Mental Health First Aid Training Offered
Mental health and the lack of resources, particularly in rural areas, is a hot-button issue these days when conversations around reducing gun or gang violence take place. Having the ability and knowledge to help someone through a mental health crisis can literally be a lifesaver. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:46:29 -0700

Government of Canada supports workplace mental health
TORONTO, May 24, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister, today participated in a round table discussion with union leaders to discuss workplace mental health issues. "Mental ... Fri, 24 May 2013 09:30:00 -0700

Ulster plan would outsource mental health operations, save $120,000
KINGSTON — A proposed outsourcing of Ulster County's mental health operations will ensure the services survive and the department remains solvent, county officials said. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:12:55 -0700

Report: State Mental Health Hospital Needs More Staff
An independent review of a state-run mental health hospital gave high marks for patient satisfaction, but said options for people needing mental health care are limited. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:59 -0700

Mental Health America and U Squared Interactive Announce Strategic Partnership to Provide Online, Evidence-Based Tools ...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mental Health America (MHA) and U Squared Interactive (U2) today announced a collaborative, private/nonprofit partnership to provide Americans online, evidence-based tools they can use to address challenging mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. U2 has developed a computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program ... Thu, 23 May 2013 08:21:00 -0700

Gary Larcenaire Publishes New Article Discussing Need For Mental Health Treatment
SALT LAKE CITY, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Gary Larcenaire , the CEO of Valley Mental Health in Salt Lake City, has recently announced the publishing of his new article, "My View: Mental ... Thu, 23 May 2013 06:24:00 -0700

$7 million more in mental health funding could go to St. Louis County children
A taxpayer-supported mental health fund for kids plans to award $7 million more in grants next year amid a report that shows weaknesses in some of its programs and services. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:15:00 -0700

Mental health on the agenda
RESIDENTS and organisations are being called on to share their experiences of mental health services. Wed, 22 May 2013 16:21:06 -0700

Small Miracles Have Big Impact For Individuals Living With Mental Health Disabilities
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Just as physical disabilities can be an obstacle to living independently, so can mental health disabilities. With approximately 25 percent, or one in four ... Wed, 22 May 2013 15:35:00 -0700

International Mental Health Research Organization Announces 2013 Janssen/IMHRO Rising Star Translational Research Awards
The International Mental Health Research Organization has announced its 2013 Janssen/IMHRO Rising Star Translational Research Awards, which are sponsored by IMHRO and Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:01:00 -0700