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Many of us are aware of how to apply first aid – at the very least, we know enough to apply pressure to a wound and call 911. But mental health is different, less visible, and the means of help...

“Speak Your Mind Texas,” a community conversation addressing mental health and substance use issues in teens and young adults drew 51 people to the Plainview ISD Education Complex Board Room on Tuesday. Small group discussions alternated with large group discussions...

As the developmentally disabled population grows due to better care and medical advancements, the challenge now is for agencies to better serve their needs as they age. 01/06/2015  Link to Source

Inmates with serious mental illnesses will no longer be locked in cells all day, under new policies outlined Monday by state prison officials. 01/06/2015  Link to Source

This past summer I was on a high. I had read a motivational book, which I was absolutely convinced had cured me of my depression. I went from being a brunette to a very platinum blonde. While in this momentum...

While many people are aware of physical health, mental health is often overlooked, and this could lead to serious problems. Gary Shepherd, director of mental health and addiction services for the Sunrise Health Region, recently spoke at a Chamber of...

When one thinks of first aid, thoughts usually go to bandages, splints, and ice packs. These and other items are important when taking care of someone who has been physically injured. But what about when the wound is psychological in...

The number of suicides in America is growing, particularly in the West, but the issue rarely garners attention from most policymakers. 12/31/2014  Link to Source

This editorial originally appeared in Roll Call. As this lame-duck Congress limps to the end of its tenure, pundits are shouting about its ineffectiveness. The 113th Congress passed fewer laws than any Congress in 60 years. With control of the...

This editorial originally appeared in Roll Call. As this lame-duck Congress limps to the end of its tenure, pundits are shouting about its ineffectiveness. The 113th Congress passed fewer laws than any Congress in 60 years. With control of the...

This editorial originally appeared in Roll Call. As this lame-duck Congress limps to the end of its tenure, pundits are shouting about its ineffectiveness. The 113th Congress passed fewer laws than any Congress in 60 years. With control of the...

As North Dakota’s population continues to grow, so does the number of people using public behavioral health services, and even as funding for these services has increased, lawmakers say more can be done. 12/23/2014  Link to Source