Mental Health First Aid News & Blogs
Read the latest blog posts and press releases from Mental Health First Aid to see the program’s impact on workplaces, schools and communities all across the country.
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Instructor Spotlight: Suzanne Weete, Community Partners New Hampshire
December 15, 2025
Every wave starts with a ripple. Suzanne Weete, a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor in Dover, New Hampshire, started a ripple that saved the life of a high school student several states away. Weete was finishing up teaching a teen MHFA course at a local high school when a student approached and told her
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First Aider vs Instructor: What Is Right for Me?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is more than just a training: it’s a nationwide movement that’s expanding every day. Over 4.5 million people across America have become trained in MHFA.
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If a mental health or substance use challenge is affecting you or someone you know, there are several resources available to learn more or get connected with help. If you are in crisis, or you know someone who is, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or dial 911 in case of emergency.
