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October 3, 2015

Rice County schools prepared to handle students’ mental health issues

The first full week of October marks the 25th annual Mental Illness Awareness week, and schools in Rice County are…

News, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
October 2, 2015

Over 60 Aussie motorcyclists ride across U.S. for mental health

The group helped fund Mental Health First Aid, a program that trains veterans and first responders on how to interact…

First Responders, News, Veterans
October 2, 2015

ALGEE-OMETER: A State-by-State Count of First Aiders Trained

More than 440,000 First Aiders in the US Trained by more than 8,000 Instructors

ALGEE-ometer, News
October 1, 2015

Senate HELP Committee Moves on Mental Health, Addictions Legislation

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee turned its attention to mental health and addictions legislation this week,…

Addictions, Mental Health First Aid, News
October 1, 2015

Spencer-Thomas ’89 reminds prevalence of mental health issues on college…

Spencer-Thomas delivered a talk last Wednesday night highlighting the prevalence of mental health issues on college campuses. Spencer-Thomas is the…

Depression, Mental Health, News, Suicide Prevention
September 30, 2015

Walkers take to the streets to fight suicide

The Westport Out of the Darkness Walk is one of more than 350 Out of the Darkness Community Walks being…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News, Suicide Prevention, Youth Mental Health
September 28, 2015

Bedford Police wins grant to help mental illness

The three-year grant will provide partial funding for training in mental health first aid and provide the services of a…

Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News
September 26, 2015

VIDEO: Black Dog Ride Kickoff

It’s estimated that 350 million people around the world suffer from depression, an illness that claims more than 2500 Australian…

Black Dog Ride, News
September 24, 2015

Australian motorcyclists ride through Oklahoma City for mental health awareness

A band of 65 Australian motorcyclists are visiting Oklahoma City on their first “Black Dog Ride” across the United States.…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News, Suicide Prevention
September 24, 2015

Englewood creates taskforce to combat mental illness stigma – Health…

Municipal officials are continuing their efforts to make the city stigma free when it comes to mental illnesses by creating…

Mental Health, Mental Health Stigma, News
September 23, 2015

Australian motorcyclists ride through Oklahoma City for mental health awareness

he group, which has completed five previous tours in Australia, is partnering with Mental Health First Aid USA to raise…

Black Dog Ride, News
September 23, 2015

What Would You Do? Your Role In Suicide Prevention

Hilda Marie’s worst nightmare was unfolding right before her eyes. Teetering at the edge of the platform was a woman…

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