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WKEF-TV ABC 22 News Reports ADAMHS & Educators Trained to Look for Mental Health Problems in Students

MONTGOMERY COUNTY -- Teachers are learning how to better identify and help kids struggling with mental health problems. Free online interactive training is now available to high school teachers and staff in the county. Officials say the training will help increase the chances of educators intervening with troubled youth who may be struggling with bullying, challenges at home, drug abuse of other psychological problems. "Well we know that teachers see a lot of behaviors and this is a chance for teachers to learn how to take the information that they're observing, that they're hearing and to use it in a way that helps that young person get connected to services," said Helen Jones-Kelly, executive director of ADAMHS. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people nationwide. Experts say there are warning signs parents need to watch out for, if your child has trouble sleeping and eating, if they talk about death, or lose interest in things that they once cared about.

 

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OhioMHAS Announces Community Innovations Initiative

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services announced it will invest $1.5 million next year in projects that help link non-violent offenders with community-based behavioral healthcare services. The investments into the 12 collaborative projects in 24 counties is part of the Department's new Community Innovations Initiative, which kicked-off last week at the University of Findlay. The funding was acquired through savings resulting from the consolidation of state-funded agencies for mental health and addiction services. ....More

 

Suicide Risk Management

There are over 38,000 completed suicides in the United States per year. It is the 10th overall leading cause of death and the 3rd cause of death for individuals aged 15-24. Over 90 percent of those who die by suicide meet criteria for a severe and persistent mental illness and the suicide rate has been increasing, particularly among our veterans and middle aged males. click here for More

 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

After a traumatic experience, it's normal to feel frightened, sad, anxious, and disconnected. But if the upset doesn't fade and you feel stuck with a constant sense of danger and painful memories, you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can seem like you'll never get over what happened or feel normal again. But by seeking treatment, reaching out for support, and developing new coping skills, you can overcome PTSD and move on with your life.   For more information, Click here  


Even Moderate Drinking in Pregnancy Can Affect a Child's IQ

Relatively small levels of exposure to alcohol while in the womb can influence a child's IQ, according to a new study led by researchers from the universities of Bristol and Oxford using data from over 4,000 mothers and their children in the Children of the 90s study (ALSPAC) and published November 14 in PLOS ONE. , click here.