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The Impact of Your Environment

The Impact of Your Environment

by | Feb 8, 2024 | Mental health

In Admiral McRaven’s commencement speech at the University of Texas, he outlines the first lesson he learned in basic training, which is the importance of making your bed. He says that if you want to change the world, you should start off by making your bed....

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...

Preventing Another Death in Custody

by | Jul 4, 2023 | Mental health

July 3, 2023The Honorable Glen Youngkin, GovernorCommonwealth of VirginiaDear Governor Youngkin:The death of Irvo Otieno (see Another Death in Custody 03/22/2023) requires a full review of Virginia’s laws and policies to ensure the safety and care of individuals with...