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About 350,000 Americans with a diagnosis of a severe mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are in state jails and prisons, while the number of psychiatric beds available has shrunk to 35,000, according to a coming analysis by the Treatment Advocacy Center,...

As teachers headed back to school in Newtown this year they are better equipped to respond to specific students in need after participating in the first phase of Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training sponsored by the Newtown-Sandy Hook...

The reported suicide of actor Robin Williams has again tragically put the spotlight on one of the most serious public health issues facing our nation. According to the CDC, suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the United States...

Two months ago, many Americans had never heard of an obscure neurodegenerative disease that affects 30,000 people in the U.S. Now, thanks to the #IceBucketChallenge, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a household word. With that rise in awareness has come...

Suicide prevention has garnered new attention in the media and at the dinner table with the recent death of actor Robin Williams. In the wake, experts say it is important to know the signs of depression, what resources are available...

Contact: Communications@TheNationalCouncil.org or 202.684.7457 Washington, DC (August 21 2014) — The National Council for Mental Wellbeing held a Mental Health First Aid for Military, Veterans, and Their Familes training today for organizations representing veterans, service members, and their families. The...

AspenPointe announced the fundraising initiative for this year’s Heroes of Mental Health Luncheon will support its Mental Health First Aid training program, a need highlighted during this spring’s Mental Health Begins With Me community forums. Link to Source

Last Thursday at Gulf Coast State College Gulf/Franklin Center more than 60 local educators attended a seminar on Mental Health First Aid presented by Life Management Center of Northwest Florida. Link to Source

Some of the deepest wounds can’t be covered by bandages. Fortunately, new training is equipping responders to address these needs. Mental health first aid helps first responders and other care workers to identify and work with an individual who is...

… veterans living with untreated mental health conditions, Mental Health First Aid for Veterans is needed now Full Text Outlet:  States News Service Publication Date:  08/21/2014 Media Group:  Other Byline:  States News Country:  United States of America

Mental Health First Aid is a course to train people to assess warning signs of behavioral health concerns that is gaining advocates in many countries around the world, including the U.S.  It can have particular benefits for farm and other...

The Brandywine Health Foundation will launch a four-year pilot program this week to help school district employees learn to identify mental health issues in students through a nationally used course. As part of a nationwide effort to improve mental health...