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October 25, 2024

Five Tips to Help Manage Your Mental Health in a…

To say 2024 has been challenging is an understatement. News cycles filled with natural disasters and stories of war make…

Anxiety, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
October 14, 2024

10 Ways To Help Someone Who Is Struggling With Their…

Supporting someone who may be struggling with mental health is one of the most meaningful things you can do. Whether…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Wellbeing
10 ways to take action this world mental health day logo
10 ways to take action this world mental health day logo
October 9, 2024

Ten Ways To Take Action This World Mental Health Day Yes

It’s World Mental Health Day! Today, we celebrate not only the importance of mental health awareness but also a significant…

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September 6, 2024

Stories of Impact: Suicide Prevention Through Mental Health Education

In 2022, about 49,476 in the U.S died by suicide — an average of one person every 11 minutes —…

Mental Health First Aid, News, recovery, Suicide
September 3, 2024

National Recovery Month 2024: Stories of Transformation Through Mental Health…

September is National Recovery Month 2024 — a time to honor the resilience of those who have faced mental health…

Homepage, Mental Health First Aid, News, recovery
Johnny pictured at NatCon in St. Louis alongside MHFA Coordinator, Tiah Grimes.
Johnny pictured at NatCon in St. Louis alongside MHFA Coordinator, Tiah Grimes.
July 1, 2024

Community Impact: How MHFA Instructors Are Making a Difference in…

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)’s fast growth — building on the over 4 million people trained across the U.S. —…

Mental Health First Aid, News
older woman smiles while a young woman and an older man talk in the background
older woman smiles while a young woman and an older man talk in the background
May 7, 2024

30 Courses Later, Sarah Haupt’s Passion for Teaching Older Adults…

Having taught over 30 MHFA, MHFA instructor Sarah Haupt recently reflected on her special connection with the older adult community.

Mental Health First Aid, News
April 29, 2024

Debunking Myths Around Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid’s (MHFA) main goal is to teach individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs and…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Research
The MHFA for Spanish-speaking Communities course in Liberal, Kansas, trained two dozen First Aiders
The MHFA for Spanish-speaking Communities course in Liberal, Kansas, trained two dozen First Aiders
April 16, 2024

Empowering Communities with Spanish Mental Health First Aid Courses

Deep in Kansas, a transformation is taking place, breaking cultural barriers and fostering open conversations about mental health. Liberal, Kansas,…

En Español, Mental Health First Aid, Minority Health, News
April 15, 2024

National Council Recognizes 2024 Mental Health First Aid Impact Award…

Media Contact Irene Tung [email protected] 771-215-5853 Washington, D.C. (April 15, 2024) – In a ceremony held at the Mental Health…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Press Releases
March 25, 2024

Jasmine’s Journey to Training 2000+ Mental Health First Aiders

Everyday, our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) community powers our mission of ensuring that mental wellbeing is a reality for…

Mental Health First Aid, News
March 19, 2024

Dr. Jodi Frey on Transforming Workplace Wellbeing

Dr. Frey promotes early intervention in mental health challenges to not only enhance worker wellbeing across different occupations, but also…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace