Mental Health

A new campaign from Active Minds, Crisis Text Line, and The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is advocating for students to lobby their universities to print mental health hotlines on student ID cards. The”Transform Your Campus: ID Cards Campaign” is the first of its kind and will support high schools, colleges, and universities in their efforts to add mental health and suicide prevention crisis numbers to student ID cards. The three mental health organizations jointly developed the new resource to provide students with ideas and action steps for lobbying campus administrators and other policymakers. The end goal is to make crisis hotlines like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line clearly visible on all campus cards. The initiative traces its roots back to 2012, when Active Minds students at the University of Dayton successfully petitioned campus administrators to print a crisis call line on the back of all student ID cards. Just this past year, legislato...

“Bell Let’s Talk” is more than a hashtag; it’s a movement. Wednesday marked the ninth annual “Bell Let’s Talk” day, an occasion when millions of people — including celebrities and professional athletes — use social media to share awareness about mental health. Some have also opened up about their own battles with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, among other diseases. The annual “Bell Let’s Talk” campaign started in 2010 with an effort by Bell, a Canadian phone company, to spread mental health awareness. One day a year, Bell pledges to donate $0.05 to Canadian mental health initiatives for every text message sent on Bell’s network, every tweet and retweet with the hashtag #BellLetsTalk and every view of the “Bell Let’s Talk” official video on social media. It will also donate for every use of the “Bell Let’s Talk” Facebook profile picture frame or Snapchat filter. BELL LET’S TALK DAY 2019 OFFICIAL VIDEO: Today, every view of this video makes a difference. All you...

Jan 30, 2019 New Haven, Conn. (1/30/19)  The 14 member schools of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) will help to conduct a Mental Health Awareness Week at upcoming home basketball doubleheaders from Jan. 30 through Feb. 9, with an aim at breaking the stigma and letting individuals know it is okay to discuss mental struggles they are dealing with.  NCAA.COM MENTAL HEALTH HOMEPAGE [embedded content] [embedded content] The list of contests that schools will be hosting their Mental Health Awareness Game is as follows: WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30 Caldwell University vs. Post University Chestnut Hill College vs. Goldey-Beacom College Concordia College vs. Bloomfield College Felician University vs. Nyack College SATURDAY, FEB. 2 Nyack College vs. Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington University vs. Caldwell University TUESDAY, FEB. 5 Bloomfield College vs. Felician University Dominican College vs. Caldwell University Georgian Court University vs. Chestnut Hill...

The Lethbridge College Kodiaks launched their Make Some Noise for Mental Health campaign on Thursday with a rousing pep rally filled with students, faculty and athletes. READ MORE:  Rita’s Run in Lethbridge raising awareness of mental illness Story continues below The goal of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference-wide initiative is to reduce stigma related to mental health while also highlighting the supports that are available. “Athletes are known as the jocks and the tough people and they don’t think athletes are dealing with these issues, but really they are,” said Kodiaks soccer player Seth Slomp. Slomp sought out the college’s counselling services two months ago to help cope with anxiety and stress. “It took to the point where some friendships were breaking away, so that’s where I said, ‘I can’t break anymore friendships. I need to go to go to counselling and get some advice,’” Slomp said. “I’ve found it’s been very helpful with me. I’ve found (things have) been easier — le...

By Nicole Noce Elm Staff Writer Last week the Student Events Board welcomed students back to Washington College through a number of events, including DIY bamboo decorating, breakfast bingo, and the performance of magician Anthony Grupido. On Wednesday, Jan. 23 in Decker Theater, Grupido revealed the step-by-step process of freeing oneself from a straitjacket and chains. These items were only part of his presentation combining magic and advocacy for mental health awareness. During Grupido’s presentation, he had an audience volunteer pick a card from a standard deck of playing cards, then sign her name on the card and put it back in the deck. He then placed the deck of cards in his mouth and pulled out sections of the deck, each time revealing that none of the cards were the one that the volunteer had chosen. After going through the entire deck of cards, Grupido coughed and removed from his mouth a folded card that ended up being the card that the volunteer had signed and placed bac...

It’s often overlooked, even ignored, but health experts say mental health conditions are real and should be addressed. “Physical illnesses are tangible. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder is hard for someone to understand because it’s not tangible,” explained Jayme Hodges, director of behavioral health with Lee Health. http://bit.ly/2MEL2xw

MOON TOWNSHIP — On Thursday night Robert Morris University women’s hockey’s director of operations, Liam Cavanagh, hosted a panel on mental health awareness in Yorktown Hall ahead of Friday’s game against RIT. Players from the women’s hockey team along with other student-athletes were in attendance at the event. The panel included three guest speakers. The guest speakers were Tyler Kennedy, former NHL forward who won the 2009 Stanley Cup with the Penguins, Jessica Gazzola, former forward for the RMU Women’s Hockey team and Ashley McCombs, an adjunct faculty member at RMU. McCombs also practices counseling at “My Life Counseling” in Mt. Lebanon. The event started with a few videos highlighting the seriousness of mental health awareness, and then Cavanagh recounted his battles with mental health and how he has overcome them. He said that even though one may have a good life, your mental health can still be affected, Cavanagh also hosts a mental health awareness podcast called “Never Gi...

An innovative, fun and educational way to raise funds for mental health and suicide prevention in Summit County will take place at Copper Mountain Resort on Feb. 23. Summit County mental health awareness and suicide prevention nonprofit Building Hope is teaming up with Snowboarders and Skiers for Christ for the "Secret Spot Team Challenge." The mountain-based scavenger hunt will meld shredding, problem-solving and the community's mission to stem the tide on suicide in the county. The challenge will see teams of skiers and snowboarders using clues to find seven different caches hidden across green and blue terrain at Copper Mountain. Aside from the physical challenge from finding all the spots in a limited amount of time, each spot will contain mental or physical puzzles that will educate about mental health while providing clues to the next spot. In some ways, it's like an escape room on the mountain. Nick Sackman, marketing director for Snowboarders and Skiers for...

