The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, in conjunction with the State Office of Mental Health, announced the successful completion of the first-ever scenario-based training exercise ...

EVERETT — Washington state firefighters gathered at South County Fire’s headquarters in Everett on Friday morning for their first official behavioral health training. About 50 firefighters from 10 ...

The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for ...

Before law enforcement officers encounter dangerous situations involving people potentially dealing with mental health issues, most have received specific training in how to respond, according to a ...

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Reddit Share on LinkedIn Share via Email The demands of military service profoundly impact the mental readiness of Soldiers, particularly those deployed in ...

Waukesha County police officers participated in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training to improve responses to mental health crises. CIT training aims to reduce arrests and the use of force while ...

February 23, 2026 — After a disaster, population mental health generally improves, but an increase in mental health problems often follows, potentially peaking years later, according to a systematic ...

The demand for psychiatric services in response to mental health crises continues to escalate in the post-pandemic world, as evidenced by increasing acts of community violence, calls to crisis lines, ...

EVERETT — A new University of Washington center is seeking to fill a training void for frontline responders in fire departments, better equipping them to respond to mental health and substance use ...