The supermarket already has a health clinic, but now — right next to the automatic blood pressure cuff — there’s a kiosk that provides mental health screening. A ShopRite in … Read more
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The clean up after a storm like Sandy is a long-term effort. It’s relatively easy for those of us that don’t live in the immediate or surrounding areas to put … Read more
A group of 21 high school students recently attended the 2014 Mini-Medical School, organized by the Wake Area Health Education Center in partnership with Vance-Granville Community College. Link to Source
The chart below identifies the total number of people trained in Mental Health First Aid in each state (plus the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico) as of July … Read more
Recently, the Somerset Hills YMCA proudly accepted the NJ State Governor’s Jefferson Award for Building Community. Link to Source
Aggression. Anger. Mood swings. Lee Crosby’s son showed the symptoms, but with virtually nowhere to turn for advice, she wrote it off as sibling rivalry between her son and his … Read more
WASHINGTON — The mental health first-aid program was first researched and launched in Australia, and has been in the U.S. for the last four to five years — and the … Read more
The Butte school board gave curriculum director Jim O’Neill the nod Monday to apply for a five-year, $1.2 million grant that would help increase awareness of mental health issues. Full … Read more
Teachers know that if one of their kids gets a cut or a scrape, to reach for the bandages. But what if a kid has a panic attack; can’t pay … Read more
Albuquerque’s mayor and other city staff members took eight hours Saturday to learn how to identify and help deal with people going through mental health crises, part of an effort … Read more
Nine grants have been approved by The Blue Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors, providing $73,142 in funding to regional nonprofit programs that will serve more … Read more
Mental Health First Aid can help improve law enforcement officers’ responses to individuals in behavioral health crises and make communities healthier, said a panel of speakers at two Wednesday briefings … Read more
When Amber Cavarlez was in high school and her mother died of colon cancer, she and her Filipino Catholic family went to church and lit candles every day. But, she … Read more
The CEO of Lawrence’s Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center testified before congressional staffers in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday about the importance of training public safety officers on how to … 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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Cobb at 202-684-7457 x277 July 16, 2014 heatherc@thenationalcouncil.org or Kirk Monroe at 202-207-3646 kmonroe@prismpublicaffairs.com National Council and … Read more
A newly-established task force studying gaps in mental health services will assist in the development of a Comprehensive Behavioral Health Action Plan for Howard County. Link to Source
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
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
