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LYNN — Community leaders and members took part in a conference dedicated to Children's Mental Health Week with Mayor Jared Nicholson urging!-->…
How Farrynheight advocates for mental wellbeing in the workplace
Farryn Weiner, brand marketer, advisor and founder of Farrynheight, as the agency publishes her book, ... "Set the tone", photo credit: Arturo Alcala
Photo credit: Arturo Alcalá
Announce the color. It's been…
SVMH nurses organize a diaper drive for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
At Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, a group of nurses have started a diaper drive. The initiative is part of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, May 2-8. Among hospital staff alone, employees donated more than…
5K to raise awareness about suicide and mental health | Regional News
Salem, Mass. "The world needs you...to enter this race."Mental Makeover, a local advocacy organization…
How Elyse Myers uses TikTok to raise mental health awareness
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Elyse began speaking out about her mental health online by sharing her experience of being bullied as a child. In one video, she said a middle school teacher discouraged her from trying cheerleading because of her size,…
South Florida organization working to break mental health care stigma – NBC 6 South Florida
May marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Month as organizations nationwide continue to work to break the stigma around mental health and seeking care.
Meanwhile, a new South Florida nonprofit group is making…
The risks for individuals AAPI
While all LGBTQIA+ people – regardless of ethnicity – face mental health risks, new data indicates that some marginalized groups face unique issues due to their cultural background. One such group is Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders…
Jefferson County Commissioners Proclaim May Mental Health Awareness Month | Local
BROOKVILLE — Jefferson County commissioners proclaimed May Mental Health Awareness Month and heard from…
The BGSBU organizes a workshop on “mental health and addiction”
The BGSBU organizes a workshop on "mental health and addiction"
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How This Virginia Tech Legend Shares Hope With Ladybugs
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Tech fans know Jon Laaser and know that his tenure as the voice of the Hokies ended abruptly last year. This ending was not planned, at least not by Laaser himself. However, it has allowed him to channel his…
Lakewood High School to Host Engaging with Wellness Event on April 30
LAKEWOOD, Ohio - According to the Global Wellness Institute, the definition of wellness is the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that can lead to holistic health.It was this conversation that led the Lakewood Council of…
Stress Awareness Month in April: Taking Care of Your Pet’s Mental Health
April marks the start of Stress Awareness Month, and many of us may take some time to assess our mental health and well-being - but what about the mental health of our precious pets?
Nina Downing, PDSA Veterinary…
Family Services Agency event highlights youth mental health needs | Good for Santa Barbara
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Sixth grader organizes walk for children’s mental health
CLIFTON PARK, NY (NEWS10) - Taking action to highlight the importance of mental health. Dozens of people marched through Shenendehowa High School on Sunday morning for Jayden's Trauma Track Walk, organized by Acadia Middle School…
Raising awareness among amateur cricketers about mental health issues no one talks about: Shahbaz…
SHAHBAZ CHOUDHRY
“Every budding cricketer dreams of becoming a professional. But the truth is that many players will never achieve this goal,” says Shahbaz Choudhry - the founder of the world's largest…
Wilbraham resident will run around the clock for mental health awareness
WILBRAHAM — At 9 a.m. on April 23, Wilbraham resident Bill Wells will leave Wilbraham United Church and start running, and he won't stop until 9 a.m. the next morning. Wells challenges herself in this ongoing race to raise money and…
Grand Blanc Township Police Department Completes ‘One Mind’ Mental Health Initiative |…
GREAT WHITE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) – Improving police responses for people with mental health issues.The…
group hopes to raise mental health awareness | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo Times Observer by Brian Ferry Members of AWWA - Accepting Who We Are - at Eisenhower High School include, from left, Peyton Kellogg, Kiley Youngberg, Alyssa Wismar,…
Lawmakers weigh bills to provide suicide prevention training as mental health issues rise | Local…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With mental health issues on the rise nationwide,…
Construction begins at Cornell Family Behavioral Health Facility
A dirt-filled lot on the Sarasota Memorial campus has begun its transformation into a $71 million behavioral health lodge. Crews kicked off construction on the future Cornell Family Behavioral Health Center on Wednesday. The groundbreaking…
Shubhrata Prakash, Director, NITI Ayog, Health News, ET HealthWorld
Shahid Akhter, Editor-in-Chief, ETHealthworld spoke with Shubhrata Prakashdirector, NITI Ayog, to learn more about the challenges associated with mental health and her own experience of the throes of mental depression.Depression and mental…
Brain Injury Awareness Month Awareness
CLINICAL COVERAGEAccording to the Brain Injury Association of America, more than 5 million children and adults live with permanent disability related to brain injury, and at least 2.8 million people in the United States experience traumatic…
OPINION: Has social media helped us open up about mental health?
