A daylong training program that teaches volunteers to recognize and respond to mental health crises will soon be offered to a quarter of a million New Yorkers, in a bid to make such training as common as that for CPR or first …
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Thrive NYC aims to destigmatize mental illness and make mental …
The initiative is the first of a new city program called Thrive NYC, which aims to destigmatize mental illness and make mental health care more accessible. The full program will be unveiled in the next several weeks, said Ms. McCray, who has …
How Memphis Changed the Way Police Deal With Mental Illness
PBS has a good segment about how Memphis changed the way it treats people with mental illness.
After vet loses battle with PTSD, his service dog takes up new duty
In this Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 photo, PTSD service dog Honor lies by the casket of Wade Baker at the Wells Funeral Home in Waynesville, N.C. When he saw his master lying in the flag-draped casket, the Labrador pushed …
Vet loses battle with PTSD, service dog takes up new duty – KOIN.com
In this Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 photo, PTSD service dog Honor lies by the casket of Wade Baker at the Wells Funeral Home in Waynesville, N.C. When he saw his master lying in the flag-draped casket, the Labrador pushed …