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RADNOR, PA — NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP) has announced that the last patient in its Phase 2b/3 study of NRX-101 recently completed their day 42 visit. The company is …
NRx Pharmaceuticals Nears Completion of Pivotal Trial for Bipolar Depression Treatment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports that 49,714 veterans and former service members have availed themselves of the VA’s new policy in its first year. The …
VA Policy Aids Over 49,000 Veterans in Suicidal Crisis, Saving $64 Million in Health Care Costs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced an update to the Columbia Protocol Mobile App. The app, which is designed for use by anyone, not just …
Pennsylvania Bolsters Suicide Prevention Efforts with Updated Columbia Protocol Mobile App Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently released the latest issue of the Positive Approaches Journal. The journal, aimed at providing recent research and resources for individuals …
Pennsylvania DHS Releases New Positive Approaches Journal Focusing on Suicide Prevention Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, along with leaders from multiple state agencies and suicide prevention advocacy groups, this past week joined together to recognize …
Saving Lives: Pennsylvania Takes Action During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Enhances Mental Health Support Across Agencies Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide rates in the U.S. have increased by around 36% between 2000 and 2021. This alarming figure highlights the importance …
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Advocates for Suicide Prevention Awareness Read More
Read an emotional op-ed by State Representative Jennifer O’Mara, highlighting the urgency of addressing suicide prevention. Join her call to destigmatize mental health and work together for a proactive approach. Let’s light a candle together this Sunday.
Mental Health Does Not Know Party Lines, State Legislature Can Prevent Suicides Read More
EXTON, PA — As National Suicide Prevention Week draws near, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is teaming up with the Suicide Prevention Alliance to raise awareness and provide free …
Free Suicide Prevention Training: Join YMCA of Greater Brandywine and the Suicide Prevention Alliance! Read More
Op-Ed by Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), House Democratic Caucus Chairman One in five Americans actively suffer from some sort of mental illness. Is that person you, or someone you love?
Investing in Mental Health Is Investing in a Better Today – and Tomorrow Read More