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Mental Health Stigma

February 18, 2015

Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y and community partners launch mental health initiative

In response to the growing public health problem of mental illness and substance abuse, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is joining…

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January 29, 2015

After years of spending cuts to mental health programs, lawmakers…

Over the past two legislative sessions, at least 36 state legislatures have increased generalfund appropriations for inpatient and outpatient mental…

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January 29, 2015

From severe depression to mental health advocate

Nick Petrella was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety five years ago at age 30, but he really didn’t know…

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January 29, 2015

The $293 Billion Elephant In The Waiting Room

According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than 41 million (18 percent) American adults…

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January 28, 2015

Mental health costs, officials say

According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, on any given week, more than 500,000 Canadians will not go to…

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January 28, 2015

Student athletes talk mental health effects of combining sports, education

SAMHI is an awareness group that is spreading the word about the unique challenges student athletes face — like coaches…

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January 26, 2015

Mental Health Authority offers first aid course

As part of Mental Health First Aid Awareness, the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority is again offering free training courses…

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January 25, 2015

Is treating mental illness proper role of corrections?

Imagine that you’ve come upon a medical emergency. What’s your first instinct? Dial 911, and ask for an ambulance. Now, contrast that…

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January 19, 2015

Program helps adults help teens

Do you work with teenagers? Are you a parent of a child between the ages of 12 and 18? Do…

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January 16, 2015

When you’re sick, you’re sick

Groups say illnesses are all the same whether physical or mental. 01/16/2015 Link to Source

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January 6, 2015

How I Learned To Deal With Bouts of Hypomania Caused…

This past summer I was on a high. I had read a motivational book, which I was absolutely convinced had…

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January 5, 2015

Workplace stress: end the trend

While many people are aware of physical health, mental health is often overlooked, and this could lead to serious problems.…

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