Counseling Education at Hofstra University – Laurie Johnson, professor and graduate program director in the Department of Counseling, Research, Special Education and Rehabilitation of Hofstra University’s School of Education, Health and Human Services, discusses counseling education, including the field’s future.

 

Mental health 'first aid' needed in remote communities: doctor

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“Especially, you know, communities that are facing a lot of the brunt of mental health crisis in the country today,” he said, noting the training can help people “begin to feel that they have [options and] … they don't feel helpless.” Mukhopadhyay …
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Removing the stigma from mental health issues

Filed under: community mental health counseling

NORMAN — Norman Mayor Cindy Rosenthal proclaimed this week as Mental Illness Awareness Week, and Norman resident Michael Cordial spoke on the benefit of numerous agencies that meet the needs of the community's mental health population.
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"World Mental Health Day" inaugural Health Fair in IV

Filed under: community mental health counseling

EL CENTRO – The Imperial County Behavioral Health Department recognized World Mental Health Day today by hosting a community health fair. The fair is a landmark in the Imperial Valley as this is the first time that an event like this, is organized to …
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