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Author Archive: May 2017

The MHFA for Spanish-speaking Communities course in Liberal, Kansas, trained two dozen First Aiders

Empowering Communities with Spanish Mental Health First Aid Courses

April 16, 2024
Deep in Kansas, a transformation is taking place, breaking cultural barriers and fostering open conversations about mental health. Liberal, Kansas, achieved a significant milestone in mental health education and inclusivity. With the successful completion of a Mental Health First Aid...
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National Council Recognizes 2024 Mental Health First Aid Impact Award Recipients

April 15, 2024
Media Contact Irene Tung IreneT@TheNationalCouncil.org 771-215-5853 Washington, D.C. (April 15, 2024) – In a ceremony held at the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Summit in St. Louis on April 14, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing recognized Arkansas Rural Health...
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New Year, Same You — and That’s OK!

January 3, 2024
For some, the start of the year is a prime opportunity to wipe the slate clean and set goals. For others, the thought of making New Year’s resolutions triggers a heavy eye roll. If you’re in the latter group, it’s...
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candle vigil

Ways to Honor Someone You’ve Lost

November 9, 2023
Losing someone you love is never easy. The loss can take a toll on a person’s mental wellbeing as grief and memories flood the mind. Feelings can range from sadness and loneliness to anger, shock and numbness. The Mental Health...
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announces a Campaign to Train 1 Million Americans in Mental Health First Aid

January 4, 2016
National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announces a Campaign to Train 1 Million Americans in Mental Health First Aid WASHINGTON, DC – January 4, 2016 – Today the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is announcing a new campaign, “Be 1 in...
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Congress appropriates $15M for Mental Health First Aid

December 16, 2015
Statement by Linda Rosenberg, president and CEO, National Council for Mental Wellbeing: The National Council thanks the U.S. Congress for including a $15 million appropriation for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in the omnibus spending agreement released last night. This...
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Tragic news from the Black Dog Ride

September 16, 2015
September 26, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Linda Rosenberg, president and CEO, National Council for Mental Wellbeing We are profoundly shocked and saddened by a tragic and fatal accident that occurred Friday September 25th in Colorado during the Black...
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For Mental Health Awareness and Fundraising, Australian Motorcyclists Hit the American Road

September 2, 2015
Coast-to-Coast Ride to Benefit Mental Health First Aid WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2015 — Sixty-five Australian motorcyclists, in a nation over 15,000 miles from home, depart Sunday, Sept. 13 on a U.S. cross-country odyssey to raise awareness and funds for depression and...
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