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May 9, 2014

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Furthers Commitment to Mental Health…

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) is hosting several events across the commonwealth…

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May 8, 2014

Paramus Stigma-Free Zone Among Honorees at CarePlus Foundation’s Courage Awards…

The CarePlus Foundation is pleased to announce that the Paramus Stigma-Free Zone is among the honorees at the 16th annual…

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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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May 4, 2014

The Day – Region set for more mental health services…

Beth Wilkinson became her dying father’s main caregiver at age 16, so she had to grow up fast. “I was…

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May 1, 2014

Webinar Summarizes Details of Mental Health First Aid RFA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released its Request for Applications (RFA) related to $15 million…

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May 1, 2014

Mental illness doesn’t discriminate, and neither should you

Many people pay attention to their physical health, but total wellness involves eight basic dimensions: spiritual, financial, social, occupational, intellectual,…

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April 30, 2014

Mental health first aid course teaches warning signs – KWWL

On Tuesday, nearly three dozen people gathered at the Dubuque County Emergency Responder Training Facility to attend a free, two-day…

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April 29, 2014

Pepper’s case spotlights gaps in mental-health care

Almost everyone in Victoria has a Pepper story. “My daughter, who is in fourth grade, even talks about him,” District…

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April 29, 2014

Fair Lawn may become ‘stigma-free zone’

Fair Lawn – The borough is on track to become the second “stigma-free zone” in Bergen County next month. The…

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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 26, 2014

U.S. Rep. Esty discusses mental health issues at Torrington’s Prime…

U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-5) on Friday visited Prime Time House, a residential mental health facility, for a roundtable discussion…

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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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