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The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City on Thursday are announcing an ambitious initiative called Healthy KC aimed at improving health and well-being wherever people live, work or play. 04/02/2015  Link...

representatives, set up mental health first aid, teach members to spot the early signs of a problem, stop … Full Text Outlet:  European Union News Publication Date:  04/02/2015 Media Group:  Print Country:  United Kingdom

A mental health group is calling “foul” on this edgy TV ad being aired during the NCAA basketball tournament—and wants it benched. 04/01/2015  Link to Source

More than half of all U.S. residents have experienced a traumatic event, like domestic abuse, sexual assault, neglect or a disaster. The ideal place to identify and show universal precautions is within primary care settings.  04/01/2015  Link to Source

Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz appears to have suffered from a serious psychological illness and experts are saying we’re now at risk of further demonizing workers with mental health problems – so how can HR stop that from happening? 03/30/2015 Link...

Jane and Nathan Welton believe that increased suicide awareness among Jonathan’s fellow students might have helped prevent their son’s death. 03/28/2015 Link to Source

Upper Valley public health officials say an annual ranking of the health status of each county in the United States will help guide them as they create action plans to address the challenges area communities face.  03/28/2015  Link to Source

House Bill 1269 would require the Department of Correction or a health navigator — an inmate’s authorized representative — to apply for Medicaid for inmates who are potentially eligible for it or the new Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP 2.0,...

Russell said the course is intended to “help people understand the signs of suicide and mental health issues.” He added it is especially important to educate those in “leadership roles,” including people in schools, organizations and clubs, among others. 03/23/2015...

Aurora congressional candidate Andrew Romanoff has been named president and CEO of Mental Health America of Colorado, a longtime advocate for mental health systems and legislation. 03/23/2015  Link to Source

Colorado youths made a compelling presentation to state legislators on March 16, showing a young generation’s attempt to address and mend statewide issues… The committee made three detailed recommendations, including: funding measures for mental health, mandating school districts to make...

“Our new name gives us a chance to educate the community and start conversations about mental health and disabilities,” Meldrum said. She added that the agency is working with community leaders to implement a “no wrong door” approach to link...