants it benched. 04/01/2015 Link to Source
More than half of all U.S. residents have experienced a traumatic event, like domestic abuse, sexual assault, neglect or a disaster. The ideal place to identify and show universal precautions is … Read more
Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz appears to have suffered from a serious psychological illness and experts are saying we’re now at risk of further demonizing workers with mental health problems – … Read more
Jane and Nathan Welton believe that increased suicide awareness among Jonathan’s fellow students might have helped prevent their son’s death. 03/28/2015 Link to Source
Upper Valley public health officials say an annual ranking of the health status of each county in the United States will help guide them as they create action plans to … Read more
House Bill 1269 would require the Department of Correction or a health navigator — an inmate’s authorized representative — to apply for Medicaid for inmates who are potentially eligible for … Read more
Russell said the course is intended to “help people understand the signs of suicide and mental health issues.” He added it is especially important to educate those in “leadership roles,” … Read more
Aurora congressional candidate Andrew Romanoff has been named president and CEO of Mental Health America of Colorado, a longtime advocate for mental health systems and legislation. 03/23/2015 Link to Source
Colorado youths made a compelling presentation to state legislators on March 16, showing a young generation’s attempt to address and mend statewide issues… The committee made three detailed recommendations, including: … Read more
“Our new name gives us a chance to educate the community and start conversations about mental health and disabilities,” Meldrum said. She added that the agency is working with community … Read more
Idaho and the world was shocked when three-time Olympian Jeret “Speedy” Peterson committed suicide in 2011. The Boise skier’s mother started a foundation in his honor and, most recently, funded special … Read more
This week, The Atlantic hosted its seventh annual Health Forum, bringing together physicians, researchers, advocates, legislators, practitioners and health policy thought leaders to examine a wide range of health issues. … Read more
This week, The Atlantic hosted its seventh annual Health Forum, bringing together physicians, researchers, advocates, legislators, practitioners and health policy thought leaders to examine a wide range of health issues. … Read more
This map outlines the total number of people trained in Mental Health First Aid, by state, through February 2015. Figures in parentheses represent the number of instructors. States are color coded based on the percentage of their population trained in the program.
The Military Family Support Group is offering free Military Mental Health First Aid classes for veterans, servic Outlet: Mountain Democrat Publication Date: 03/19/2015 Media Group: Internet Country: United States of America Unique Visitors Per … Read more
Each year in the United States, suicide claims over 40,000 lives – more than war, murder, and natural disasters combined. In Florida, one person dies by suicide every three hours. … Read more
When Camdenton’s Police Chief Laura Wright learned about Governor Jay Nixon’s 2014 initiative to enhance Missouri’s responses to citizens with mental illness, she registered for training, as recommended for first … Read more
I strongly defend the spending of Mental Health Services Act dollars on Prevention/Early Intervention Programs. Ms. Bernard states this is “where most or all of the waste and misuse of … Read more
Members of the Sturgeon R-V faculty and staff spent Friday afternoon completing their mental health first aid course with representatives of the Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition and University … Read more
Teachers, nurses and beyond gathered in Belgrade for intensive Youth Mental Health First Aid training 03/18/2015 Link to Source
Missouri Department of Mental Health Director Keith Schafer is retiring after nearly three decades in the field. Schafer led the department as it redesigned its inpatient services, and he helped developed the … Read more
… premiumsPaid training (First Aid/CPR, NVCI, VPA, Mental Health First Aid etc)EFAP program Full Text Outlet: Canadian Government News Publication Date: 03/18/2015 Media Group: Print Country: United States of America
Would you know what to do if your son or daughter was experiencing depression and/or exhibiting signs of self-injury? Would you be able to help a co-worker presenting evidence of … Read more
The challenge, then and now, was, how law enforcement and the justice system should deal with getting those people the help they need. 03/17/2015 Link to Source
The company that manages mental health services for Idaho Medicaid patients is resuming a series of mental health trainings around the state. Optum has been doing what it calls mental … Read more
