Why Do Black Men Hide Mental Illness?
Studies show one in 10 Black men is living with depression, but experts believe many more are struggling in silence. Here’s how you can help. If you think a Black man in your life is struggling mentally, look for...
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State seeks to speed credentials for 10,000 direly needed school mental health counselors
Confronted with a shortage of school mental health counselors, the state Department of Education is seeking to bring 10,000 more professionals to campuses at a time when federal public health officials are calling for action to address the nation’s growing...
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State Department of Education introduces proposals to address pandemic trauma in students
On Tuesday, an official with the California Department of Education — including healthcare professionals and educators, met to address future legislation to combat learning loss during the ongoing pandemic and to focus on the concept of “learning recovery” through...
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Lance Gross And Other Celebrities Who Openly Swear By Therapy And Good Mental Health
Lance Gross is the latest celebrity to become vocal about mental health awareness for Black men. The Award-winning actor partnered with Didi Hirsch for their event, Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide. It was a global gathering encouraging supporters to walk...
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Hundreds Gather At Exposition Park To Raise Awareness Of Suicide Prevention
Didi Hirsch hosted the Alive Together walk in Exposition Park on Sunday to promote suicide prevention efforts. View the full top story here:
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Didi Hirsch Continues Fight To Prevent Suicide With Its Reimagined Annual Event
Carolyn Levitan, crisis line director at Didi Hirsch, discusses their reimagined annual event, Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide. The event is on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 8 a.m. at Exposition Park. Guests can attend in person or virtually....
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Melissa Rivers Talks to Her Son About Mental Health and Her Father’s Suicide: ‘I’m Really Honest’
Melissa Rivers is prioritizing frank conversations with her family as suicide rates among young people reach alarming levels. Read the full article in People:
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How to Recognize Suicide Warning Signs amid the National Children’s Mental Health Emergency
“We are seeing suicide attempts and losses at alarming, alarming rates across the United States,” says pediatrician and mental health advocate Jonathan Goldfinger. “Domestic violence, child abuse of all kinds, drinking among parents, all of these things increase during...
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Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide
Several celebrities are coming together to bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. Didi Hirsch is hosting Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide this Sunday at Exposition Park. Guests are encouraged to walk 2,160 steps in remembrance of...
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‘Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide’ Supports Survivors Of Suicide Loss And Attempts
Didi Hirsch CEO Jon Goldfinger and actor Sarah Gilman join Cheddar News in support of Didi Hirsch’s social media campaign, which aims to bring awareness to its upcoming event, Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide. Watch the coverage here:
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