Mental health plays an important role in our overall health and well-being. Yet there is still a stigma behind it. Conversations about mental health are something many people have tried to avoid.
However, in…
Burlington County Commissioners Praise School Administrators for Joining Stigma-Free Initiative
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Burlington County Commissioners' efforts to make Burlington County a stigma-free county are garnering growing support.
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Social media is 25 years old. Let’s do a mental health check
Twenty-five years ago, the era of social media began with the launch of sixdegrees.com, a website that allowed users to create personalized profiles. At the time, many of us were unaware of what was happening, but that moment marked a…
Egypt’s forgotten mental health crisis | Mental Health
Sara and her family fled Syria for Egypt in 2012 after the outbreak of civil war. They have since lived in Cairo, where she is studying to become a doctor.
As a 23-year-old Arab woman with Atypical Bipolar Disorder and Attention Deficit…
Alabama House Passes General Fund Budget, Includes Increased Mental Health Funding
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama House passed the state's largest general fund budget on Tuesday, at about $2.7 billion.
The budget includes funding increases for several programs, including the Department of Mental…
Everything you need to know about complex PTSD
"Hypervigilance and startle reaction are big issues for me. I constantly scan to make sure everything is safe. I can't sit with my back to a door, and if I do, I think 'there could be danger," Kate G. The Mighty said in 2019 of the…
Raising awareness of the experiences of detransitioners
By Jennifer BauwensEditorial contributor | Saturday, March 12, 2022Unsplash/Priscilla Du PreezAs a trauma therapist, I have had the honor of working in a profession that aims to serve children and families during some of the most painful…
Is “global stress disorder” real? Yes, but those who thrive in the news often lose sight of it
Michael J. Socolow, University of Maine
It all started with a basic “news you can use” feature from National Public Radio. Titled "5 Ways to Cope With the Stressful News Cycle," producer Andee Tagle's article, published in late…
Friends of Alexandria Mental Health Center define what it means to have friends
Current and past board of Friends of Alexandria Mental Health Center (left to right): Betty Livingston, Afework Eshetu, Rebecca Grueneberger, Susan Draschler and Dan Sweeney. (Courtesy picture)
ALEXANDRIA, VA — It's a small…
WNY LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Expo to be held during LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week
SANBORN, NY — After the event was postponed last year, Niagara Pride has announced that WNY's LGBTQ+ health and wellness show will return on March 26.
The Wellness Fair will take place in the main gymnasium at Niagara…
Why Egypt is Wrong to Write a Law Criminalizing Suicide
Why Egypt is Wrong to Write a Law Criminalizing Suicide
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Metropolitan Riverters Hosts Mental Health Awareness Night at Prudential Center on March 5
Sports icons such as superstar gymnast Simone Biles, tennis champion Naomi Osaka and two-time Alpine Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin have opened up about mental health. Experts say the more…
An Accompanying Ministry’ at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Madison – Madison Catholic…
MADISON— Two diocesan professional organizations, the Madison Diocese Religious Educators Organization (MDREO) and the Madison Diocese Pastoral Ministers Association (MDPMA), will co-host a program at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 602…
Kleine-Levin Syndrome Foundation urges lawmakers to raise awareness of KLS research
WASHINGTON, February 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kleine-Levin Syndrome Foundation honors Rare Disease Day today by calling for the inclusion of Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS) in the biennial National Institutes of Health (NIH) "Sleep Research…
Community Bus Tour aims to promote mental health awareness and reduce crime
JACKSONVILLE, Florida. - Kennadi Larkins knows the struggles of mental health firsthand."When I was 9 I was on vacation with my grandparents and we got a call that my mother had passed away and since then my mental health has been going…
Cardinals announce 13 more theme nights for 2022 at Busch Stadium
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Despite the lockout, the Cardinals are continuing to advertise tickets and theme nights for this upcoming season. They announced 13 additional themed dates for the 2022 season, including three first-time events…
Sisters launch effort aimed at suicide prevention and mental health awareness
CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Two sisters deeply affected by suicide are raising awareness for mental health in the tri-state.According to the Centers for Disease Control, emergency room visits for suspected suicide attempts among young people have…
22-year-old woman tells her story of eating disorder
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) - In time for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, a 22-year-old Nashville woman has shared her story of recovery from her battle with an eating disorder.“I didn't know anything about it. My family really didn't…
Hall County students receive mental health training
40 peer leaders represented their home schools Cherokee Bluff High School, Flowery Branch High School, and Lanier College and Career Academy for a full day of mental health-themed training at Eagle Ranch in Flowery Branch.
