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I recently arrived at Union Station greeted by Santa ringing a bell and shouting, “Merry Christmas. Everybody smile…remember it will be over in 2 weeks!” ‘Tis the season…do you feel extra pressure to be filled with joy? While this is a...

I recently arrived at Union Station greeted by Santa ringing a bell and shouting, “Merry Christmas. Everybody smile…remember it will be over in 2 weeks!” ‘Tis the season…do you feel extra pressure to be filled with joy? While this is a...

I recently arrived at Union Station greeted by Santa ringing a bell and shouting, “Merry Christmas. Everybody smile…remember it will be over in 2 weeks!” ‘Tis the season…do you feel extra pressure to be filled with joy? While this is a...

As part of a national initiative to increase mental health literacy, the Panhandle Mental Health Center (PMHC) is offering the Mental Health First Aid program (MHFA) to western Nebraska communities. 12/21/2014 Link to Source

I just watched a news report on changes that police agencies are making nationally in response to all of the recent controversy. I want to let you know how we stack up. But first of all, I would like to...

The State Police will change its training program for troopers on how to handle people with mental illness after facing criticism it was not doing enough in response to the controversial 2008 death of a Newark man on the side...

Improving North Carolina’s Mental Health System is a high priority for Gov. Pat McCrory and Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos. Together, they share a clear vision and steadfast resolve to make significant improvements in a rapidly changing health...

Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) filed legislation to help expand the ranks of Texas’ mental health professionals and improve access to mental health services. 12/16/2014  Link to Source

More than 280,000 First Aiders in the US Trained by more than 5,900 Instructors State Total Participants % Population Instructors District of Columbia 2555 0.404% 75 Iowa 9498 0.309% 80 Missouri 18374 0.305% 221 Kansas 8612 0.298% 106 Alaska 2126...

If you noticed someone was struggling with a mental health issue, would you intervene? Would you know what to say and how to say it? Would you know where to go to get them further help? 12/12/2014  Link to Source

North Dakota lawmakers outlined legislative proposals Wednesday to begin filling serious gaps in the state’s mental health services that are especially dire in the west. 12/11/2014 Link to Source

North Dakota lawmakers outlined legislative proposals Wednesday to begin filling serious gaps in the state’s mental health services that are especially dire in the west. 12/11/2014  Link to Source