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When someone says he or she is thinking about suicide, or says things that sound as if the person is considering suicide, it can be very upsetting. You may not be sure what to do to help, whether you should...

The Speedy Foundation and Optum Idaho will offer a free mental-health first aid training in Spanish next month in Caldwell. 05/28/2015 Link to Source

May is Mental Health Month; a time designated to learn more about the importance of our mental health and its effect on our daily living and functioning. Mental Health America reminds us that 1 in 5 Americans will have a diagnosable...

Mental health is a concern among veterans of war. Studies have found veterans are much more likely to commit suicide than civilians. 05/26/2015 Link to Source

I am but one of many. Around 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem in any one year. Yes, really, 1 in 4. Look around you, do the maths. If you think that you don’t have...

Stress, anxiety and depression are conditions that occur to all of us at various times.  Yet, there is a stigma attached to discussing mental health. In recognition of Mental Health Month, the Westfield Area Y is proud to announce the formation...

The Suicide Prevention Awareness Council, or SPARC, is gearing up to host the SPARC of Hope Walk this October. The organization was started in part by a pair of sisters who were affected by suicide in the most personal of ways....

Everyone knows that if you have a sore throat or aching back, you can go to the doctor to find out what’s wrong and seek treatment with the hope of a quick recovery. When someone is suffering from a mental...

Serving as a volunteer has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember. The activities have run the gamut from schools, church, professional groups, political campaigns and organizations, and human service boards, among others....

This week, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) hosted a Mental Health First Aid briefing as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. “Mental Health First Aid training is an early-detection training program that is critical to removing the...

On Tuesday, the National Council hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill for Congressional staff, educating them on the benefits of Mental Health First Aid. The briefing, sponsored by Representatives Lynn Jenkins (R-KY) and Doris Matsui (D-CA), provided staff with an...

On Tuesday, the National Council hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill for Congressional staff, educating them on the benefits of Mental Health First Aid. The briefing, sponsored by Representatives Lynn Jenkins (R-KY) and Doris Matsui (D-CA), provided staff with an...