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May 26, 2015

Doctor talks about mental health among war veterans

Mental health is a concern among veterans of war. Studies have found veterans are much more likely to commit suicide than…

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May 23, 2015

New Local Council Raises Awareness for Suicide Prevention

The Suicide Prevention Awareness Council, or SPARC, is gearing up to host the SPARC of Hope Walk this October. The organization…

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November 26, 2014

Rep. Lynn Jenkins, University of Kansas Host Veterans Mental Health…

On November 22, a group of students, veterans, and other interested community leaders participated in a free Mental Health First…

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November 23, 2014

Minister Blaney Highlights the Government of Canada’s Commitment to Strengthen…

The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and M.P. for Levis, Bellechasse and Les Etchemins today…

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October 17, 2014

New mental health first aid class in Yulee

A new program in Yulee is tackling an illness that claims the life of 22 veterans per day, according to…

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May 9, 2014

Several House Committee Members Introduce Broad Behavioral Health Bill

Earlier this week, members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce – which oversees many policies related to mental…

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May 7, 2014

Program aims to identify mental health issues in troops

If you saw a service member or veteran struggling with substance abuse, post-traumatic stress or depression, would you know how…

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April 28, 2014

First-aid training for mental health could aid at-risk veterans

A push for new funding — and the use of existing funds — may soon make more resources available to…

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April 24, 2014

Mental Health First Aid for Veterans Launches

The National Council, along with leaders from veterans service organizations and fellow mental health advocates, today launched a new training…

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