Students came…
Michigan’s first residential eating disorder treatment center to open in April 2022
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) — For people with an eating disorder, finding treatment in a hospital setting isn't easy. Patients requiring extensive residential treatment have historically traveled to other states because Michigan does…
Half of the UK screen workforce was bullied in 2021, report finds – Deadline
More than half of the UK's film and TV industry workforce have experienced bullying, harassment or discrimination in the past year, according to alarming statistics from The Film & TV industry. TV Charity (TFTVC) who found the…
International Epilepsy Day in Liberia: Overcoming Stigma, Accessing Treatment | Doctors Without…
Medication plays a key role in controlling symptoms such as seizures, while counseling also helps patients understand how to manage their condition. Psychosocial workers and community health volunteers make it…
What steps should the government take to promote mental health awareness?
Sriparna Roy, student
Compulsory checks in schools, colleges and offices needed. Local authorities should also consider verifying confidentiality and promoting emotional well-being. State of mental health in India requires active…
New web series Blinking Twice uses subtle horror and suspense to preach mental health awareness –…
A hanging drip, a beeping heart monitor, a frail old man in bed – and later, an old tape recorder and a lamp flashing twice – the feeling of unease suffocates from the first images of Blinking twiceSyed Zeshan Ahmed's thick new webseries…
ArkLaTex woman uses fashion designs to raise mental health awareness
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A local business was born out of the pain of losing a loved one too soon. Amy Ogunyemi says her father-in-law, the late Dr. Frederick Ogunyemi, called her “my friend,” which means my friend in French. The words are…
Nanaimo Youth Volunteers Host Series of Mental Health Workshops – Nanaimo News Bulletin
Young people in Nanaimo want to talk about mental health and are opening lines of communication over the next few weeks.
Youth 20/20 Can Nanaimo, a group of youth community volunteers, is bringing back its Living in Color youth…
Leann Porrello Pushes Art Awareness as a Cultural Arts Specialist
When Leann Porrello moved to Jefferson City in 2012, she was surprised by the lack of public art in the capital.
Having lived in several major cities across the country, she understood the importance of having art easily accessible to…
Halestorm Unveils New Single “The Steeple” and Announces New Album
Halestorm made their explosive comeback in 2021 with the powerful 'Back From the Dead'. Now they've released a new single, "The Steeple", and announced their upcoming fifth album, also titled Back from the dead.Check out the song and…
Senators pressed on mental health awareness in schools
Improving mental health care means educating young people, investing in the workforce and science and breaking down barriers to treatment,…
Queer and Mental Health Challenges: Will Awareness Reduce Social Stress?
Image source: FREEPIK Mental health issues faced by queer people
According to one study, two out of three queer people…
Center for Family Health Column: Normalizing Mental Health
By Leon PuttlerJACKSON, MI — Most of us pay more attention to our physical health than our mental health.We visit the dentist twice a year to make sure our teeth and gums are healthy. We regularly see medical professionals to make sure our…
Houghton Council to hear presentation on mental health | News, Sports, Jobs
Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette City Manager Eric Waara discusses his suggestion for a mental health sub-committee during the Houghton City Council meeting on Wednesday. …
Oklahoma groups raise awareness about harassment and prevention services
According to SPARC (Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center), more than 1 in 6 women and 1 in 17 men will experience harassment in their lifetime. Every January, national organizations like SPARc and local agencies like the…
Music for mental health returns in the morning
THE annual Music for Mental Health concert returns to Dolans Warehouse after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
To meet the latest government guidelines, the popular mental health awareness and fundraising event has been adapted to a…
These wellness apps will help you feel better, both mentally and physically.
Most of us could probably use a mental health boost, especially after the last couple of years we've had - and that's where the technology comes in. There seems to be an app that pops up every day. minute designed to help you feel better,…
Film “Koro” released on Boxing Day; treats mental health as a subject.
'Koro', a Ghanaian short film known for appearing at global film festivals, was released on Boxing Day 2021.
