Study: Teens who vape could have increased risks of contracting COVID-19
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Continue ReadingScattering CJ: A New Documentary on Mental Health Awareness (Trailer)
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Continue ReadingWhy is Zoom Fatigue Real and What You Can Do About It!
Nov 10, 2020 2:01 AM Vicki Turner Hello: Found a couple of great “online fatigue” articles – a quick reads with practical suggestions – hit control/click over the title: 1. Why is Zoom Fatigue Real and What You Can Do About It! New research suggests the best ways to strengthen relationships via technology. 2. Zoom…
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We did it! Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan S. 2661, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act. This bill is an important step to making 9-8-8, a nationwide three-digit dialing code for mental health crises and suicide prevention, operational. It passed the Senate earlier this year and will now go to…
Continue ReadingFYI – 9/17- National Physician Suicide Awareness Day
This is a great resource for the Covid-19 Social media campaign!
Continue ReadingHow to Reduce Binge Drinking
How to Reduce Binge Drinking: Strategies for Big Parties or a Night In June 03, 2019 by MSW@USC Staff The phrase “binge drinking” may conjure up images of college students chugging out of red plastic cups filled to the brim with beer or spring breakers downing round after round of tequila shots. While binge drinking is indeed…
Continue ReadingFresh Focus #5: Healthy Plate Method – All About Protein
Fresh Focus #5: Healthy Plate Method – All About Protein Posted onThursday, August 13, 2020 9:00 am Posted in Health, Nutrition by VAntage Point Contributor In this episode of Fresh Focus, Tori Stewart, a home-based cardiac rehab dietitian, lays out the different types of protein, why they are important, and provides insight into how much we should be aiming to…
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Dear Friends, As a Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor, you know how important it is to identify, understand and respond to young people with mental health and substance use issues. You also know that peers are often the first people youth turn to when they’re struggling. That’s why we’ve launched teen MHFA (tMHFA)….
Continue ReadingVirtual MHFA – Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions What is the interface/interaction between the National Council and our individual training participants? Some concern that this extra step will cause communication confusion. The Instructors will interface with NC via email – when they are sent materials or when they have questions/concerns about their courses. This will happen via our Customer Service…
Continue ReadingStop Judging Mental Illness
Why We Need To Stop Judging Mental Illness Stigmas and stereotypes are not helping anyone. Article by: Libby MacCarthy Provided by: PsyCom One in five adults in the U.S.—around 47.6 million people—experience mental illness. Less than half seek treatment. And those who do often wait a decade or more to get help. Let’s let that…
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