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April 2, 2015

Good workplace practices can spot and resolve mental health issues,…

representatives, set up mental health first aid, teach members to spot the early signs of a problem, stop … Full…

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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...
March 28, 2015

Counties Ranked on Wellness – Health Data Will Guide Outreach

Upper Valley public health officials say an annual ranking of the health status of each county in the United States…

Addictions, Healthcare, Mental Health, Mental Health Addictions, Mental Health First Aid, mental health legislation...
March 27, 2015

Bill to require jails and prisons to sign eligible inmates…

House Bill 1269 would require the Department of Correction or a health navigator — an inmate’s authorized representative — to…

healthcare reform, Mental Health, Mental Health Addictions, mental health legislation, News
March 23, 2015

Course to help people understand the signs

Russell said the course is intended to “help people understand the signs of suicide and mental health issues.” He added…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News, Suicide Prevention
March 23, 2015

Andrew Romanoff appointed to lead statewide mental health post

Aurora congressional candidate Andrew Romanoff has been named president and CEO of Mental Health America of Colorado, a longtime advocate…

Mental Health, mental health legislation, News
March 22, 2015

Voices of the next generation

Colorado youths made a compelling presentation to state legislators on March 16, showing a young generation’s attempt to address and…

News, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
March 22, 2015

Muskegon County mental health agency highlights new role with name…

“Our new name gives us a chance to educate the community and start conversations about mental health and disabilities,” Meldrum…

Mental Health, Mental Health Services, Mental Illness, News
March 21, 2015

Suicide prevention program makes its way to rural Idaho in…

Idaho and the world was shocked when three-time Olympian Jeret “Speedy” Peterson committed suicide in 2011. The Boise skier’s mother started…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News, Suicide Prevention
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