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.
Press and media: To get in touch with our Public Relations team for your coverage, please visit our press page or contact Irene Tung at IreneT@TheNationalCouncil.org.
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Strengthening MHFA Delivery: A Preview of Our 2026 MHFA Summit Session
March 16, 2026
Delivering Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) effectively requires more than strong facilitation skills — it requires fidelity to the curriculum. At the 2026 MHFA Summit, we’ll unpack this essential, often misunderstood component of evidence-based delivery in the breakout session Ensuring Fidelity in MHFA: Approaches and Best Practices. We spoke with the presenters — National Council
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5 Relaxing Activities for Sleep
Mental wellbeing starts with the basics: taking care of yourself and your body. That includes sleep! Quality rest is one of the most important — and overlooked — parts of daily health. However, falling asleep when you’re anxious, stressed or overthinking is anything but easy. A calming nighttime routine helps you detach from the stress,
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Mental Health Resources
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.
