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At the state level, ideas for improving mental health resources and well-being for first responders are taking shape after a legislative package to help veterans and first responders with mental health treatment failed. not advanced this…

WATSONVILLE—On August 12, the United Way of Santa Cruz County Youth Action Network and Jóvenes SANOS will host a pop-up event in Watsonville aimed at connecting young people to mental health resources in their community. The event is part…

Photo by Jatuporn-Tansirimas/iStock. As the pandemic continues, creating what could be another wave of infections, it's time to stop and reflect on the mental health crisis we face today, especially among our children. I am the…

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) - Law enforcement officers find themselves in dangerous situations every day in the line of duty. A first responder mental health advocate said any tragic incident takes its toll on first responders around…

Medicaid patients find provider lists to be inaccurate. A new report from researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) found that nearly 6 out of 10 in-network mental health care providers listed in…

Mosaics of Mercy, a local non-profit organization, is working to create a database that will provide the community with resources on mental health, addiction recovery and crisis. With a planned launch in fall 2022, community…

An important but often less discussed aspect of addressing the epidemic of gun violence in our country is youth suicide committed with guns. According to a report by Everytown for Gun Safety, a national non-profit organization, the…

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) - The American Rescue Plan Act will soon make a difference to mental health services in Omaha. Before the pandemic, one in five children needed mental health services, according to Jyotsna Ranga, child and adolescent…

Big Changes to the Grundy Library, MuseumGene Williams, executive director of the Grundy Foundation in Bristol. discusses the master plan for the renovation and repurposing of the campus of the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library and the…

A bipartisan group of Michigan House lawmakers this week introduced legislation they say is designed to keep children safe in schools.The legislation reflects some of the recommendations of the Home…

Biden: 'Pride is back in the White House'President Joe Biden is signing executive orders to thwart what the White House calls discriminatory legislative attacks on the LGBTQ community by Republican-controlled states. At the White House,…

Texas Health Resources is promoting five healthcare leaders to replenish its hospital leadership. Texas Health Plano, Southwest, Allen, HEB and Cleburne are installing new leaders to lead their acute care facilities starting July 3.…

The United States Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade on Friday in a 5-4 decision. The landmark case - which had been a national…

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Courtesy of Anthem, Purdue's medical plan administrator, benefits-eligible faculty and staff, and dependents covered by a Purdue health plan have access to certain behavioral health resources. They…

June 23, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. Navigating the first year of college can be an intense and stressful time. Utah State University has mental health resources to help you. The freshman year of college can!-->…

Pacific Health Plus News“The establishment of a new health system and the appointment of interim Maori and Pacific Chief Executive Officers have brought the promise of a more equitable and responsive health system closer to…

By Carolyn JonesEdSourceThree years after California required colleges to put suicide prevention phone…

UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía testified today at the People's Filibuster for Gun Safety in Washington, DC. Here are the remarks of his testimony as provided at the session, which included a message in Spanish. UnidosUS…

If you HAVE an IMMEDIATE seizure, please call 911 Mental health resources Immediate crisis 911 Crisis Line for Veterans 1-800-273-8255…

By Amy Briesch and Sandra M. ChafouleasWhenever a mass shooting takes place in schools, the public debate often focuses on the laws or policies that could have prevented the tragedy. But preventing school violence requires more than a gun…

Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter directing Cecile Young, Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), to use all available resources to ensure that mental health support services are available for every child in…

ROCKINGHAM — A congressman who once represented Richmond County — and is aiming again — is proposing to add more resource officers and mental health resources to schools across the country. Republican U.S.!-->!-->…

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County leaders are focused on preventing gun deaths, and they hope more money for resources will help them.On Tuesday, the Bexar County Court of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve approximately $37 million in…

STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) – Police officers in Statesboro will soon have valuable mental health training available.In 2021, more than 600 police officers died across the country. Suicide accounted for about a quarter of these deaths.The…

CHEYENNE — Health care advocates told lawmakers Friday that a lack of mental health resources, such as…

CHEYENNE — Health care advocates told lawmakers Friday that a lack of mental health resources, such as…

The survivor of a nightclub mass shooting offered advice to the Uvalde community at a Vote Latino event on Saturday morning.As the sixth anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting arrives next week, the same pattern of violence has crossed…

