Nearly $13 million in federal grants will be used in Michigan schools to improve students’ health and safety, the Michigan Department of Education announced today, in partnership with the Michigan … Seguir leyendo
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… Coastal Plain Learning Council will offer mental health first–aid training for those who work with youth in Full Text Outlet: Wilson Daily Times Publication Date: 11/07/2014 Media Group: Print Country: United States of … Seguir leyendo
grant to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid training in our schools is a tremendous step in our effort … Full Text Outlet: Targeted News Service Publication Date: 11/07/2014 Media Group: Other Byline: Targeted … Seguir leyendo
A new study administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and published in Psychiatric Services today found many common insurance and … Seguir leyendo
Mental Health First Aid, MHFA, isn’t as familiar or commonly known as CPR, but a national public education program aims to ensure that it is. Locally, the seeds of this … Seguir leyendo
… addition to increasing mental health literacy through Youth Mental Health First Aid training Full Text Outlet: Targeted News Service Publication Date: 11/06/2014 Media Group: Other Byline: Targeted News Country: United States of America
On the day that a 15-year-old boy at Marysville-Pilchuck High School near Seattle shot five friends before turning the gun on himself, Marysville School Superintendent Becky Berg was in Olympia, … Seguir leyendo
This map outlines the total number of people trained in Mental Health First Aid, by state, through October 2014. Figures in parentheses represent the number of instructors. States are color … Seguir leyendo
… allow teachers to attend Youth Mental Health First Aid, which trains educators to detect mental health … Full Text Outlet: West Hawaii Today Publication Date: 11/03/2014 Media Group: Print Country: United States of … Seguir leyendo
… spring, and training teachers in mental–health first aid.Planning will start even sooner.”We’ll be up … Full Text Outlet: Seattle Times Publication Date: 11/03/2014 Media Group: Print Country: United States of America Circulation: 262,087
Services – Support Start-up of Mental Health First Aid Classes. $2,450 Aging, Disability and Transit … Full Text Outlet: Reidsville Review Publication Date: 11/02/2014 Media Group: Print Country: United States of America Circulation: 3,699
… symptoms of suicide,” Tucker said. Tucker is also certified in mental health first aid and is a licensed Full Text Outlet: Reidsville Review Publication Date: 11/02/2014 Media Group: Print Country: United States of … Seguir leyendo
… launched for veterans and military. The Mental Health First Aid program was launched for community members Full Text Outlet: Salisbury Post Publication Date: 11/02/2014 Media Group: Print Country: United States of America Circulation: 16,046
We at The Advocate wish to thank Mental Health and Recovery of Licking and Knox Counties and Mental Health of America of Licking County for hosting an informative and well-attended … Seguir leyendo
… to help school officials deal with children suffering from mental illness. Youth Mental Health First Aid is Full Text Outlet: Half Moon Bay Review Publication Date: 10/30/2014 Media Group: Print Country: United States … Seguir leyendo
West Virginia schools will receive nearly $10 million in federal grants to increase awareness of mental health among children and “curb gun violence,” the state Department of Education announced Wednesday. … Seguir leyendo
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will receive a grant for $9.7 million to curb gun violence by connecting families, schools and communities to mental health services. West Virginia … Seguir leyendo
Community Reach Center focused on the thousands of uninsured and underinsured Coloradoans – the new face of indigent care – at its 2014 Legislative Breakfast held Wednesday, October 22, at … Seguir leyendo
Some Baraboo School District educators and staff gathered on their day off Friday to learn new skills for helping those experiencing mental health issues. During a special daylong workshop at … Seguir leyendo
… about mental health disorders by attending one of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) classes presented by Full Text Outlet: St. Albans Messenger Publication Date: 10/28/2014 Media Group: Print Country: United States of … Seguir leyendo
In a speech to the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, Alaskan Congressman Don Young today shared his sincere and honest apology for the pain caused by his recent statements on the issue … Seguir leyendo
After a Valley dustup over the issues of suicide and gay marriage, U.S. Rep. Don Young issued a blanket apology for remarks on suicide that angered Wasilla High School students … Seguir leyendo
I took a workshop on Mental Health First Aid on Tuesday. There was much discussion about what are called substance abuse disorders. While there are a lot of good reasons … Seguir leyendo
U.S. Senator Mark Begich issued a statement today on comments about suicide made by Congressman Don Young to a group of students at Wasilla High School. Begich is issuing his … Seguir leyendo
