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Mental Illness

March 5, 2015

Free mental health first aid classes: Gain the skills and…

Depression. Anxiety. Substance abuse. These are but a few of the mental health challenges people in Colorado struggle with every…

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March 1, 2015

Karen Abowd: Mental health vital to a healthy community

Quality of life is integral to a healthy community, and mental health services must not be omitted from that discussion.…

Mental Health, Mental Health Addictions, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Illness, News
February 28, 2015

Reaching out to the mentally ill

“No one should ever be defined by an illness,” says Angela Adkins, executive director for DuPage NAMI, an affiliate of…

Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health Stigma, Mental Illness, News
February 27, 2015

Group to hold training session on youth mental health first…

Youth Dynamics helps Montana children and teens with behavioral or mental health issues. The ‘Youth Mental Health First Aid’ class…

Mental Illness, News, Suicide Prevention, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
February 25, 2015

Capital Soup – Florida News Straight from the Source

Reaffirming her strong commitment to furthering mental health care in the State of Florida, Representative Berman filed HB 811. The…

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February 25, 2015

Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA 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…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Illness, News, Stigma
February 25, 2015

Mac overhauls its mental health services

The new program is a result of extensive research and consultation with faculty, mental health professionals and students, including those…

Mental Health, Mental Health Addictions, Mental Illness, News, Suicide Prevention
February 24, 2015

Local suicide prevention hotline volunteers applaud Oscar winners

While most Americans were focused on the films “Birdman” and “American Sniper” at this year’s Academy Awards, a group of…

Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid for Veterans, Mental Health Stigma, Mental Illness, News
February 20, 2015

Grant-Funded Youth Suicide Prevention Classes Start

Efforts to stop Montana kids from taking their own lives move forward… Over the next five years the grant will provide…

Mental Illness, News, Suicide Prevention, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
February 20, 2015

Youth Mental Health First Aid training is Sat.

As part of Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s think.change initiative, Deming Public Schools will be hosting a ‘Youth Mental Health…

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February 20, 2015

Matthew Kovacs appointed Community Mental Health Coordinator at Madison Y

The Madison Area YMCA announced that Matthew Kovacs, the After School Program Coordinator at the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center of…

Mental Health Stigma, Mental Illness, News, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
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…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Stigma, Mental Illness, News