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WEST CHESTER, PA — Sophia Fontecchio, a high school senior from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, has been honored with the third annual Youth Scholarship by the Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force. …
Chester County Teen Awarded Scholarship for Mental Health Advocacy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) this week unveiled a $10 million funding initiative aimed at preventing Veteran suicides. This funding is available to eligible states, …
VA Announces $10 Million Initiative to Combat Veteran Suicide Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — This week, a historic initiative unveiled by the Chester County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services marked a big step forward in community healthcare. The …
A Responsive Hand to Chester County Residents: The Human Needs Network Read More
RADNOR, PA — NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP) has announced that the last patient in its Phase 2b/3 study of NRX-101 recently completed their day 42 visit. The company is …
NRx Pharmaceuticals Nears Completion of Pivotal Trial for Bipolar Depression Treatment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports that 49,714 veterans and former service members have availed themselves of the VA’s new policy in its first year. The …
VA Policy Aids Over 49,000 Veterans in Suicidal Crisis, Saving $64 Million in Health Care Costs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced an update to the Columbia Protocol Mobile App. The app, which is designed for use by anyone, not just …
Pennsylvania Bolsters Suicide Prevention Efforts with Updated Columbia Protocol Mobile App Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently released the latest issue of the Positive Approaches Journal. The journal, aimed at providing recent research and resources for individuals …
Pennsylvania DHS Releases New Positive Approaches Journal Focusing on Suicide Prevention Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide rates in the U.S. have increased by around 36% between 2000 and 2021. This alarming figure highlights the importance …
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Advocates for Suicide Prevention Awareness Read More
Read an emotional op-ed by State Representative Jennifer O’Mara, highlighting the urgency of addressing suicide prevention. Join her call to destigmatize mental health and work together for a proactive approach. Let’s light a candle together this Sunday.
Mental Health Does Not Know Party Lines, State Legislature Can Prevent Suicides Read More
Op-Ed by Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), House Democratic Caucus Chairman One in five Americans actively suffer from some sort of mental illness. Is that person you, or someone you love?
Investing in Mental Health Is Investing in a Better Today – and Tomorrow Read More