Helene funding for school mental health services went unspent for months
Just a month after Helene ravaged western North Carolina last fall, state lawmakers approved recovery funding that included $5 million for "increased mental health services" for students and staff in affected school districts. Six months later, much of that money has not been used.
Mental health first aid trainings planned for Lee County
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County is offering monthly mental health first aid trainings for the rest of 2025. Sessions will teach participants to recognize warning signs that someone is in a mental health crisis or struggling with substance abuse, provide support in crisis and non-crisis situations and connect others with mental health resources.
Florida groups bringing attention to mental health issues in farming
Experts say farming and ranching communities are impacted by stressors weighing on mental health along with elevated suicide rates.
Madison Co. Mental Health Clinic adds new furry friend to the team
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Madison County Mental Health Department has added a new furry friend to the clinic’s team, just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month. The departmen…
CT LIVE: Mental Health Awareness
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How Damez’s Adore Became Both a Tribute to Black Love—and a Call for Mental Health Awareness
A Love Letter, A Loss, and A Legacy For Atlanta rapper and singer Damez, every visual is an opportunity to tell layered, intentional stories—ones that honor his city, his influences, and the many versions of himself that often go unseen. His latest single, Adore, is no exception. Inspired by the golden eras of 90s R&B
Early physical activity linked to mental health benefits in later childhood and adolescence
Physical activity in early childhood, especially taking part in organised sports,may ward off several mental health disorders in later childhood and adolescence, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.