NAMI Westside President Marilyn Salzman has been with NAMI for 11 years. Aiming to raise awareness about the importance of mental health one step at a time, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Westside affiliate held its annual NAMIWalks kickoff Wednesday. After a season of fundraiser, the walk takes place May 11. ADVERTISEMENT Skip Last year, the event drew 900 participants and raised $10,500. President of NAMI Westside Marilyn Salzman hopes this year the affiliate, located in Rio Rancho, can reach 1,000 participants. The event was held near Hoffmantown Church in the beginning and then moved to the Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum, where it will be held again this year. According to Salzman, the 5K walk is open to all individuals in all walks of life — and their pets. People who wish to participate can register online for free until the day of the walk. Typically, participants are encouraged to build teams and fundraise for their local, regional or stat...

John Broderick spent 15 years on the New Hampshire Supreme Court. He received a lifetime achievement award from the New Hampshire Business and Industry Association and the New Hampshire Bar Association’s 2011 President’s Award for Distinguished Service. He was the dean of the University of New Hampshire Law School. But it’s in auditoriums and high school gymnasiums, speaking to kids decades his junior, that Broderick is doing what he calls his life’s most important work. For the past two and half years, Broderick has racked up tens of thousands of miles on his car traveling throughout New England to speak to anyone who will have him about his family’s experience with mental illness. His mission is to change the conversation about mental health awareness . The 5 most common signs of mental illness , he said, should be as familiar as those of a heart attack or stroke. Speaking recently to a group of mental health counseling students at Southern New Hampshire University, he put into...

AUSTIN, Texas -- It's a simple question, that oftentimes is blown off, but on Tuesday it is being used to bring awareness to mental health. Artist who created mural was born on January 22 Birthday is now known as "Hi, How Are You Day" "Hi, How are You Project" encourages people to end mental health stigma The phrase, “Hi, how are you,” first appeared on a mural in Central Austin. The man behind the iconic Austin mural of the same name, Daniel Johnston, was born on January 22, 1961. Those who know him well are familiar with his mental illness. That's why his birthday, since 2018, has been designated as "Hi, How Are You Day". The "Hi, How are You Project" and the City of Austin set the day aside in honor of Johnston and to encourage people to end the stigma on talking about mental health. It doesn't have to involve seeking a professional; it could be as simple as checking on a friend, loved one, or even a stranger. "We th...

RIVERTON — Members of the community are invited to an anxiety and mental health awareness event at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at the Riverton High School Auditorium, 12476 Silverwolf Way. The free gathering — “Live in Real Life: Part 2” — is a follow-up to a September event for parents that focused on children’s social media use and its impact on mental health. Monday’s event, which will focus on anxiety awareness and is open to anyone age 10 years and older, will also include a screening of the documentary “Angst.” Comment on this story Additionally, Dr. Matt Swenson, a physician with Intermountain Medical Group and medical director at Utah Valley Hospital’s outpatient psychiatry and counseling clinic, will speak. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Following the event, educational booths will offer information on counseling, health insurance and mental health. “Live in Real Life: Part 2” is being held in conjunction with Riverton High School’s HOPE Week and is co-sponsored by the city, th...

Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Mother of bullied 13-year-old speaks out about mental health awareness after her death Back to Gallery A New Hampshire mother is spreading the word about mental illness after her daughter died of suicide. Marcia Barbosa is talking with families after the death of her 13-year-old daughter, Natalie, last month. >> Need help? Call 800-273-8255 or visit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline "She suffered from some mental illness, depression, anxiety, and she had some learning disabilities, too," Barbosa said. She said Natalie was also bullied at school. "Sometimes, kids don't even notice what they are doing, but they are being mean, you know?" she said. Barbosa said she and her daughter, Sadie, were aware of Natalie's struggles, but they never thought she would take her own life. They have now made it their mission to talk about mental illness. "That...

Duke to Host Mental Health Awareness Game Jan. 27 DURHAM, N.C.— Duke Women’s Basketball, in partnership with The Jed Foundation (JED), Duke University CAPS and the NBA, is excited to host the first “Mental Wealth Day” for mental health awareness. The event will take place Sunday, Jan. 27 as the Blue Devils host nationally ranked Syracuse at 1 p.m., in Cameron Indoor Stadium. “It has been a creation of ours at Duke with a variety of people - myself, Shawn Zeplin and Dr. Danielle Oakley,” said Duke head coach Joanne P. McCallie . “It has been a complete team effort of trying to bring awareness to something that is obviously affected so many lives, families and programs athletically. We want to try to talk about mental wealth as something special to take care of your mind, body and spirit. We need to recognize that impaired mental health is where the troubles come. The more people that are educated about that the better off everyone will be in terms of reducing stigmas and filling t...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) — “Proud Theater Wausau” partnered with North Central Healthcare on Saturday to host an open forum about mental health awareness. “Mental health affects many people, especially teens and young adults,” said Dr. Ryan Stever. “It’s been stigmatized throughout the years and we just need to try to reduce the stigma and get people to seek services when they need them.” The open discussion was aimed at middle to high school aged LGBT students. Coordinators for the event said it’s especially important to be aware of mental health at a younger age when you’re apart of the LGBT community. “They’re accepted less in their community,” said Program Director Evelyn Bromberg. “They’re accepted less by their parents and there’s a really hard process that especially LGBT youth face.” “Research shows a lot higher rates of depression, anxiety, suicide, suicide attempts among the LGBT community,” said Artistic Director Matthew Waltzman. “We want them to have a renewed sense of con...