Submitted by wilsokl107 on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 15:10
Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed May 2024 as Maternal Mental Health Month in Washington State. This proclamation highlights the importance of maternal mental health and the need for increased awareness, education, and support for parents before, during, and after pregnancy.
Submitted by wilsokl107 on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 15:08
HCA is excited to announce the launch of our mental health toolkit, just in time for May, Mental Health Awareness Month! This toolkit is designed to provide practical resources and strategies to support your mental health and that of your community.
Submitted by wilsokl107 on Tue, 03/05/2024 - 09:36
In partnership with Child Trends, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is looking for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) young people, ages 14-18, to participate in focus groups on mental health. These focus groups are critical to the inclusive development of TAAF's upcoming survey on AANHPI youth mental health.
Submitted by wilsokl107 on Fri, 01/12/2024 - 08:58
The National Institutes of Health invites high school students, 16 to 18 years old, to participate in its "Speaking Up About Mental Health" essay contest.
Submitted by wilsokl107 on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 10:34
Reaching out InVolves Everyone (THRIVE) is Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board's (NPAIHB) suicide prevention project.
THRIVE works to reduce suicide rates among indigenous people living in the Northwest by providing culturally relevant mental health resources to increase knowledge and awareness about suicide and expand access to prevention and treatment services.
Submitted by wilsokl107 on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 08:21
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) launched a new health resource for teens and young adults on its website.
Submitted by wilsokl107 on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 10:19
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) has released a full series of guides which offer action-oriented strategies for professionals, families, and communities to support queer and trans youth. The series includes a resource guide and four companion focus guides designed for specific populations.
Submitted by wilsokl107 on Fri, 07/14/2023 - 08:16
BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Awareness Month aims to increase awareness about the systemic inequities and social determinants of mental health that disproportionately affect BIPoC individuals.
Submitted by wilsokl107 on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 13:36
Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). One in every five individuals will experience a mental health crisis in their lifetime. Many will not seek help due to stigma that often surrounds mental illness. Together, we can end stigma and create a culture of acceptance and inclusion. A variety of resources are included below for community members and providers to use and promote during this month and beyond:
Submitted by wilsokl107 on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 08:31
Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), in partnership with Cascade Community Healthcare, will be providing three, FREE youth mental health first aid trainings this spring for Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) coordinators and community members!
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