2014 sees federal budget approved, and uptick in funding for…
The new federal budget brings good news for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. When sequestration – the automatic…
The new federal budget brings good news for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. When sequestration – the automatic…
As a result of the Fiscal Year 2014 “Consolidated Appropriations Act” (P.L. 113-76), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…
Mental illness is an illness that requires immediate treatment once a person is diagnosed. This diagnosis might happen earlier because…
Power to the Purple Night seeks to inspire conversations about youth mental health and promote mental well-being. Mental health isn’t always…
It’s a tale that has thrust Southeastern North Carolina in the national spotlight over the complicated relationship between the police…
Access Press recently reviewed last year’s headlines for the disability community. There were also some very important changes to the mental…
The map outlines the total number of people trained in Mental Health First Aid, by state, through December 2013. Figures…
Steele has worked with Orr on legislation such as a bill to fund mental-health first aid, and it’s useful for…
Life as a teen can be hard. It’s even harder when dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction or mental health issues.…
A plan to direct the Department of Children and Families to establish a mental health first aid training program unanimously…
A bill aimed at forestalling school shootings by teaching adults to detect disturbed teenagers and intervene before it’s too late…
Illinois mental health agency Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4) recently won the Mental Health First Aid Community Impact Award.