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The beginning of a new year is always a time for reflection on our achievements over the last twelve months and setting goals for what we hope to accomplish in the coming twelve. 2014 is an especially exciting time to...

It's been three years since the mass shooting in Tucson  left six people dead and 13 others injured, including former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. The shooting sparked a nationwide debate about gun control and mental illness.

Wednesday Barber joined the Arizona delegation and other friends and colleagues of Giffords to honor those who were injured and killed. Barber also introduced the bipartisan Mental Health First Aid Act, which will proved education to increase public awareness of mental...

Five months ago, Jacquelyn Jackson pulled in to a parking space six places away from the entrance of the Safeway north of Tucson where she had gone shopping Jan. 8, 2011. She thought she could face down her memories and...

Ron Barber introduced the bipartisan Mental Health First Aid Act, which will provide education to increase public awareness of mental illness symptoms.

Still reeling from the shock of a school shooting in Connecticut that killed 20 first-graders and six educators, the nation started 2013 with a renewed debate on gun control. But because many politicians in Washington and around the country didn’t...

“We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don’t let yourself be lulled into inaction.” I couldn’t agree more with Bill Gates. 2013 saw...

“We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don’t let yourself be lulled into inaction.” I couldn’t agree more with Bill Gates. 2013 saw...

“We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don’t let yourself be lulled into inaction.” I couldn’t agree more with Bill Gates. 2013 saw...

Dr. Jeremy Barowsky, a psychiatrist at the Behavioral Health Center at Greenwich Hospital, was a guest on a WGCH Radio podcast hosted by Tony Savino in which mental health first aid was the topic of discussion. Barowsky discussed warning signs...

Beginning today, all behavioral-health providers are required to have a treatment and crisis plan in place for individuals diagnosed at higher risk for an incident. The plan is part of a statewide intervention initiative to help individuals before their mental...

Treating the first signs of a mental health crisis could eventually become as common as administering CPR. Transitions of Western Illinois has trained about 90 people a year since 2010 through the Mental Health First Aid program. Tragic shootings at...