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - First responders see almost every emergency you can imagine - the times when people are most desperate: like when their house burns down or when they sustain serious injuries.That's why Albany Professional Firefighters…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Mental health issues can take many forms. Football safety at the University of Hawaii, Leonard Lee, stresses the importance of normalizing the subject in athletics. "They can come to practice, walk into a…

MIAMI- Mental Health America ranks Florida 49th nationally for access to mental health resources. A South Florida pediatric psychologist says better access is a must with rising child gun deaths."Mental health right now seems like…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) — It's impossible for a parent to watch the footage from Uvalde, Texas without breaking their hearts.Seeing the innocent young people involved in such a horrific tragedy, it's hard not to see your own child in…

By now, you've no doubt seen news stories about the mental health challenges Americans have faced after years of pandemic response, economic dislocation, and partisan political strife. Many HR professionals have access to the tools they…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A local organization is working to bring mental health resources directly to Jacksonians' doorsteps. Phi Pi of Mississippi hosted a community resource fair in Grove Park, aimed at helping people with…

Following another mass shooting, some Texas politicians have called for increased mental health services to help prevent the next tragedy.But experts working on the ground warn there is no fully effective solution to stopping these…

Throughout May's Mental Health Month, the DATCP highlighted the importance of self-care. Mental health is at the heart of our overall health, and ignoring mental health needs can impact our quality of life - in the same way that…

By Carolyn JonesEdSourceThree years after California required colleges to put suicide prevention phone…

HEBRON, Ky. — More than 200 first responders gathered Thursday to talk and share resources about mental wellness."You take that tag off and we're all human," said CVG firefighter and paramedic Phillip Hall. "For me it came down to whether…

The two shootings, which occurred 10 days apart, left several dead and were discussed in a university-wide email on Tuesday. Credit: Sophia Tobias | Lantern Photo File University President Kristina M. Johnson addressed the recent…

Knoxville, Tenn. (WVLT) – School districts in Tennessee are specifically addressing safety and emergency preparedness when it comes to preventing school shootings. Mental health is a resource that some leaders want more emphasis…

After a Texas elementary school massacre, some are looking at gun violence safety protections in Calgary's school system while mental health experts offer advice for difficult mass shooting conversations. Grief is pouring out on…

(NewsNation) - "Monkey" was the word of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy who recalled children running loose in class following the fatal 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School that left 27 dead. It was the student safety word,…

History links The NCAA recently released updated research on the well-being of student-athletes…

Local community gathers to discuss mental health resources after Texas school shooting FOX 29's Chris O'Connell discusses mental health resources for the local community as the world mourns the tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas. NORISTOWN,…

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison schools are trying to provide as much support as possible to students and their families following the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school.Madison-area students headed to school Wednesday morning as a…

To scoldCardio workout in three sets of 10 minutes | Selah MyersThis 10-minute cardio workout consists of 7 sets of three (3 exercises back to back). We perform each move for 30 seconds each with no rest between exercises or sets of…

Dartmouth is celebrating Wellbeing Week: Spring in Action starting Monday with activities and resources for faculty, staff and students to help support overall wellbeing and mental health.The events will culminate Friday afternoon with…

The family of a Palo Alto man who died by suicide in October 2021 donated $1 million to establish a scholarship fund at Santa Clara University with a specific purpose: to advance care mental health centers for young adults by increasing the…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Not only is it important to focus on your physical health, but your mental health as well.In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Le Bonheur Methodist Health System is highlighting the mental resources…

The Ohio State Medical Association has announced the launch of a free, anonymous service to help healthcare workers screen for mental and emotional health issues statewide.Brian Santin, a vascular surgeon and president of the association,…

Lindsey Leitko is relieved to be graduating from high school next month. The past few years have been tough for the Doherty High School student. She suffers from anxiety and depression, in part due to her parents' divorce, and has been…

Mental health can be expensive. But it doesn't have to. Your health and safety is the highest priority. Here's how to get the help you need. You don't need another article telling you that the past few years have taken their toll on…

HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATION – The group representing most of Pennsylvania's healthcare systems says hiring and retaining more healthcare workers is the top priority for Commonwealth hospital leaders as they face to acute personnel…

