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Veterans seeking benefits for mental illness and injury are getting a raw deal from the federal government when it comes to timely access, a report from the auditor general confirms. 11/27/2014 Link to Source

On November 22, a group of students, veterans, and other interested community leaders participated in a free Mental Health First Aid for Veterans (MHFA) training. The training was hosted by Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS), the KU Collegiate Veterans Associations, KU Counseling...

On November 22, a group of students, veterans, and other interested community leaders participated in a free Mental Health First Aid for Veterans (MHFA) training. The training was hosted by Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS), the KU Collegiate Veterans Associations, KU Counseling...

Federal and local health officials are investigating potential suicide clusters in Fairfax County following the deaths of three teenage girls since September. 11/26/2014 Link to Source

The Richland County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is offering a training session for those interested in learning mental health first aid. 11/26/2014 Link to Source

The City of Brockville will play a part in a $200 million mental health initiative for military veterans and active service members announced by the Canadian government. 11/26/2014 Link to Source

As new parents, we prepare for the worst in terms of our babies’ health and safety. Before we even give birth, many of us spend a Saturday learning Infant and Child First Aid and CPR. We have first aid books...

…in response to the findings of the Auditor General’s report, I am pleased to launch the Veterans Affairs Mental Health Services for Veterans Action Plan, which spells out exactly what my department will do to improve how we deliver benefits and...

The Long Island Community Foundation is giving $465,800 to 23 nonprofit groups that provide mental health services for veterans and recently arrived immigrant children, promote community support for affordable rental home options, build nonprofit resiliency and training for disaster preparedness,...

The Richland County Mental Health Local Advisory Council is offering a training session for those interested in learning Mental Health First Aid. The certification is designed to teach people in the general public how to recognize signs and symptoms of a mental...

The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and M.P. for Lévis, Bellechasse and Les Etchemins today highlighted the commitment taken by his colleagues the Honourable Julian Fantino, M.P. for Vaughan and Minister of Veterans Affairs, and...

A potential ban on smoking in Cayman was among some of the “drastic” measures that could be looked at to help win the war against chronic non-communicable diseases, Health Minister Osbourne Bodden told delegates at a national healthcare conference. 11/24/2014...