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Blog Entries - 2024

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Veterans & Suicide: Breaking the Stigma Can Save Lives

November 12, 2024  |  Suicide prevention, Veterans Day

This November, we recognize Veterans Day, honoring the service and sacrifice of American veterans of all wars. It’s also an opportunity to recognize the unique challenges veterans face. For far too many of our

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Suicide Prevention

Know the Signs, Stop the Stigma

October 25, 2024  |  Prevention, Suicide prevention

Talking about mental health has been normalized in recent years, yet one important topic that’s still difficult for many people to discuss is suicide. The negative stigma surrounding suicide stands in the way of

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Valerie Walch

Supporting a Loved One with Depression

October 21, 2024  |  coping, depression, mental health, support

By Valerie Walch, MHRB Communty Impact Coordinator October is recognized as National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. Many of us may have friends or family members who are experiencing depression. Maybe

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Substance Use Prevention Month

Preventing Youth Substance Use

October 14, 2024  |  Prevention, resources, substance abuse

There's plenty of information out there about substance use among adults and teens - not all of it great, and some it misinformation. So who do you trust when seeking out the ways to prevent it among youth and adults?

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Cultivating Happiness

September 23, 2024  |  happiness, mental health, tips

Cultivating Happiness: How to Proactively Protect Your Mental Well-Being   Mental well-being is the capacity for people to cope with stresses, learn and work effectively, and understand their abilities to live a

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Parents and kids
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Suicide Prevention: Why We Need to Talk About It

  September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time for communities across the country to come together to raise awareness about suicide and engage in important conversations about mental health.   Every year,

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