The film, which encompasses the subject of mental health, has won over six nominations at various international film festivals…
Author Zoryana Golovata’s “See More” and “Money and Psychology” projects focused on…
UKRAINE, KYIV and NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 24, 2021 / Zoryana Golavata, executive coach, has implemented two projects called See More and Money & Psychology which revolve around improving psychological wealth and mental…
The role of federal politics
Mental health crises are far from a new phenomenon, but awareness of behavioral health crises and the understanding of the need for holistic and effective intervention services has recently gained traction among policy makers and…
Commissioners Join Forces on State Mental Health Programs | Western Colorado
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Connecticut Campus HD Program to Address Impact of COVID-19 – 2021 – Mental Health…
On December 8, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced the launch of a new state program that will provide Connecticut colleges and universities with $ 2.7 million as they respond to student mental health issues. driven by the…
Providing employee welfare benefits can prevent the big resignation
The future of work: Providing employee well-being benefits can stem the big resignation
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The Great Resignation is getting bigger and bigger. Employers across the country are looking to fill a record 11…
Give an Hour announces mental health ambassadors
BETHESDA, Md., December 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Over the past two years, many people, including mainstream culture, have realized the importance of prioritizing mental health and emotional well-being. Emotional suffering has…
Panthers Safety Juston Burris partners with local organization to raise awareness about mental…
A local organization's mission is to educate our community about mental illness.Panthers security Juston Burris has partnered with Dream the Impossible to bring attention to the cause.Dream the Impossible, founded in 2018, is dedicated to…
Upcoming dinner to educate farmers on mental health issues | New
Local students will have the chance to show off their artistic skills…
Duke Energy Provides $ 255,000 to Address Addiction and Mental Health Needs in Indiana Communities |…
GrAnts will fund mental health and addiction services supporting Hoosiers in Bartholomew, Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Howard, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Lawrence, Monroe, Ohio, Ripley,…
Float in Twinkle Light Parade raises awareness of youth suicide prevention
A float sheds light on an important topic: youth suicide prevention. KOB 4 met with volunteers early Saturday as they decorated their school bus to spread their message of hope.…
Medair Q&A: Let’s Talk Mental Health – Global
By Jonathan Kyle
Communities that aid organizations serve around the world often experience severe traumatic stress and face immense obstacles as they rebuild their lives. Yet supporting mental health has not always been a…
Jessica Alba talks about attending therapy sessions with her daughter
The public conversation about mental health has come a long way in recent years. With stars like Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Kristen Stewart become aware of their struggles with mental illness it becomes easier and easier for people to…
Social Media Impacts Teenage Mental Health: The Tribune India
New Delhi, November 28
Nowadays, most of the teens use social media accounts like Facebook and Instagram. It allows a person to stay connected with friends around the world and gives…
SCRMC Offers Resources to Improve Men’s Health | New
November is recognized as Movember.Movember's goal each year is to achieve the vision of having an…
Lush Cosmetics to deactivate multiple social media accounts, to raise awareness about mental health
through: Kiah Armstrong, Nexstar Media Wire
Posted: November 24, 2021 / 9:38 PM EST
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The Poddar Foundation signs a memorandum of understanding with the ITDP department to raise…
The Poddar Foundation announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with the Integrated Tribal Development Program (ITDP) department to hold mental health awareness sessions at tribal schools in Palghar District,…
Lake County Commissioners Pass Resolution Recognizing “National Hunger and Homelessness…
With more than 37 million Americans at risk of going hungry and 3.5 million homeless each year, Lake County Commissioners have joined the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness…
Follow ‘The Blue Trail’ for Mental Health Awareness | Examiner
community, A bright blue tree along the Midland Highway near Perth is the inspiration behind a man's charitable fundraiser. Scott Bent, a teacher at Queechy High School, will embark on "The Blue Trail", a nine-day, 500-kilometer journey…
NBA star Kevin Love on mental health issues, success, getting Covid
This story is part of the Top of the Game series, where CNBC Make It explores the habits, routines and mindsets that top athletes use to achieve peak performance and success.In early November, Kevin Love tested positive for Covid. The…
Movember for Men’s Health | New
Are you seeing more facial hair in men this month? Nearly two decades ago, men's health awareness claimed…
UBA Foundation educates staff, clients on mental health awareness, offers therapy, creative…
In line with its commitment to giving back and making an impact on lives, UBA Foundation - the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc - has launched a series of weeklong activities to promote…
RM Doesn’t Support Students With Mental Health Problems – The Tide
There is a growing crisis in America: the mental health pandemic. Back to school is always nerve-wracking, but returning to school in person after more than a year of virtual learning comes with a myriad of new challenges. From intensive…
NJ College students rally for mental health, one awareness after another commits suicide
Rowan University students gathered on Monday to draw attention to the recent suicide death of a student on campus and what they believe is a looming mental health crisis.The student was the fourth to die since 2017 from a fall in a campus…
Imlay City HS students, staff focus on mental health
All students and staff at Imlay City High School participated under the âI CAREâ banner.
