The Speedy Foundation and Optum Idaho will offer a free mental-health first aid training in Spanish next month in Caldwell. 05/28/2015 Link to Source
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May is Mental Health Month; a time designated to learn more about the importance of our mental health and its effect on our daily living and functioning. Mental Health America reminds … Read more
Mental health is a concern among veterans of war. Studies have found veterans are much more likely to commit suicide than civilians. 05/26/2015 Link to Source
I am but one of many. Around 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem in any one year. Yes, really, 1 in 4. Look around you, … Read more
Stress, anxiety and depression are conditions that occur to all of us at various times. Yet, there is a stigma attached to discussing mental health. In recognition of Mental Health Month, … Read more
The Suicide Prevention Awareness Council, or SPARC, is gearing up to host the SPARC of Hope Walk this October. The organization was started in part by a pair of sisters who … Read more
Everyone knows that if you have a sore throat or aching back, you can go to the doctor to find out what’s wrong and seek treatment with the hope of … Read more
Serving as a volunteer has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember. The activities have run the gamut from schools, church, professional groups, … Read more
More than 100 Mental Health First Aid Instructors meet to celebrate milestones On Monday, May 18, North Carolina held its first Statewide Mental Health First Aid Instructors Summit. More than 130 … Read more
This week, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) hosted a Mental Health First Aid briefing as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. “Mental Health First Aid training is … Read more
On Tuesday, the National Council hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill for Congressional staff, educating them on the benefits of Mental Health First Aid. The briefing, sponsored by Representatives Lynn … Read more
On Tuesday, the National Council hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill for Congressional staff, educating them on the benefits of Mental Health First Aid. The briefing, sponsored by Representatives Lynn … Read more
“If we want our young people to be successful, we can’t just focus on academics. We have to focus on social and emotional needs of children,” she said. “The only … Read more
Department of Corrections Acting Secretary John Wetzel, today, announced the appointment of Lynn Patrone as the head of the DOC’s newly-created Office of Mental Health Advocate. In this capacity, Patrone … Read more
As the nation focuses on mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart announced Tuesday, May, 19 clinical psychologist Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia will be the … Read more
New curriculum specifically targets the mental health needs of the aging population WASHINGTON — This week the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health … Read more
The video – “Opening Minds – Ending Stigma” – features personal stories of how mental health illness, and in some cases suicides, have affected relatives and several well-known politicians, executives, … Read more
With a high rate of suicide in Washington County, anything less than its complete elimination is unacceptable, according to the keynote speaker at a suicide-prevention conference in Forest Grove last … Read more
At the “Embracing the Light” community breakfast, a fundraiser for National Alliance on Mental Illness, executive director Lori Jarvis-Steinwert said, “We underestimate how many people have a personal experience with … Read more
The statistics are staggering — in a given year, 20 percent of youth ages 13 to 18 have mental or addictive disorders. That’s one in five, folks. Stigma and misunderstanding are often … Read more
Everyone knows that if you have a sore throat or aching back, you can go to the doctor to find out what’s wrong and seek treatment with the hope of … Read more
Several agencies gathered recently for a Mental Health Lunch and Learn hosted by Horizons to get that conversation started because they see it as a critical step to creating a … Read more
Several agencies gathered recently for a Mental Health Lunch and Learn hosted by Horizons to get that conversation started because they see it as a critical step to creating a … Read more
Competitive wages and cheaper housing were two of the items identified by the Mayor’s Mental Health Task Force, that need attention in order to improve local mental health care. 05/15/2015 … Read more
During a medical emergency, people know to act. here are even catchy reminders of what to do. An initialism sometimes used in CPR training, for instance, is “ABC,” to prompt responders to check … Read more
Adolescence and early adulthood is a crucial time for fostering emotional and mental health. We know that about 75 percent of adults with lifetime mental health disorders report their symptoms … Read more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s of particular significance in Indiana where we’re at or near the top of one of those lists no state wants to be on. … Read more
Five teen suicides this school year – including three in the past month – have jolted the community. It’s the highest number in the history of Spokane Public Schools, prompting … Read more
Katie Stringer doesn’t want another person to feel alone in their mental illness. The Hempstead High School junior put a face to mental-health issues tonight when she shared her story during … Read more
Many lawyers suffer in silence rather than admit they struggle with depression, stress, anxiety and work-life balance. But help is available as various initiatives confront mental-health issues and their stigma … Read more
Last week was National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Every day, about 20 percent of students entering classrooms across the nation are struggling with mental health challenges. Seventeen percent of … Read more
My experience with depression and anxiety would have been so different had I not self-stigmatized and believed it would show weakness to admit I was struggling and needed help. Like … Read more
Last week, President Barack Obama signed a presidential declaration proclaiming May as Mental Health Month. Throughout the month, there will be important events and opportunities to expand awareness and increase … Read more
Last week, President Barack Obama signed a presidential declaration proclaiming May as Mental Health Month. Throughout the month, there will be important events and opportunities to expand awareness and increase … Read more
There may be many reasons why a person may choose not to seek treatment for a mental health problem. Keep in mind you can play a role in assisting that … Read more
As experts predict one in five people across the nation will have a mental illness, town officials are considering ways to improve mental health resources and may even hire a … Read more
The certification course teaches officers a five-step action plan to assess a situation, implement interventions and secure care for individuals. Participants learn about risk factors, warning signs of mental health … Read more
Health First Aid Act with Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS),” added Congresswoman Matsui. “That bipartisan … Full Text Outlet: Targeted News Service Publication Date: 05/01/2015 Media Group: Other Byline: Targeted News Country: United States of America
Training offered throughout the region was made possible in part by a $100,000 “Project Aware” grant from the federal government. The training, which is open to anyone in schools or the community … Read more
When most people think of providing first aid in a given situation they probably think of tending to an obvious physical injury. What would you do if instead of an … Read more
Care builds hope when it comes to mental health. This was one of the main messages brought forward by Dennis Mohatt, vice president for behavioral health with the Western Interstate Commission … Read more
“People don’t know what mental illness is, they don’t realize it’s a brain disorder,” says Peggy Loveless. “We get sick from here down and that’s okay, but getting sick from … Read more
As humans, we all experience normal levels of anxiety from time to time. Anxiety is essential in a fight or flight situation, where we need to run or fight off … Read more
CONTACT We Care, headquartered in Westfield, recently welcomed a new group of volunteer listeners to its suicide-prevention hotline, where they will be among those who answer the calls and texts … Read more
In recognition of his leadership and commitment to service, the CarePlus Foundation is proud to honor Kenneth R. Ehrenberg, Paramus Chief of Police, at the 17th Annual Courage Awards Gala … Read more
With enough federal funding, a mental health first aid course in the Bay Area has the potential to save lives across the country and become “what CPR is to heart … Read more
Longmont Community Services Director Karen Roney, along with Public Safety Chief Mike Butler, presented City Council with their initial ideas and plans for improving mental health services and access for … Read more
Mental Health First Aid is a dynamic eight hour program that promotes mental health as a key part of … Full Text Outlet: Morgan Messenger Publication Date: 04/22/2015 Media Group: Print Country: United States … Read more
The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Center for Ethnic Psychological Research and Application (CEPRA) is training North Florida citizens and organizations to possess skills that are in high demand … Read more
It’s not very often that someone can say he talked a person out of jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Gary Scheppke can. 04/21/2015 Link to Source
