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Suicide is a Crime in Virginia… Since When?

Suicide is a Crime in Virginia… Since When?

by | Feb 12, 2024 | Mental health

By Kylie Hobson Suicide has been a common law crime in Virginia since it was a British colony; HB 81 is trying to finally change that. Even though the term “suicide” is nowhere in the Virginia criminal code, voluntarily taking one’s own life is still a crime in...

Holiday Gift Guide For Nurturing Mental Health

by | Dec 15, 2023 | Mental health

In this season of giving, let your presents be a beacon of warmth and well-being — there’s no greater gift than one that nurtures the soul. We’ve curated a gift guide designed to inspire positivity and cultivate healthy mental well-being. Whether it’s a...

Mental Health Screens Show ADHD, Depression

by | Nov 1, 2023 | Mental health

“From July to September 2023, 82% of Virginians taking a MHA mental health screening test showed signs of moderate or severe depression, with 32% showing signs of severe depression.” Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are...

Request for Virginia Budget/Policy Priorities

by | Aug 13, 2023 | Mental health

The Honorable John Littel, Secretary of Health and Human Resources Commonwealth of Virginia Dear Secretary Littel, As you are preparing the Governor’s draft budget for the next fiscal year, we encourage you to address the following: 1. Expand the DCJS...