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The changing leaves and cooler weather aren’t the only things to look forward to this fall: October 10th is World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is a universal call to action. By starting conversations, sharing resources and supporting...

It can be hard to know how to help when a young person is struggling. That’s where Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing can help.

Research has shown that stress is a risk factor in the workplace with two in three employees naming work as a significant source of stress in their lives. Building resiliency, or how people manage and recover from difficult situations is...

Mental health challenges affect 1 in 5 youth each year, yet most never get the support they need. Too often, young people stay quiet, try to handle things alone or believe that no one would care if they got better....

Safety is paramount on the manufacturing work floor. No matter what the job is, getting workers home safely is always more important than getting the product out the door. However, that care might not always extend to workers’ mental health.

Have you ever noticed a friend or family member become more distant? Or leaning on alcohol to cope? While talking about mental health challenges has become more normalized, it can be hard to know what to do or say when...

“Doomscroll.” “Brainrot.” These terms, and more like them, refer to the amount of time we spend absorbing negativity from our phone’s news and social media feeds. And they’ve quickly become part of our everyday vocabularies. The concern over doomscrolling isn’t...

Becoming a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor is a powerful way to make a difference in your community.

At this year’s Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Summit in Philadelphia, we came together to celebrate 25 incredible years of teaching people how to support mental health around the world — and to look ahead to what’s next. As MHFA...

Mental health in college students is a big issue on campuses these days. Across the United States, over 45% of college students are struggling with their mental health, contributing to soaring degree incompletion rates of 39%. College life can be...

Mental wellbeing is more important than ever for keeping employees engaged, productive and happy at work. As workplaces evolve, it’s clear that understanding and supporting mental health is key to success. Changes in Workplace Wellbeing Workplace wellbeing has come a...

When Brian Marquez was in high school, he never imagined that his future path would lead him back to those very same classrooms. But that’s exactly what happened. His full circle story is one of inspiration and a deep desire...