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January 23, 2015

Sandy Hook School Support Fund Seeks Public Response on Online…

The Sandy Hook School support fund is asking the public to take their survey to help them decide on ongoing…

Children and Youth, Community Conversations on Mental Health, News, Sandy Hook, School Safety, Youth Mental Health
January 22, 2015

Bringing mental health first aid to Minnesota

The National Council of Behavioral Health says that it is more likely to come in contact with someone having an emotional…

Children and Youth, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
January 12, 2015

Georgia State Receives Contract to Provide Mental Health First Aid…

Georgia State University’s School of Public Health has received a five-year, $800,000 contract from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE)…

Children and Youth, Mental Health First Aid, News
December 9, 2014

Healthy Mendocino – Youth mental health in Mendocino County

One in five children suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder, but approximately 75 percent do not receive treatment. This…

Children and Youth, Mental Health First Aid, News
October 23, 2014

‘Stand Up Orlando’: City Launches New Anti-Bullying Campaign

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined with students, business leaders and nonprofit organizations on Thursday, to launch “Stand Up Orlando,” the…

Children and Youth, News
May 12, 2014

Students, teachers trained to help those thinking of suicide

Parents are accustomed to dealing with cuts, broken bones and the physical wounds of childhood. But there is little preparation…

Children and Youth, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
April 20, 2014

Woodson parents: Help teens with stress

In the aftermath of a series of student suicides at W.T. Woodson High School, parents are urging Fairfax County schools…

Children and Youth, Mental Health, Mental Health Addictions, Mental Health Stigma, Mental Illness, News...
April 18, 2014

Experts discuss protecting kids from dangers in Digital Age

Before giving their children their own cellphones, access to the Internet and video games, parents should develop a media plan,…

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September 12, 2013

It Takes an Icon to Change the Culture

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and the National Council share a similar goal: improve the emotional health of youth.…

Born Brave Bus Tour, Born This Way Foundation, Children and Youth, News, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
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