Starting today, Virginia is taking steps to transform its response to mental health crises with the launch of the Marcus Alert system.

University leaders provide information on the addition of a wellness day in the spring semester, the extension of the Mental Health First Aid Training program offered by the School of Social Work and a partnership between CAPS and telehealth service Uwill.

Today,First Lady Frances Wolf hosted Women In Reentry: Mental Health, the third in a series of virtual conversations between reentry advocates and mental health professionals. The panel discussed the impacts of incarceration on a woman’s mental health and the implications they can have on her reentry. They also highlighted active programs that are supporting the mental health needs of justice-impacted women.   Panelists included:   Dr. Dan Jurman, Executive Director of the PA Office of Advocacy and Reform (OAR)  Kelly Evans, Deputy Secretary […]

Dear Carolina Community, As we wrap up the semester, we wanted to take a moment to thank our students, faculty and staff for all you’ve done to make an on-campus experience possible. From following our community standards to getting vaccinated, you are the reason for our success. We know it hasn’t been easy, and we... View Article

(HealthDay)—Interpersonal discrimination is associated with adverse mental health and substance use outcomes among young adults, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in Pediatrics.

Tuesday on News 4, we spoke with Crisis Services’ Olivia Retallack.

Immune responses to viruses like SARS-CoV-2 may affect mental health, and vice versa. Doctors are uncovering exactly how.

In the post-Covid era, focusing on mental health and wellness in the workplace must become a necessity and mainstay for employees to perform at their best.

Both spans of the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron were closed for about 30 minutes Wednesday as authorities responded to a mental health emergency.