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Health First Aid Act with Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS),” added Congresswoman Matsui. “That bipartisan … Full Text Outlet:  Targeted News Service Publication Date:  05/01/2015 Media Group:  Other Byline:  Targeted News Country:  United States of America

Training offered throughout the region was made possible in part by a $100,000 “Project Aware” grant from the federal government. The training, which is open to anyone in schools or the community who interacts with children, is aimed at making more people...

When most people think of providing first aid in a given situation they probably think of tending to an obvious physical injury. What would you do if instead of an obvious medical emergency, you encountered an individual that is experiencing...

Care builds hope when it comes to mental health. This was one of the main messages brought forward by Dennis Mohatt, vice president for behavioral health with the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), Friday during a conference focused on...

“People don’t know what mental illness is, they don’t realize it’s a brain disorder,” says Peggy Loveless. “We get sick from here down and that’s okay, but getting sick from here up is not okay. And that’s the point of...

As humans, we all experience normal levels of anxiety from time to time. Anxiety is essential in a fight or flight situation, where we need to run or fight off a dangerous predator. Anxiety can become problematic when we continue...

CONTACT We Care, headquartered in Westfield, recently welcomed a new group of volunteer listeners to its suicide-prevention hotline, where they will be among those who answer the calls and texts of people who are in crisis, feeling suicidal or depressed....

In recognition of his leadership and commitment to service, the CarePlus Foundation is proud to honor Kenneth R. Ehrenberg, Paramus Chief of Police, at the 17th Annual Courage Awards Gala being held on June 3, 2015 at The Venetian in...

With enough federal funding, a mental health first aid course in the Bay Area has the potential to save lives across the country and become “what CPR is to heart attack victims.” 04/22/2015 Link to Source

Longmont Community Services Director Karen Roney, along with Public Safety Chief Mike Butler, presented City Council with their initial ideas and plans for improving mental health services and access for those in need during Tuesday night’s study session. 04/22/2015 Link...

Mental Health First Aid is a dynamic eight hour program that promotes mental health as a key part of … Full Text Outlet:  Morgan Messenger Publication Date:  04/22/2015 Media Group:  Print Country:  United States of America Circulation:  5,700

The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Center for Ethnic Psychological Research and Application (CEPRA) is training North Florida citizens and organizations to possess skills that are in high demand across the nation in the wake of recent tragedies. The mission...