… cosponsored and voted to fund the Mental Health First Aid act, which was enacted into law. It gives $10 … Full Text Outlet: Targeted News Service Publication Date: 10/24/2014 Media Group: Other … Seguir leyendo
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined with students, business leaders and nonprofit organizations on Thursday, to launch “Stand Up Orlando,” the City’s new community-wide anti-bullying campaign. Stand Up Orlando is a … Seguir leyendo
… prevention training, such as cultural competency and sensitivity training, mental health first–aid training Full Text Outlet: Targeted News Service Publication Date: 10/23/2014 Media Group: Other Byline: Targeted News Country: United States of America
… (RVNA) is sponsoring an eight-hour certification course in mental health first aid training over two days Full Text Outlet: Wilton Bulletin Publication Date: 10/23/2014 Media Group: Print Country: United States of America Circulation: 3,325
… in Maryland schools.Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches a five-step action plan to offer initial … Full Text Outlet: Targeted News Service Publication Date: 10/22/2014 Media Group: Other Byline: Targeted News Country: United States … Seguir leyendo
… about mental health disorders by attending one of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) classes presented by Full Text Outlet: St. Albans Messenger Publication Date: 10/21/2014 Media Group: Print Country: United States of … Seguir leyendo
Foxborough Regional Charter School has been awarded $99,948 to increase mental health literacy, improve school climate, prevent school violence and increase access to mental health services in the community. The … Seguir leyendo
BLOOMINGTON — Just as people learn CPR to restore breathing and heart beat, there are steps people can take to help someone in a mental health crisis. Link to Source
A new program in Yulee is tackling an illness that claims the life of 22 veterans per day, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The launch of the Mental … Seguir leyendo
Citizens in Fairfield are receiving training for mental health first aid. The community organization “Fairfield Cares” organized the training event. Link to Source
If a mother can only be as happy as her unhappiest child, the unhappiest of mothers are those whose children have died, particularly when the death was intentional. For them, … Seguir leyendo
School employees and parents in four Warren County school districts will learn to recognize and help youths 12 to 18 years old with suicidal tendencies and other mental problems through … Seguir leyendo
There is a quote from J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” that reads “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if only one remembers … Seguir leyendo
As Tyler churches aim to address mental health issues among their congregations more effectively, black churches are no exception. Link to Source
Kalispell Public Schools, along with along with Butte and Browning school districts, will share $1.275 million of an $8.5 million Project AWARE grant awarded to the state Office of Public … Seguir leyendo
Chirlane McCray, the wife of Mayor Bill de Blasio, visited the Bronx Friday to focus on a new program designed to help diagnose mental health issues. Youth Mental Health First … Seguir leyendo
The Charlottesville Fire Department (CFD) is one of just a handful in the state to receive new training in mental health emergencies. It is all to better assist the community and hopefully … Seguir leyendo
… all premier league clubs have a mental health first–aid the running sessions for academies academy … Full Text Outlet: TVEyes – BBC Radio 5 Live Publication Date: 10/10/2014 Media Group: Print Country: United … Seguir leyendo
The Montana Office of Public Instruction announced on Monday that it has received three grants totaling more than $12.5 million to improve school climate and school safety and support the … Seguir leyendo
Armstrong County’s first responders and employees in several health-based agencies are getting special training that will help them better handle emergency situations involving people suffering from mental illness. Link to … Seguir leyendo
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the third leading cause of death in teenage boys. Link to Source
Monterey County will receive nearly $18 million dollars over the next few years to tackle youth violence, improve school performance, and provide support for students in general to help them … Seguir leyendo
Coatesville Area School District is one of more than 100 in the state to receive a $100,000 grant to fund Youth Mental Health First Aid training. “This public/private partnership comes … Seguir leyendo
I tried to end my life one night after having a wonderful fun-filled evening with friends. It was in November 2012; I had a plan in place for months. Not … Seguir leyendo
University of Missouri Extension is offering a “Mental Health First Aid” series of trainings for child care providers of all types with programs in Christian County Oct. 7, 14, 28 … Seguir leyendo
Terena Richardson of Waterford could have spent Saturday enjoying the sunny fall weather but instead devoted her day to learning how to help others having a mental health crisis. Full … Seguir leyendo
