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January 5, 2015

Workplace stress: end the trend

While many people are aware of physical health, mental health is often overlooked, and this could lead to serious problems.…

Mental Health, Mental Health Stigma, News
December 31, 2014

First-Aid Care Without Bandages

When one thinks of first aid, thoughts usually go to bandages, splints, and ice packs. These and other items are…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News
December 31, 2014

As Suicides Spike, Some Policymakers Seek Answers

The number of suicides in America is growing, particularly in the West, but the issue rarely garners attention from most…

Depression, Mental Health, News, Suicide Prevention, Youth Mental Health
December 23, 2014

A Do-Something Congress

This editorial originally appeared in Roll Call. As this lame-duck Congress limps to the end of its tenure, pundits are…

113th congress, Excellence in Mental Health Act, Healthcare, healthcare reform, Mental Health First Aid, mental health legislation...
December 23, 2014

ND lawmakers eye additional funding for behavioral health

As North Dakota’s population continues to grow, so does the number of people using public behavioral health services, and even as…

Mental Health, mental health legislation, News
December 22, 2014

7 Tips for Beating the Holiday Blues

I recently arrived at Union Station greeted by Santa ringing a bell and shouting, “Merry Christmas. Everybody smile…remember it will be…

algee, holiday blues, holiday stress, Mental Health First Aid, mhfa, News
December 21, 2014

Program teaches mental health literacy

As part of a national initiative to increase mental health literacy, the Panhandle Mental Health Center (PMHC) is offering the…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News
December 21, 2014

Joe Pelle: Police violence and local responses

I just watched a news report on changes that police agencies are making nationally in response to all of the…

Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News
December 21, 2014

In face of criticism, N.J. State Police to change training…

The State Police will change its training program for troopers on how to handle people with mental illness after facing…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News
December 21, 2014

A clear vision for mental health system

Improving North Carolina’s Mental Health System is a high priority for Gov. Pat McCrory and Health and Human Services Secretary…

Mental Health, News
December 16, 2014

Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner

Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) filed legislation to help expand the ranks of Texas’ mental health professionals and improve access to…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News
December 12, 2014

COMMUNITY WELLNESS: Mental Health Intervention: Top 5 Tips

If you noticed someone was struggling with a mental health issue, would you intervene? Would you know what to say…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News
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