A training program now available in Laramie aims to equip residents to respond to a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Several employees at Peak Wellness Center are certified to … Read more
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At the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center on Thursday, Eyvette Carter struggled to carry on a basic conversation with her husband, Warren. She was distracted in no small part by Karl … Read more
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies, who encounter mentally ill people more than most residents, are taking classes to learn more about those individuals, with the hopes of defusing incidents before … Read more
Española Police officers will get further training on interacting with people who have mental health issues, following the aftermath of a teen’s recent officer-involved fatal shooting. Link to Source
Thirty people being trained in “mental health first aid” this week will bring what they learn to the rest of New Hampshire. Community mental health care workers and police officers … Read more
Boca Raton‘s political, business, law enforcement, healthcare and nonprofit leaders came together to hear a call to action to start dealing openly with mental illness, especially in young people. Link … Read more
In the future, Missourians may look back on this decade as a time when mental health initiatives gained traction. Among those initiatives is mental health first aid, the subject of … Read more
Churches across Chicago are offering training programs to teach their congregations about mental illness. The “Mental Health First Aid” program will use role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to respond … Read more
By the close of the week three clinicians at Genesis Behavioral Health will become certified Mental Health First Aid Instructors equipped to train others from all walks of life to … Read more
Innovative Program Promotes Proven Techniques to Recognize and Respond to Mental Illness and Addiction WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing announced its support for the week-long Mental … Read more
MANCHESTER (AP) — Thirty people being trained in “mental health first aid” this week will bring what they learn Link to Source
One in four adults in the U.S. will experience mental illness in their lifetime. That statistic provides fuel for the mental health first aid movement, which aims to teach people … Read more
The lead sponsors of rival behavioral health reform bills are meeting to negotiate a deal that may have a chance of moving forward in Congress this year. Congressmen Tim Murphy … Read more
Wednesday night, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Michael Gauger was called to a scene where a man, apparently suffering from dementia, was in an armed standoff with deputies. … Read more
Fifteen years ago this month, a U.S. Supreme Court case was decided that would fundamentally change the course of treatment and services for people with disabilities, specifically those with intellectual … Read more
The one thing a teacher should never say to a teenager in crisis is, “You’ll get over it soon.” Full Text
More than two dozen Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies gathered at the county’s training facility Monday for a mental health first aid training course. The Alpert Jewish Family and Children’s … Read more
Mental health reform has been in the air since the tragic 2012 mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. In that time, the nation has witnessed 74 more school shootings, including one last … Read more
Washington County residents will soon have the opportunity to be trained in mental health first aid, a 21st century worldwide concept that reached the U.S. in the midst of a … Read more
Howard County officials are looking to a new task force to improve mental health services and address gaps in the system. Read more
The guest opinion column, “How Congress can solve our mental health crisis,” published on May 19 in The Advocate, illuminates the partisan issues that might prevent passage of major national … Read more
When you hear the term, “mentally ill,” what comes to mind? Typically, a community learns about mental illness in a way that’s disconnected from the illness. Media, police reports, court … Read more
Have you ever wondered what to do when someone you know is having an emotional crisis? One out of four people you meet has struggled with a mental health problem … Read more
The fine OpEd about college campus violence by professors Deborah Rogers and Howard Segal that appeared recently in the BDN got me thinking about how easy it is to miss … Read more
Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-8), along with a bipartisan group of lawmakers, introduced legislation [H.Res. 572] earlier this month designating the first full week of May as ‘National Mental Health No Stigma Week’ … Read more
Governor Sam Brownback, flanked by cabinet secretaries and advocates from across the state, today announced his administration’s plans to continue strengthening the delivery of mental health services in the State of Kansas. … Read more
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, representing over 2000 member organizations nationwide, held its annual conference in Washington, D.C., from May 5 to 7 culminating with Hill Day 2014, the … Read more
Kevin Hines said that he felt “instant regret” the moment he gave in to despair and catapulted himself over the railing of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, plummeting to the … Read more
Southern Arizona can be proud of the comprehensive and accessible behavioral health services right here in Pima County. In many ways we are leading the nation, and communities throughout the … Read more
With the nation observing Mental Health Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today called on Congress to act on several bills she has introduced or cosponsored that would strengthen … Read more
“The first time I tried to kill myself, I was 11,” Casey McAndrew told the audience during the Stepping up for our Communities event at Arapahoe Community College on May … Read more
Brandon Marshall, Chicago Bear’s wide receiver and Awards of Excellence winner, discusses mental health awareness on ESPN’s First Take with Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless. Watch the video.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2014 Contact: Heather Cobb at 202-684-7457 x277, heatherc@thenationalcouncil.org Innovative Program Offers Proven Techniques to Recognize and Respond to Mental Illness and Addiction WASHINGTON, D.C. – … Read more
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is joining with Governor Rick Snyder and local Mental Health First Aid trainers to celebrate Michigan Mental Health First Aid week May 18-26, … Read more
Several members of Congress have added themselves as cosponsors to the Mental Health First Aid Act and Behavioral Health IT Act in the wake of the National Council’s 10th annual … Read more
26 Fulton County School Counselors were trained in Mental Health First Aid this week. If your organization or school is interested in receiving information about this training, please contact Marti Vogt at … Read more
The Arizona State Legislature passed a series of new mental health laws this session that went largely unheralded by the media, despite their significance. Had these laws been in place, … Read more
Fairfax County is offering courses teaching the basics identifying mental health warning signs and helping those who suffer from mental illnesses, useful skills that might save lives. Fairfax County is … Read more
Parents are accustomed to dealing with cuts, broken bones and the physical wounds of childhood. But there is little preparation for what to do when your child is feeling alone, … Read more
Earlier this week, members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce – which oversees many policies related to mental health and substance use – introduced legislation to improve the … Read more
For three years running Annapolis Royal has hosted the Annapolis County Defeat Depression walk/run/bike to raise funds for mental wellbeing in the Valley area, an initiative started by the Mood … Read more
This is the second in a four-part series about individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and are living successfully in your community. This series was initiated by … Read more
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) is hosting several events across the commonwealth to remind Pennsylvanians of the importance of awareness surrounding mental … Read more
The CarePlus Foundation is pleased to announce that the Paramus Stigma-Free Zone is among the honorees at the 16th annual Courage Awards Gala to be held on May 28th, 2014 … Read more
If you saw a service member or veteran struggling with substance abuse, post-traumatic stress or depression, would you know how to encourage them to get help? A new program aims … Read more
Beth Wilkinson became her dying father’s main caregiver at age 16, so she had to grow up fast. “I was working, paying bills, going to school and taking care of … Read more
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released its Request for Applications (RFA) related to $15 million in new funding for communities to offer Mental Health First … Read more
Many people pay attention to their physical health, but total wellness involves eight basic dimensions: spiritual, financial, social, occupational, intellectual, emotional, physical and environmental. This month, May, has been designated … Read more
On Tuesday, nearly three dozen people gathered at the Dubuque County Emergency Responder Training Facility to attend a free, two-day training course to become mental health first-responders. As executive director … Read more
Almost everyone in Victoria has a Pepper story. “My daughter, who is in fourth grade, even talks about him,” District Attorney Stephen Tyler said. “He’s more famous than you or … Read more
