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The new program is a result of extensive research and consultation with faculty, mental health professionals and students, including those like Raminhos, who have dealt with the university’s mental health system first-hand. It was officially introduced to the Mac community...

People gripped with depression, anxiety or even psychotic episodes need help the same way a heart attack patient needs CPR – with fast and effective care, mental health advocates say. 02/24/2015 Link to Source

While most Americans were focused on the films “Birdman” and “American Sniper” at this year’s Academy Awards, a group of about 200 volunteers at a local suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline were more touched by two obscure winners. 02/24/2015...

The main goals are to educate the community on how to react in a situation where somebody maybe having a mental crisis or experiencing a lot of psychological symptoms. It is also an anti-stigma campaign.  02/21/2015 Link to Source

“It can be overwhelming,” said Janet Lee, crisis support co-ordinator at the Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre. “And we’re very aware of the importance of good mental health and being aware of some of the signs and...

The Trenton Health Team (THT) has received a two-year grant of $300,000 from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to support a far-ranging educational and training program in trauma-informed care. This project will provide training for health care providers, emergency responders,...

register, call 877-748-8486. Free mental health first aid course Feb. 27Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral … Full Text Outlet:  Daytona Beach News-Journal Publication Date:  02/21/2015 Media Group:  Print Country:  United States of America Circulation:  68,250

Efforts to stop Montana kids from taking their own lives move forward… Over the next five years the grant will provide free Mental Health First-Aid Training. These classes will teach the signs and symptoms of mental illness. 02/20/2015 Link to Source

Daniel Lemire lives with post-traumatic stress disorder and turned to drawing to cope with the illness.  02/20/2015 Link to Source

As part of Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s think.change initiative, Deming Public Schools will be hosting a ‘Youth Mental Health First Aid’ training similar to ‘First Aid’ and CPR, ‘Mental Health First Aid’ teaches individuals how to help those experiencing...

The Madison Area YMCA announced that Matthew Kovacs, the After School Program Coordinator at the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA and a Living Our Cause Champion in the organization, has expanded his responsibilities to include Community...

The Trenton Health Team (THT) has received a two-year grant of $300,000 from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to support a far-ranging educational and training program in trauma-informed care. This project will provide training for health care providers, emergency responders,...