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October 4, 2017

False Claims Lawsuit with EHR Vendor Settles for $155 Million,…

In May 2017, eClinicalWorks, one of the largest vendors of electronic health records (EHR) software, promised to pay $155 million…

News, The Upshot
October 4, 2017

Mental Health Parity Lawsuit Settled by UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare agreed to settle a proposed class action lawsuit filed under the federal mental health parity law. The lawsuit claimed…

News, The Upshot
September 15, 2017

Second time around auto-cropping test

Although I represent the small state of Rhode Island, I can certainly validate the mental health training needs of officers…

News, Workplace
August 24, 2017

Test for Cropping Images

This is a test. Nothing but a test.

Be the difference, News
July 26, 2017

The Power to Make a Difference

Mental Health First Aid Wins Prestigious Award The National Council has been honored with a prestigious Power of A Summit…

Mental Health First Aid, News
June 7, 2017

This is a test

This is a test post to see if the featured posts on the homepage are simply pulled from the most…

May 30, 2017

Working With Stigma

It’s tough working in the service industry. Uncompromising employers, workplace harassment and poor communication all too often affect worker’s sense…

Be the difference, Employers & Business Practices, Mental Health First Aid, Stigma
May 29, 2017

Hidden Anxieties of Teaching

Arduous and challenging are the two words Nicola Louise uses to describe the teaching profession. But when she returned to…

Be the difference, Children and Youth, Education, Leadership, Mental Health First Aid
May 28, 2017

#NotWeakJustHuman Yes

Not weak, just human. This is the tagline and overarching sentiment of the Men’s Mental Health Social Interest Group that…

Be the difference, Mental Health First Aid, Stigma
May 27, 2017

Faith-based Communities Can be Pillars for Mental Health Support

Faith-based groups across the nation are reacting to acts of violence and vandalism, like the recent defacing of a synagogue…

Be the difference, Community Conversations on Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid
May 27, 2017

Mental Health First Aid is the Team Player You Need Yes

Even before the stress of college begins to set in, one in four students has a history of mental illness…

Be the difference, Mental Health First Aid, Sports
May 26, 2017

Through the Eyes of a Police Officer

The dangers of law enforcement extend far beyond the streets. In fact, police officers are far more likely to suffer…

Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety