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May 5, 2015

Redding considers ways to improve mental health resources

As experts predict one in five people across the nation will have a mental illness, town officials are considering ways…

Mental Health, Mental Health Services, Mental Illness, News
May 1, 2015

Police receive extra training

The certification course teaches officers a five-step action plan to assess a situation, implement interventions and secure care for individuals.…

algee, Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News
May 1, 2015

Matsui and Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize May as…

Health First Aid Act with Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS),” added Congresswoman Matsui. “That bipartisan … Full Text Outlet:  Targeted News Service…

Media Group Other, News
April 26, 2015

Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Hosts Mental-Health Training

Training offered throughout the region was made possible in part by a $100,000 “Project Aware” grant from the federal government. The training,…

Media Group Internet, News, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
April 25, 2015

LETTER: First aid treatment for people with mental illness

When most people think of providing first aid in a given situation they probably think of tending to an obvious…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Illness, News
April 25, 2015

Speaker Addresses State Of Mental Care For Vets

Care builds hope when it comes to mental health. This was one of the main messages brought forward by Dennis Mohatt,…

Depression, Mental Health, mental health legislation, Mental Health Services, Mental Health Stigma, Mental Illness...
April 24, 2015

First responders get a lesson in Mental Health First Aid

“People don’t know what mental illness is, they don’t realize it’s a brain disorder,” says Peggy Loveless. “We get sick…

Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Stigma, News
April 23, 2015

Anxiety can be serious problem

As humans, we all experience normal levels of anxiety from time to time. Anxiety is essential in a fight or…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News
April 23, 2015

CONTACT We Care Adds New Volunteers to Its Ranks

CONTACT We Care, headquartered in Westfield, recently welcomed a new group of volunteer listeners to its suicide-prevention hotline, where they…

Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News, Suicide Prevention
April 23, 2015

Paramus Chief of Police to be Honored at CarePlus Foundation…

In recognition of his leadership and commitment to service, the CarePlus Foundation is proud to honor Kenneth R. Ehrenberg, Paramus…

Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News
April 22, 2015

Getting Trained In ‘Mental Health First Aid’ Could Help Save…

With enough federal funding, a mental health first aid course in the Bay Area has the potential to save lives…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, mental health legislation, Mental Health Stigma, Mental Illness, News...
April 22, 2015

Behavioral health support explored by Longmont City Council

Longmont Community Services Director Karen Roney, along with Public Safety Chief Mike Butler, presented City Council with their initial ideas…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, mental health legislation, News
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