El supermercado ya cuenta con una clínica de salud, pero ahora -junto al tensiómetro automático- hay un quiosco que ofrece exámenes de salud mental. Un ShopRite de Hunting Park alberga ahora el primer centro de salud mental en un establecimiento minorista. Enlace a la fuente
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 a storm’s devastation in the back of our heads once it stops being the top news story of the day. But the recovery work can … Seguir leyendo
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 2014. Alabama 1,209 Alaska 1,778 Arizona 7,355 Arkansas 1,294 California 28,059 Colorado 11,471 Connecticut 4,425 Delaware 191 District of Columbia 2,196 Florida 4113 Georgia 4,335 … Seguir leyendo
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 older twin sisters. Full Text
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 classes are even available in the D.C. area. Link to Source
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 Text
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 attention in class; or even seems depressed? Link to Source
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 to dissolve the stigma around mental illness, and ease the pressure on city public safety and law enforcement professionals. It was two Central New Mexico … Seguir leyendo
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 than 2,000 individuals. Link to Source
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 on Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety. The briefings were sponsored by the National Council, with Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Mark Begich (D-AK) … Seguir leyendo
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 says, “After she passed, nothing was said about it. No one talked about it.” In her home, she says, sadness was an “invisible subject.” And … Seguir leyendo
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 properly deal with people with mental illnesses. David Johnson testified about the success Bert Nash has had in providing the training to law enforcement officials … Seguir leyendo
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 they turn violent. More than 900 of the sheriff’s 2,400 law enforcement and corrections deputies have taken a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Training course. But freeing … Seguir leyendo
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 Members of Congress Convene for Briefing on Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety Officers Innovative Program Offers Proven Techniques to Recognize and Respond to … Seguir leyendo
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 teach a program called Mental Health First Aid, which aims to be the mental health equivalent of a first aid course for physical ailments. Link … Seguir leyendo
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 Chaney whispering in her ear. “Don’t trust him. Is he looking at you? Why would he want to talk to you?” Chaney said. Link to … Seguir leyendo
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 they turn violent. More than 900 of the PBSO’s 2,400 law enforcement and corrections deputies have taken a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Training course. But freeing … Seguir leyendo
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 are among those attending the five-day session in Manchester to become certified as instructors who can teach others how to recognize the signs of mental … Seguir leyendo
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 to Source
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 a story in Saturday’s News Tribune. Link to Source
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 to a mental health crisis. Link to Source
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 recognize and respond to someone on the verge of crisis arising from mental illness or substance abuse. Link to Source
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 Health First Aid training program beginning today in Manchester, N.H. The program will train 30 future instructors from across the state, who will in turn … Seguir leyendo
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 how to recognize the symptoms and connect people to treatment and resources. Link to Source
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 (R-PA) and Ron Barber (D-AZ) led a bipartisan group of legislators in meeting last Tuesday to identify where the two bills have common ground and … Seguir leyendo
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. Full Text
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 and/or mental health disabilities. The 1999 Olmstead case upheld the civil rights of people with disabilities to live in communities instead of institutions in compliance … Seguir leyendo
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 Service provided deputies with information on how to deal with and de-escalate situations involving people with mental illness. Full Story
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 week. Justified or not, these crimes continue to fuel public discourse about our present mental health system. Many of these instances, including last month’s mass … Seguir leyendo
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 period of mass shootings. 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 mental health reforms. Hopefully both parties can work together to help address a critical issue. In one of the proposed bills, there is a push … Seguir leyendo
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 decisions, word of mouth: many times, these sources fail to acknowledge the crisis people may be in as they commit criminal, desperate or unusual acts. … Seguir leyendo
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 at some point. But there is hope. And it is you. Link to Source
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 the signs of an impending or full-blown psychiatric crisis in a college-dorm atmosphere… Link to Source
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’ to draw attention to mental health care and education as part of the larger awareness efforts of Mental Health Month. “More than 61 million American … Seguir leyendo
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. Full Text
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 Council’s advocacy day. Vermont was well represented at Hill Day with 17 professionals, from several Vermont Designated Agencies, on hand to advocate for the families … Seguir leyendo
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 waters beneath. He’s here to tell his tale only because Sgt. Kevin Briggs of the California Highway Patrol witnessed his plunge and was already on … Seguir leyendo
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 country look to Tucson as a model. Community Partnership of Southern Arizona has led these groundbreaking and successful developments, working alongside community stakeholders, the criminal … Seguir leyendo
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 our nation’s mental health system. Mental health issues affect millions of Americans and create challenges for families and communities all over the country. Senator Ayotte … Seguir leyendo
“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 14. Today McAndrew is a member of the Children’s Hospital Colorado Youth Board, advocating for teens like her who are battling depression and other forms … Seguir leyendo
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. – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing (National Council), along with leaders from veterans service organizations and fellow mental health advocates, today launched a new training … Seguir leyendo
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