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May 27, 2014

Governor Sam Brownback Announces Programs to Strengthen Mental Health Delivery…

Governor Sam Brownback, flanked by cabinet secretaries and advocates from across the state, today announced his administration’s plans to continue strengthening…

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May 24, 2014

Vt. agencies participate in Mental Health Advocacy Day

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, representing over 2000 member organizations nationwide, held its annual conference in Washington, D.C., from…

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May 23, 2014

Apply for Mental Health First Aid Funding from SAMHSA

View the application guidelines   Washington, DC (April 18, 2014)– The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released…

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May 23, 2014

Mental health first aid can help prevent suicide

Kevin Hines said that he felt “instant regret” the moment he gave in to despair and catapulted himself over the…

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May 23, 2014

Neal Cash: Tucson is a model for expanding mental health…

Southern Arizona can be proud of the comprehensive and accessible behavioral health services right here in Pima County. In many…

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May 22, 2014

AYOTTE URGES ACTION ON LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH

With the nation observing Mental Health Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today called on Congress to act on…

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May 20, 2014

Hundreds trained in suicide prevention at ACC

“The first time I tried to kill myself, I was 11,” Casey McAndrew told the audience during the Stepping up…

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May 20, 2014

Brandon Marshall Discusses Mental Health Awareness on ESPN’s First Take Yes

Brandon Marshall, Chicago Bear’s wide receiver and Awards of Excellence winner, discusses mental health awareness on ESPN’s First Take with…

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May 19, 2014

Michigan Brings Mental Health First Aid Trainings to Communities

The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is joining with Governor Rick Snyder and local Mental Health First Aid trainers…

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May 15, 2014

Congressional Cosponsors Join Behavioral Health Bills After Hill Day

Several members of Congress have added themselves as cosponsors to the Mental Health First Aid Act and Behavioral Health IT…

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May 15, 2014

Mental Health First Aid Training delivered to Fulton County School…

26 Fulton County School Counselors were trained in Mental Health First Aid this week.  If your organization or school is interested…

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May 13, 2014

Laws that may have averted Jan. 8 attack finally changed

The Arizona State Legislature passed a series of new mental health laws this session that went largely unheralded by the…

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