Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is hosting group discussion sessions with various community members to understand strengths and challenges for St. Louis adults with mental health and/or substance use needs. We will ask you to share your opinions about adult mental health and substance use wellbeing/needs within St. Louis City. You will not be required to Read More »
Read MoreMay 14, 2018 | By Deborah Offner, Ph.D. At least 1 in 5 school-aged children is affected by a mental health condition. The two most common conditions among children and adolescents are anxiety followed by depression, but children can have other difficulties that affect their ability to fully take part in and benefit from their classroom experiences. These include attention Read More »
Read MoreMay 5, 2018 NAMI is pleased to announce the launch of Serving Safely, a national initiative to help police and sheriffs’ departments effectively respond to mental health crises. Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, “Serving Safely: The National Initiative to Enhance Policing for Persons with Mental Illnesses and Developmental Disabilities” will be a one-stop shop Read More »
Read MoreMay 21, 2018 | By Nicole Pajer Sophie Trapani knew something was wrong when she started getting sick before class her freshman year of college. She’d signed up for a course that required her to stand in front of her peers and deliver speeches. Public speaking can be daunting for most people, so she tried Read More »
Read More4/24/2018 NAMI is proud to release “Navigating a Mental Health Crisis: A NAMI Resource Guide for Those Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency.” NAMI developed this guide to support people experiencing mental health crises and their loved ones. This potentially life-saving guide outlines what can contribute to a crisis, warning signs that a crisis is emerging, Read More »
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