As conversations continue about transforming the mental health system, records show the officers indicted in the death of Irvo Otieno, completed 40 hours or more of crisis intervention team training.
According to mental health expert Bruce Cruser with Mental Health America of Virginia, warning signs that someone is having a mental health crisis can begin with an underlying feeling of something being off.
Tuesday at Richmond city hall, program leaders provided a lengthy update on the success of the “Marcus Alert” program launched in 2021 and bolstered in mid-2022.
Experts say parents can watch for signs of anxiety and depression, like decreased interest in things, poor self-esteem and changes in mood, eating or sleep.
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