Archive for the ‘In the News’ Category

Friday, January 21st, 2011

The Denver Post features an Op-Ed by National Council State Association Executive, George DelGrosso, which references Mental Health First Aid.

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

New York Times quotes Linda Rosenberg discuss treating mental illness and references Mental Health First Aid.

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Baltimore Sun publishes letter to the editor that mentions benefits of Mental Health First Aid.

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

The Arizona Star references Mental Health First Aid.

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

The Washington Post quotes Meena Dayak about Mental Health  First Aid in wake of shooting in AZ.

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Noozehawk Newsletter publishes letter to the editor from Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County that discusses importance of Mental Health First Aid.

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

UPI quotes Linda Rosenberg regarding mental illness and violence in addition to referencing Mental Health First Aid.

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

HR Magazine discusses efforts by employers to reduce stigma of mental illness and to identify and treat those with it.

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

In Rhode Island, Gateway Healthcare has instituted Mental Health First Aid as part of the training for new recruits at the Rhode Island Police Academy. Read about the impact of this program in the Providence Journal and in Mental Health Weekly.

In the News

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

In Iowa, the Vera French Community Mental Health Center trained first responders in Mental Health First Aid. View the news segment from WQAD TV, featuring interviews with law enforcement officials who took the course.