Shannon Brys's blog

New cosponsors join Mental Health First Aid Bill

April 4, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor

This bill authorizes $20 million in grants to fund Mental Health First Aid training programs across the country. Has your legislator signed on yet?

Live from NAPHS: Celebrating 10 years of the 'Design Guide'

March 12, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor

At the 2013 NAPHS Annual Meeting, authors of the Design Guide for the Built Environment of Behavioral Health Facilities were presented with an award as their publication celebrates its 10-year anniversary.

NAPHS Annual Meeting coverage

March 7, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor

NAPHS Annual Meeting is March 11-13. Behavioral Healthcare will be on-site to bring you coverage from the event.

Recovery displayed on stage

September 12, 2012     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor

Six women from the Outreach Center for Women and Children share how they have dealt with addiction and homelessness on the streets of Acadiana through drama and theater.

Mental health surveys being implemented during children's physical exams

August 13, 2012     Shannon Brys

Students, ages 11 to 19, are now being evaluated for mental health issues when they go in for a physical exam.

Community members learn to facilitate family support groups

August 9, 2012     Shannon Brys

NAMI chapters throughout the country are offering training for family and friends of mentally ill people in order to provide more support.

Online mental health screening tool to be available for UC students

August 6, 2012     Shannon Brys

A new survey for students at the University of California will soon be available to hopefully connect at-risk participants with campus counselors.

Never underestimate the power of a dog

August 2, 2012     Shannon Brys

Dogs are being trained to help people with their mental illnesses, much like seeing-eye dogs are trained to help blind people.