Category Archives: Mental Health

22.06.20 Parminder Sandhu, Mental Health Services Manager for Health Exchange As the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic continues, there is increased awareness that the virus is causing problems far beyond physical illness. So, what are some of mental health challenges patients are currently facing? And how can we support those impacted to take back control of their mental wellbeing Continue reading →

FCF|REACT Capacity Building on Adult and Child Mental Health (2 positions: 1 international and 1 national team preferred) Objective and methodology of Consultancy: The objective of this consultancy is to increase capacity (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) of FCF|REACT funded partners on common adult and child mental health problems so that they can improve early identification of mental health issues and primary intervention, as well as increase advocacy for referrals and development of specialized services. The methodology includes conducting a training needs assessment in close collaboration with the FCF|REACT Child Protection team, development/adjustment of training curriculum, and provision of online training and remote coaching (webinars, online small groups discussions, individual coaching). A brief report of these training and coaching sessions will then be written Continue reading →

Three Corners Health Services Society is preparing to host an online mental health forum. The four-day event will be one of their longest events yet, says executive director Lori Sellars. Continue reading →

Funding from Larimer County's .25% sales tax for behavioral health services is flowing back to the community. Fort Collins Coloradoan Larimer County and Fort Collins officials are sharply at odds about the location of the countys taxpayer-supported behavioral health facility. Continue reading →

As United States residents continue to weather the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, its taking a toll on their mental health, according to a new national survey led by researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Northwestern, and Rutgers universities. Continue reading →

BY SONALI GUPTA TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT Last Sunday afternoon, when news of Sushant Singh Rajputs demise came out, it was shocking to say the least. Within a couple of hours, my social media timeline was filled with posts, which were speculating and ascribing reasons for his death or numerous accounts sharing their own mental health stories Continue reading →

Express News Service KOCHI:"Before I realised what I was going through, things got really bad and I started considering suicide as an option. For a whole year, the idea of suicide was a very real option for me. Continue reading →

ByBrett Sholtis| WITFTransforming Health/PA Post A woman with a serious mental illness was removed from Bucks County Correctional Facility and placed at Norristown state psychiatric hospital, five days after three inmates raised alarms about what they said were unsafe conditions and potential mistreatment by corrections officers. Continue reading →

Thirty-one years ago, the Eugene, Ore., mobile crisis-intervention program Cahoots (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) was born. Continue reading →

Did you know May is National Mental Health Awareness Month? It is timely, considering the current COVID-19 situation, which can present challenges for those of us who struggle with depression and anxiety, often coupled with alcoholism or drug addiction. Continue reading →