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May 24, 2017

A Tangible Helping Mechanism

Female veterans are two to five times more likely to commit suicide than civilian women. NPR host David Green spoke…

Be the difference, Mental Health First Aid for Veterans, Military Health
November 26, 2014

Statement – Minister Fantino launches action plan to respond to…

…in response to the findings of the Auditor General’s report, I am pleased to launch the Veterans Affairs Mental Health Services…

Mental Health, Military Health, News, Veterans
May 27, 2014

Governor Sam Brownback Announces Programs to Strengthen Mental Health Delivery…

Governor Sam Brownback, flanked by cabinet secretaries and advocates from across the state, today announced his administration’s plans to continue strengthening…

Mental Health, Mental Health Addictions, Mental Health Services, Military Health, News
May 22, 2014

AYOTTE URGES ACTION ON LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH

With the nation observing Mental Health Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today called on Congress to act on…

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May 20, 2014

Hundreds trained in suicide prevention at ACC

“The first time I tried to kill myself, I was 11,” Casey McAndrew told the audience during the Stepping up…

Military Health, News, Suicide Prevention, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
May 7, 2014

Program aims to identify mental health issues in troops

If you saw a service member or veteran struggling with substance abuse, post-traumatic stress or depression, would you know how…

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April 28, 2014

First-aid training for mental health could aid at-risk veterans

A push for new funding — and the use of existing funds — may soon make more resources available to…

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April 24, 2014

Mental Health First Aid for Veterans Launches

The National Council, along with leaders from veterans service organizations and fellow mental health advocates, today launched a new training…

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April 24, 2014

National Council Convenes Veterans and Mental Health Leaders to Launch…

Innovative Program Offers Proven Techniques to Recognize and Respond to Mental Illness and Addiction Contact: Heather Cobb at 202-684-7457 x277…

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April 23, 2014

National Council Joins Veterans and Mental Health Leaders to Launch…

The National Council for Behavioral Health will launch Mental Health First Aid for Veterans with leaders from veteran service organizations…

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April 20, 2014

Sen. Walsh and Tarantino on mental health in the military

Today on CNN’s State of the Union with Candy Crowley, Sen. John Walsh (D-MT), the first Iraq War combat veteran to serve in…

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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,…

Children and Youth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Military Health, News, Youth Mental Health...