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Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) filed legislation to help expand the ranks of Texas’ mental health professionals and improve access to mental health services. 12/16/2014  Link to Source

If you noticed someone was struggling with a mental health issue, would you intervene? Would you know what to say and how to say it? Would you know where to … Read more

North Dakota lawmakers outlined legislative proposals Wednesday to begin filling serious gaps in the state’s mental health services that are especially dire in the west. 12/11/2014 Link to Source

North Dakota lawmakers outlined legislative proposals Wednesday to begin filling serious gaps in the state’s mental health services that are especially dire in the west. 12/11/2014  Link to Source

Community officials have announced that members of the public and professionals will have the chance to participate in the national Mental Health First Aid program on January 15 and 16. … Read more

One in five children suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder, but approximately 75 percent do not receive treatment. This can be due to several factors including children not being … Read more

Southwest Guidance Center is using the Mental Health First Aid  program to train locals to help identify mental health conditions and help in a non-professional capacity.  12/08/2014  Link to Source

As mental health care services in the state struggle to survive, so do many Kansas who face depression. 12/08/2014  Link to Source

… you have no clinical training — Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental … Full Text Outlet:  US Official News Publication Date:  12/08/2014 Media Group:  Other Country:  United States … Read more

If you noticed someone was struggling with a mental health issue, would you intervene? Would you know what to say and how to say it? Would you know where to … Read more

Seminars on how to help a family member, friend or colleague who is suffering from a mental illness are growing in popularity in New Brunswick. 12/05/2014 Link to Source

A new on-campus mental health initiative was unveiled at Brandon University this morning 12/05/2014 Source URL:  Link to Source

The Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University’s School of Public Health-Bloomington has been awarded a two-year, $3,045,375 grant by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction to help … Read more

… That’s why Wood County NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is offering Mental Health First Aid Full Text Outlet:  Sentinel-Tribune Publication Date:  12/04/2014 Media Group:  Print Country:  United States of America Circulation:  10,550

Colorado College was recognized for its forward-looking programs and significant leadership in the mental health field by Mental Health America of Colorado (MHAC) at a tribute in Denver on Saturday, … Read more

Brandon University is launching a campus-wide mental health initiative today aimed at ramping up student services as visits to campus counsellors continue to increase each year. 12/03/2014 Link to Source

The Boiler Room stands to benefit from an unlimited double match pledge as it participates in #GivingTuesday, a global effort by charities and nonprofits meant to transform how people think … Read more

A youth mental health first aid training course will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday at Northwood Children’s Services, 4000 W. Ninth St. 12/02/2014 Link to Source

OSKALOOSA — Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services will be offering mental health First Aid training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 6 in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center … Read more

Samaritan Center for Congregations is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid classes specifically designed for staff and volunteers of faith communities who work with youth and young adults. This class … Read more

In an effort to better address the needs of the estimated 40 percent of adults living with serious mental illness who do not receive mental health services,1 Connect 4 Mental Health® (C4MH) … Read more

State Delegate John O’Bannon, a neurologist who represents part of Richmond and Henrico County, serves as the chairman of a General Assembly commission dedicated to improving Virginia’s mental health services. … Read more

One of the challenges we still need to unravel as we come to grips with mental health issues in the United States is the silence. Much too often, these are … Read more

A South Dakota group is set to present a free training session on mental health first aid. The Helpline Center Suicide and Crisis Support will be hosting the event in … Read more

Dr. Jackie C. Robinson’s path toward a career in psychology began as early as high school. Robinson was one of three African-Americans to integrate a public school in her small … Read more

a million dollars in funding for Mental Health First Aid, a program that teaches skills to identify and help pe Outlet:  Tucson Local Media Publication Date:  12/01/2014 Media Group:  Internet Country:  United States of … Read more

with mental illness have endured stigma, ignorance and fear associated with it. Now important educational tools, like Mental Heal Outlet:  elpasotimes.com Publication Date:  12/01/2014 Media Group:  Internet Country:  United States of America Unique Visitors … Read more

Mental Health First Aid training session – The Daily Herald: Features Posted: Thursday, November 27, 2014 6:00 a Outlet:  Daily Herald Publication Date:  12/01/2014 Media Group:  Internet Country:  United States of America Unique Visitors … Read more

Administration in the amount of $99,890. The grant will be used over the next two years to provide Youth Mental Health Fir Outlet:  yourhoustonnews.com Publication Date:  12/01/2014 Media Group:  Internet Country:  United States of … Read more

’s called “mental health first aid.” The comparison to physical first aid is apt: Just as first aid is not inten Outlet:  Corvallis Gazette-Times Publication Date:  12/01/2014 Media Group:  Internet Country:  United States of … Read more

The Government of Canada is investing $970K* over six years, and $150K ongoing annually, to develop and implement a Canadian Veteran-specific version of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training across … Read more

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota presented Rep. Carolyn Laine with a Legislator of the Year Award at its annual conference, held in St. Paul on Nov. … Read more

WESTFIELD, NJ — Headquartered in Westfield, with a listening hub in Morristown, CONTACT We Care is Central and Northern New Jersey’s crisis listening line, receiving more than 17,000 calls per year. This … Read more

A federal grant awarded to Madison-Oneida BOCES could help provide mental health “first aid” training to hundreds of local education and law enforcement professionals, helping them recognize and respond to … Read more

The Butte school district has started interviews for two new positions created for the Project AWARE training program. 11/27/2014 Link to Source

The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) welcomes the$200 million over five years for mental illness jointly announced by the Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence last Sunday and the $5 million announced by … Read more

Veterans seeking benefits for mental illness and injury are getting a raw deal from the federal government when it comes to timely access, a report from the auditor general confirms. … Read more

On November 22, a group of students, veterans, and other interested community leaders participated in a free Mental Health First Aid for Veterans (MHFA) training. The training was hosted by Congresswoman … Read more

On November 22, a group of students, veterans, and other interested community leaders participated in a free Mental Health First Aid for Veterans (MHFA) training. The training was hosted by Congresswoman … Read more

Federal and local health officials are investigating potential suicide clusters in Fairfax County following the deaths of three teenage girls since September. 11/26/2014 Link to Source

The Richland County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is offering a training session for those interested in learning mental health first aid. 11/26/2014 Link to Source

The City of Brockville will play a part in a $200 million mental health initiative for military veterans and active service members announced by the Canadian government. 11/26/2014 Link to … Read more

As new parents, we prepare for the worst in terms of our babies’ health and safety. Before we even give birth, many of us spend a Saturday learning Infant and … Read more