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August 27, 2015

Columbine story fuels mental health program

About 300 people gathered to hear from Scott, along with representatives from the other programs included in the initiative: Youth…

Mental Health, Mental Illness, News, School Safety, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
February 5, 2015

Grant to train Elkhart teachers to spot youths in crisis

One in five children between the ages of 9 and 17 has a diagnosable mental or addictive disorder, according to…

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January 30, 2015

Newly launched project aims at breaking down stigmas of mental…

Breaking down the social stigma of mental health issues in Butte is high on the list of the new Project…

Children and Youth, Depression, News, School Safety, Stigma, Suicide Prevention...
January 30, 2015

Elkhart Community Schools, Oaklawn, Court Services team up for mental…

Elkhart Community Schools was recently awarded a $100,000 Project AWARE grant to train school staff and community members to recognize…

Mental Health, News, Sandy Hook, School Safety, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
January 23, 2015

Sandy Hook School Support Fund Seeks Public Response on Online…

The Sandy Hook School support fund is asking the public to take their survey to help them decide on ongoing…

Children and Youth, Community Conversations on Mental Health, News, Sandy Hook, School Safety, Youth Mental Health
November 15, 2014

MPS students to benefit from $9.1M in competitive grants

Students in Milwaukee Public Schools will receive greater academic, behavioral and mental health supports thanks to the district’s successful efforts…

Mental Health First Aid, News, School Safety, Youth Mental Health First Aid
November 7, 2014

KDE receives five-year, $8.1 million mental health training grant

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has received a five-year, $8.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…

Mental Health First Aid Act, News, School Safety, Youth Mental Health First Aid
November 7, 2014

West Michigan schools stand to benefit from state’s $13 million…

The Kent Intermediate School District is among key state partners for a five-year, $1.9 million Project AWARE grant announced Friday, Nov. 7.…

Mental Health First Aid, News, School Safety, Youth Mental Health First Aid
November 4, 2014

Mental health funding discussed on day of shooting – Federal…

On the day that a 15-year-old boy at Marysville-Pilchuck High School near Seattle shot five friends before turning the gun…

Mental Health, News, Sandy Hook, School Safety
October 29, 2014

W.Va. schools get $10M in mental health grants to curb…

West Virginia schools will receive nearly $10 million in federal grants to increase awareness of mental health among children and…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News, School Safety, Youth Mental Health
October 29, 2014

Project AWARE Grant Awarded to the West Virginia Department of…

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will receive a grant for $9.7 million to curb gun violence by connecting…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News, School Safety, Youth Mental Health
April 20, 2014

Woodson parents: Help teens with stress

In the aftermath of a series of student suicides at W.T. Woodson High School, parents are urging Fairfax County schools…

Children and Youth, Mental Health, Mental Health Addictions, Mental Health Stigma, Mental Illness, News...