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WEST CHESTER, PA — Hundreds of carnations and thank-you notes were distributed to Chester County Hospital employees last week in an effort spearheaded by the Care Team, part of Chester …
Carnation Day: Suicide Prevention Task Force Care Team Holds Event for Chester County Hospital Employees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education recently published new guidance to assist institutions in providing mental health supports for students, faculty, and staff. The guidance will help colleges …
Education Department Urges Colleges to Use American Rescue Plan Funds to Provide Mental Health Supports to Students Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Citing a substantial increase in the need for mental health services that was exacerbated by the pandemic, the Chester County Commissioners this week approved a resolution calling …
ChesCo Commissioners Call for Increased State Funding for ‘Crumbling’ Mental Health System Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, CDC released two new reports in MMWR that provide important insights on the health and well-being of children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Reports on Health and Well-being of Children During COVID-19 Pandemic Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Arts and Athletics Club is raising awareness of Mental Health through the arts. This local nonprofit organization is producing an original musical for teens called In …
Mental Health Awareness Through the Arts Read More
The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced grant awards totaling $34 million to help communities address crises involving homelessness, mental health and substance use disorders, and other …
$34 Million Awarded to Support Community Crisis Response Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — the U.S. Department of Education released a new resource: Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health to provide information and resources to enhance the promotion …
U.S. Department of Education Releases New Resource on Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health during COVID-19 Era Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) jointly issued a fact sheet to support students with mental health …
Justice, Education Departments Issue Fact Sheet on Supporting Students at Risk of Self Harm During COVID-19 Era Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. and Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Chair Donna Bullock, D-Phila., was joined by members of the PLBC, LGBTQ+ Caucus, Latino Caucus and Equity Committee on Monday …
Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Condemns Book Bans Read More
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — CaseNetwork announced the launch of CoreWellness 2.0 and the CoreWellness Index, both important advances in wellness training and assessment for healthcare students, trainees, and faculty. CaseNetwork’s …
CaseNetwork Launches CoreWellness (CW2.0) Wellness Curriculum & CW Index Assessment Tool for Healthcare Professionals Read More