IMLAY CITY - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many school districts have made concerted efforts to put mental and…
Local students advocate for mental health awareness
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Students in the Social Services program at Blue Ridge Community College hosted an event to raise awareness about mental health resources in the valley.The BRCC Mental Health Fair was held on Thursday, November…
Bent Paddle helps raise funds and promote awareness of mental health services with new beer launch…
$ 1 for each pint and $ 5 for each growler or crowler of the new Pay It Forward pale ale purchased will go to Amberwing.
DULUTH, Minn. - Experts say mental health issues in children and teens are on the rise, so…
Mental health awareness in the South Asian community | Letters to the Editor
âThere is no such thing as depression. "âMy parents won't…
Lita opens up about ‘Tag Me In’ initiative, mental health in pro wrestling, if…
October is Mental Health Month. This is a problem that unfortunately is not talked about enough in the world.Professional wrestlers from around the world have come together to raise awareness about mental health with the launch of the…
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month: How to Talk to Men Around Their Mental Health
Despite growing awareness, suicide remains the biggest killer among men under 50 in the UK. Men are three times more likely to kill themselves than women, according to the Ben Mental Health Charity. Figures released by National Records of!-->…
Normalize mental health in the workplace
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Sense. Moran and Marshall Announce USDA Grant to Connect Kansas Farmers and Ranchers to Mental…
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) And Roger Marshall, MD (R-Kan.) Today announced a $ 500,000 grant from the Department of Agriculture's Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) from the United States (USDA)…
After personal tragedy, two Yalies launch mental health initiative
Bryce Bjork '20 and Ting Gao '20 created the Brain Health Bootcamp website to increase access to mental health education.…
Podar Inclusive Education Cell Hosts Mental Health Awareness Webinar to Embrace Kaizen Lifestyle…
Bombay (Maharashtra) , Oct. 25 (ANI / Hunk Golden and Media): Podar Inclusive Education Cell (IEC) has taken an initiative to educate its employees about mental health.The department hosted a mental health awareness webinar focusing on…
Raising awareness about mental health | Local
Recently, at a small meeting with friends, I overheard one man ask another over dinner, "How's your prostate?" For a moment, I laughed, although I'm embarrassed to tell you. The two men had a few things in common. Both…
Pediatricians-in-training hit Calgary schools to raise mental health awareness
Calgary pediatricians-in-training are working to help junior high school students who may have mental health issues during the pandemic. Twenty-two pediatric residents deployed this week to 11 Calgary Board of Education high schools in a…
Off the Record Live: JoJo Talks About New EP “Try Not To Think About It”, Mental Health…
In March 2020, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter JoJo was set to release a new album, Good to know, and embark on a headlining tour across the country. Then the pandemic struck and the world stopped.
“Like a lot…
VSU partners with Active Minds for mental health awareness
VALDOSTA, Georgia (WALB) - Valdosta State University (VSU) has partnered with Active Minds, the country's leading non-profit organization working to change the culture around mental health, to bring Send Silence Packing on campus.A…
UB and the Hilinski’s Hope Foundation raise awareness for mental health
This story is about suicide. Suicide is preventable. The national lifeline for suicide prevention is 800-273-8255.
Mark Hilinski has no particular and favorite memory of his son, Tyler.
Instead, it's several spread throughout their…
Dutch veteran walks 3,000 kilometers barefoot to raise awareness about men’s mental health
Dutch Afghanistan veteran Anton Nooteboom set off on a monster 3,000 kilometer hike across Australia on Sunday. The âBarefoot Dutchmanâ from Goes in Zealand who emigrated to Australia in 2015, walked an…
Receive my mistakes this Mental Health Awareness Month
When I was given the opportunity to write for this esteemed journal, I promised myself two things and that was 1) to write what I know and 2) to always be true to myself. And since I…