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August 13, 2014

How to Recognize Depression

There are several ways to tell if a person is depressed. “They could be withdrawing from activities they used to…

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May 23, 2014

Mental health first aid can help prevent suicide

Kevin Hines said that he felt “instant regret” the moment he gave in to despair and catapulted himself over the…

Mental Health, Mental Health Addictions, Mental Health Stigma, Mental Illness, News, Stigma...
May 20, 2014

Hundreds trained in suicide prevention at ACC

“The first time I tried to kill myself, I was 11,” Casey McAndrew told the audience during the Stepping up…

Military Health, News, Suicide Prevention, Youth Mental Health, Youth Mental Health First Aid
April 20, 2014

Sen. Walsh and Tarantino on mental health in the military

Today on CNN’s State of the Union with Candy Crowley, Sen. John Walsh (D-MT), the first Iraq War combat veteran to serve in…

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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...
March 28, 2014

Girl Scout tackles tough topic of teen suicide

Jacqueline Caserio knew that teen depression and suicide were difficult topics for a Girl Scout to tackle. But after learning…

Mental Health, Mental Health Addictions, Mental Illness, News, Suicide Prevention
March 21, 2014

Light up the dark: Bring mental health first aid to…

One out of four of us has a mental illness,” said Barry Groesch, who works at Linden Oaks Hospital at…

Mental Health, Mental Illness, News, School Safety, Suicide Prevention, Youth Mental Health...
March 18, 2014

Early detection of mental illness is key to recovery

The Columbia Mall tragedy is heart wrenching, terrifying and incomprehensible, and so are last week’s revelations about the shooter (“Police…

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March 18, 2014

Class tackles mental health issues

“So, are you thinking of killing yourself?” Uttering the words is painfully emotional, even within the safe confines of practicing…

Mental Health, Mental Illness, News, Suicide Prevention
March 11, 2014

Suicide Prevention Volunteers Honored at CONTACT We Care Annual Meeting

Suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline CONTACT We Care last evening welcomed in its newest class of volunteer listeners and…

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