Greely High School students hold 5K to raise mental health awareness

Greely High School students hold 5K to raise mental health awareness

In partnership with the Yellow Tulip Project, they will be holding a ribbon cutting for a new Hope Garden.

A local group 'eRace the Stigma' is looking to erase stigma around mental health with 5k run

SALISBURY, Md. – May is Mental Health Awareness month. To promote wellbeing, the 7th annual eRace the Stigman 5k run and walk will take place Friday, starting at the Wicomico Civic Center. Organizers want to raise awareness about support, resources, and education. Members of the non-profit want the community to know the importance of mental health, and end any stigma around getting care. Planning Committee Member, Cathy Diekmann, said people are…

Texas Weighs Adding Mental Health Education to High School Curriculum

A lawmaker from San Antonio is proposing that mental health education become mandatory for Texas public school students.  State Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio, has introduced legislation that would require public high school students to take at least one course focused on mental health, including conditions such as emotional regulation, responsible decision-making and suicide prevention. Senate Bill 185 would shift mental health education fro…