North Dakota lawmakers outlined legislative proposals Wednesday to begin filling serious gaps in the state’s mental health services that are especially dire in the west. 12/11/2014 Link to Source
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Community officials have announced that members of the public and professionals will have the chance to participate in the national Mental Health First Aid program on January 15 and 16. … Read more
One in five children suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder, but approximately 75 percent do not receive treatment. This can be due to several factors including children not being … Read more
Southwest Guidance Center is using the Mental Health First Aid program to train locals to help identify mental health conditions and help in a non-professional capacity. 12/08/2014 Link to Source
As mental health care services in the state struggle to survive, so do many Kansas who face depression. 12/08/2014 Link to Source
… you have no clinical training — Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental … Full Text Outlet: US Official News Publication Date: 12/08/2014 Media Group: Other Country: United States … Read more
If you noticed someone was struggling with a mental health issue, would you intervene? Would you know what to say and how to say it? Would you know where to … Read more
Seminars on how to help a family member, friend or colleague who is suffering from a mental illness are growing in popularity in New Brunswick. 12/05/2014 Link to Source
A new on-campus mental health initiative was unveiled at Brandon University this morning 12/05/2014 Source URL: Link to Source
The Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University’s School of Public Health-Bloomington has been awarded a two-year, $3,045,375 grant by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction to help … Read more
… That’s why Wood County NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is offering Mental Health First Aid Full Text Outlet: Sentinel-Tribune Publication Date: 12/04/2014 Media Group: Print Country: United States of America Circulation: 10,550
Colorado College was recognized for its forward-looking programs and significant leadership in the mental health field by Mental Health America of Colorado (MHAC) at a tribute in Denver on Saturday, … Read more
Brandon University is launching a campus-wide mental health initiative today aimed at ramping up student services as visits to campus counsellors continue to increase each year. 12/03/2014 Link to Source
The Boiler Room stands to benefit from an unlimited double match pledge as it participates in #GivingTuesday, a global effort by charities and nonprofits meant to transform how people think … Read more
A youth mental health first aid training course will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday at Northwood Children’s Services, 4000 W. Ninth St. 12/02/2014 Link to Source
OSKALOOSA — Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services will be offering mental health First Aid training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 6 in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center … Read more
Samaritan Center for Congregations is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid classes specifically designed for staff and volunteers of faith communities who work with youth and young adults. This class … Read more
State Delegate John O’Bannon, a neurologist who represents part of Richmond and Henrico County, serves as the chairman of a General Assembly commission dedicated to improving Virginia’s mental health services. … Read more
One of the challenges we still need to unravel as we come to grips with mental health issues in the United States is the silence. Much too often, these are … Read more
Dr. Jackie C. Robinson’s path toward a career in psychology began as early as high school. Robinson was one of three African-Americans to integrate a public school in her small … Read more
a million dollars in funding for Mental Health First Aid, a program that teaches skills to identify and help pe Outlet: Tucson Local Media Publication Date: 12/01/2014 Media Group: Internet Country: United States of … Read more
with mental illness have endured stigma, ignorance and fear associated with it. Now important educational tools, like Mental Heal Outlet: elpasotimes.com Publication Date: 12/01/2014 Media Group: Internet Country: United States of America Unique Visitors … Read more
Mental Health First Aid training session – The Daily Herald: Features Posted: Thursday, November 27, 2014 6:00 a Outlet: Daily Herald Publication Date: 12/01/2014 Media Group: Internet Country: United States of America Unique Visitors … Read more
Administration in the amount of $99,890. The grant will be used over the next two years to provide Youth Mental Health Fir Outlet: yourhoustonnews.com Publication Date: 12/01/2014 Media Group: Internet Country: United States of … Read more
’s called “mental health first aid.” The comparison to physical first aid is apt: Just as first aid is not inten Outlet: Corvallis Gazette-Times Publication Date: 12/01/2014 Media Group: Internet Country: United States of … Read more
The Government of Canada is investing $970K* over six years, and $150K ongoing annually, to develop and implement a Canadian Veteran-specific version of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training across … Read more
A federal grant awarded to Madison-Oneida BOCES could help provide mental health “first aid” training to hundreds of local education and law enforcement professionals, helping them recognize and respond to … Read more
The Butte school district has started interviews for two new positions created for the Project AWARE training program. 11/27/2014 Link to Source
Veterans seeking benefits for mental illness and injury are getting a raw deal from the federal government when it comes to timely access, a report from the auditor general confirms. … Read more
On November 22, a group of students, veterans, and other interested community leaders participated in a free Mental Health First Aid for Veterans (MHFA) training. The training was hosted by Congresswoman … Read more
Federal and local health officials are investigating potential suicide clusters in Fairfax County following the deaths of three teenage girls since September. 11/26/2014 Link to Source
The Richland County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is offering a training session for those interested in learning mental health first aid. 11/26/2014 Link to Source
The City of Brockville will play a part in a $200 million mental health initiative for military veterans and active service members announced by the Canadian government. 11/26/2014 Link to … Read more
A potential ban on smoking in Cayman was among some of the “drastic” measures that could be looked at to help win the war against chronic non-communicable diseases, Health Minister … Read more
Dozens of community members met at the University of Kansas today for some first aid training, focusing on the mental health of veterans. The public training was the first of it’s … Read more
On Saturday , Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins will host a mental Health First Aid training session at KU from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. The event is designed specifically to fit the … Read more
The University of Kansas is offering a military mental health first aid course. 11/23/2014 Link to Source
The Government of Canada is investing $970K* over six years, and $150K ongoing annually, to develop and implement a Canadian Veteran-specific version of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training across … Read more
A mental health first aid course designed to help active military members, veterans, their families and people who work with them recognize and respond to signs of mental illness will … Read more
Deming High School students participated in a student focus group as part of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s Think.Change initiative that is working to reduce the mental health stigma … Read more
As a family mourns 16-year-old Cara Golias, a federal and county study into risk factors begins. 11/19/2014 Link to source
Would you know how to recognize an adolescent experiencing a mental health crises? Youth Mental Health First Aid Training November 19 & 20th at Rosenthal JCC of Northern Westchester 11/18/2014 … Read more
Police executives are challenged with providing effective services to the whole community served by their departments, which includes persons experiencing crises or mental health challenges. Training is certainly a key … Read more
Participants will learn how to assist someone experiencing a mental health challenge, risk factors and warning signs of mental illness, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and … Read more
Glenn’s life’s work is not just performing; she is using her voice in a global setting to start a conversation to end the stigma and discrimination of mental illness, and … Read more
Colorado College will be recognized for its forward-looking programs and significant leadership in the mental health field by Mental Health America of Colorado (MHAC). The tribute will be held in Denver on … Read more
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on Mental Health First Aid. The free training will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 24-25 in Room 101 of the Outlet: Altoona Mirror Publication Date: 11/17/2014 Media Group: Internet … Read more
, taught its first Youth Mental Health First Aid Course to the district’s nursing staff.Columbus Elementary … Full Text Outlet: Deming Headlight Publication Date: 11/17/2014 Media Group: Print Byline: Brian Marshall Country: United States of … Read more