ORLANDO, Florida. – Central Florida mental health experts have resources to share with residents, including furry four-legged helpers.For Dr. Beth Long, chief of behavioral health at Nemours Children's Health, her job during the pandemic…

The group representing most health systems in Pennsylvania says hiring and retaining more health care workers is the top priority of Commonwealth hospital leaders as they face acute staffing…

LaGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) – The Calumet Center for Healing and Attachment is a non-profit organization specializing in mental health services. There is a residential program for women recovering from abuse and trauma, as well as an…

Mike Bach, soon to take on the role of director of Copper Country Community Mental Health, speaks during a public program Wednesday at the Portage Lake District Library…

NORFOLK, Va. – A Norfolk mother wants to help other families struggling with mental illness after her son died by suicide.Tucker Corprew started the Chas Foundation after his second son, Chas, committed suicide at the age of 34. Corprew…

The coronavirus pandemic has shed light on the importance of access to mental health benefits. He also highlighted how important it is for employers to understand and follow the law that applies to mental health and addiction benefits.!-->!-->…

College can be a difficult and stressful experience. Here's an overview of resources for UNC students to help them prioritize their mental…

In this article: Mother's Day kicks off National Women's Health Week. The goal of Women's Health Week is to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority and stay active. We've…

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – A new survey suggests many first responders in Virginia are suffering in silence when it comes to mental health. It's a trend that Joseph Diman knows only too well. "I relive May 4th over and over and…

May 25, 2022, 9:00 a.m.Updated May 25, 2022By: Sandrina Rodrigues, senior digital producerMental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949.If you or someone you know is having difficulty and needs help,…

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed that all the resources granted for the implementation of various health projects should be used prudently and honestly, to ensure that the intended goals are achieved, resulting in community…

FORT KNOX, Ky. — May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, and an Army health expert shared the many ways Soldiers and their families can find help when they need it.…

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mental illness continues to afflict teens across the country, including here in Mississippi.An estimated 27,000 Mississippians between the ages of 12 and 17 suffer from depression.According to the National Alliance…

WISCONSIN. (WAOW) -- Last week, police in Wausau sprang into action to save the life of a teenager and…

CLEVELAND — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and officials are working to break the stigma surrounding the subject. "Talking about it is probably the best way to reduce that stigma," said Dr. Leslie Heinberg, vice president of…

All Washington State University students, wherever they are, will soon have access to a suite of mental health resources, including after-hours crisis counseling, self-help, an online referral network and peer support. The…

In what may seem like an odd choice of words, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources'…

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The Pima County Health Department is expanding a program originally introduced during the pandemic to provide additional mental health support to students and school staff.Matt Schmidgall, school programs…

A draft opinion leaked Monday confirmed that the U.S. Supreme Court had voted to overturn its decision in Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the right of access to abortion with some provision for state regulation beyond the third…

Having an MPC (Concert Hall) located south of the El Paso Civic Center and near newly renovated hotels makes…

We all know how physically demanding the role of a healthcare worker can be. Whether it's monitoring multiple patients in a day, providing the appropriate care to patients in a clinical setting or at home, or providing wellness support to…

Tim O’Shea – Donor In March, Katie Meyer, national champion goalkeeper and captain of the Stanford University women's soccer team, took her own life. As a student-athlete myself, I could only dream of reaching the heights that…

RA work is mentally taxing, and there are not many measures in place to ease this burdenAna Pietrewicz / Daily schoolgirlOn April 27, the Resident Assistant & Peer Mentor Union organized a protest demanding higher pay at the University…

The U-46 school district needs to provide more mental health resources to high school students, but things are starting to look more positive overall as the COVID-19 pandemic begins to wane.It was among the key points raised by several high…

Active fair on health and resources for the elderly. The City of Anaheim's Active Older Adult Program will host its annual Health and Resource Fair on May 14. The fair will offer information and resources for seniors in addition to health…

By Cristina Mendez Click here for updates on this story ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County will use $2.1 million to expand mental health services in its public school system, which educates a total of nearly…

“Some students feel more comfortable talking to a peer than a counselor directly from the center,” says Rebecca Caudill '22, president of the SLU Peer Health Network, a new student-led organization fighting stigma. mental health…