Mental health first responders trained
![Marshall Islands Epidemiology and Prevention Initiatives (MIEPI) staff members Molly Murphy (at podium) and Maybelline Ipil (facing camera, right) present during the recent mental health responders training program at CMI. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Mental health first responders trained](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mental-health-7-12.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA Marshall Islands Epidemiology and Prevention Initiatives (MIEPI) made history following its certification of 16 mental health first aid responders earlier this month at the College of Marshall Islands — the first such course taught in RMI. The unique program was developed by Australian couples Betty Kitchiner and Anthony Jorm in 2001 and has […]