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April 9, 2015

Muslim Counselor Talks Trauma, Stigma And The Power Of Community

The counselor works with Muslim students at Penn and in the greater Philadelphia area, addressing the trauma and anxiety many…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Stigma, News, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
April 7, 2015

San Diego County Announces Free Access To Mental Health First…

Cunningham talks openly about his struggles today. He said talk therapy and medication helped him tremendously. He also took a…

Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Stigma, Mental Illness, News...
April 7, 2015

Mental health is just as important

My niece Anna died just before Christmas after fighting an insidious disease for 10 years. She was 24. She had a…

Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Illness, News, Stigma...
April 6, 2015

Police and the mentally ill: Albany death after Taser use…

Last week, lawmakers for the first time approved $1.5 million in state spending on training to improve police response to…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News
April 6, 2015

Destigmatizing Mental Health

According to Filiaggi, the Friends R Family Foundation was created to honor his wife while raising awareness of mental health…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid Act, News, Suicide Prevention
April 4, 2015

EDITORIAL: Community can help ease mental illness stigmas

Mental illness cannot stay hidden in the closet. We as a community have to let people suffering from mental health issues…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Stigma, Mental Illness, News
April 3, 2015

See Someone. Help Someone. Learn Mental Health First Aid

Mental illness is real. But there are more people suffering who may not have been diagnosed. And the good news…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Stigma, Mental Illness, News
April 2, 2015

Broad new push for health is urged for Kansas City

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City on Thursday are announcing…

Healthcare, Mental Health, mental health legislation, Mental Health Services, News
April 1, 2015

Mental health group wants BMW’s ‘crazy’ car ad canceled

A mental health group is calling “foul” on this edgy TV ad being aired during the NCAA basketball tournament—and wants…

Mental Health, Mental Health Addictions, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Stigma, Mental Illness, News
April 1, 2015

Primary Care Providers Crucial to Addressing Emotional Trauma

More than half of all U.S. residents have experienced a traumatic event, like domestic abuse, sexual assault, neglect or a disaster.…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Illness, News
March 30, 2015

Will Germanwings disaster increase workplace stigma?

Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz appears to have suffered from a serious psychological illness and experts are saying we’re now at…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Services, Mental Health Stigma, News
March 28, 2015

Grieving parents speak out on suicide prevention

Jane and Nathan Welton believe that increased suicide awareness among Jonathan’s fellow students might have helped prevent their son’s death.…

Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, News, Suicide Prevention, Youth Mental Health...
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