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RURAL FIRST RESPONDER ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE: A NATIONAL CRISIS
In 2017, approximately 115 emergency first responders died by suicide. Experts contend that this epidemic is associated with a variety of factors, one of which is access to mental health care. Rates of suicide have continued to grow since 2005, and rates of mental health challenges continue to rise as well. Read more here.
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A YEAR AFTER SUICIDE, AVICII'S FATHER OPENS UP ABOUT HIS SON
With his mega-hit "Wake Me Up," released in 2013, Avicii became a global superstar. But Avicii was ambivalent about his success. In a documentary filmed before his death, he talked openly about his anxiety, depression, and addiction. Watch it here.
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MOST AMERICANS THINK THERE IS STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS - CBS NEWS POLL
Two in three Americans think mental illness is a very serious public health problem, and few say there are adequate services and support in the U.S. for people living with it. Read all of the findings from CBS News poll here.
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MENTAL HEALTH DAYS FOR STUDENTS: AN INCREASINGLY ACCEPTED REASON TO STAY HOME FROM SCHOOL
Public school students would be allowed to cite the need for a mental health day as an excuse to miss school, under a bill filed in the Florida Legislature for the 2020 session. The proposal is part of a growing movement in multiple states aimed at improving students' mental well-being. Read more here.
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Veterans Day
November 11 th is Veterans Day, noting the anniversary of the signing of the armistice which ended World War I. Each year on this day, we thank all veterans for their services in support of our country. A list of mental health resources for military veterans and those who are currently serving in the military is available here. And you can show your support for our veterans with our new Combating Stigma t-shirt, now available in the Each Mind Matters shop!
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Talking About: Veterinarian Suicide Risk
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Several recent news reports have focused on the results of a study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on veterinarians and suicide. The study reported that female veterinarians are up to 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than members of the general population. While researchers have long known that doctors are more likely to die by suicide than the general population—partially due to issues like depression, anxiety, and burnout—veterinarians face a set of unique stressors. Click here to read more about the findings, and check out the stories below to learn more about this trend.
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November is Men’s Health Awareness Month
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New Mental Health Initiatives
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Various organizations and media entities such as PEOPLE, CBS This Morning, NBC Sports and American Bar Association are all launching mental health initiatives to raise awareness and combat the stigma surrounding mental health. To learn more about these great initiatives, click on the links below:
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