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People holding sparklers
People holding sparklers
December 27, 2023

Countdown to the New Year: 10 Ways to Ring in…

As the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, let’s lift our mental health! With 29% of people having expected to…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, New Year's, News, Self-Care, Wellbeing
person looking away
person looking away
December 19, 2023

Managing Your Mental Wellbeing During the Holiday Season

From family gatherings to financial pressures, the holiday season can take a toll on your mental health.

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Wellbeing
family and friends light sparklers together
family and friends light sparklers together
December 27, 2022

How to Set and Keep Wellbeing Intentions in the New…

No matter who you are or what your background is, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t appreciate a…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, New Year's, News, Self-Care, Wellbeing
woman using an ipad in a room decorated for winter holidays
woman using an ipad in a room decorated for winter holidays
December 21, 2022

Managing Recovery and Substance Use Challenges During the Holidays

The onset of the holiday season conjures up images of families gathered together, big meals, cozy fires and lots of…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, News, recovery, Substance Use
four smiling colleagues walk down a sunlit staircase together
four smiling colleagues walk down a sunlit staircase together
December 16, 2022

How Employers Can Support Staff Experiencing Seasonal Depression

As the seasons shift and daylight hours decrease, many people find their mood and energy levels affected. You may notice…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace
smiling woman lying on bed and writing in journal
smiling woman lying on bed and writing in journal
November 17, 2022

The Importance of Practicing Gratitude and Celebrating Small Victories

November is National Gratitude month, and the beginning of the season when many people may begin to think about what…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, Self-Care
dad and two young kids dance around the living room
dad and two young kids dance around the living room
October 10, 2022

10 Ways to Celebrate World Mental Health Day 2022

Happy World Mental Health Day! Each year, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) joins the World Health Organization to raise awareness…

Be The Difference, Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, News, recovery, Resources...
youth posing for a picture
youth posing for a picture
August 12, 2022

An Essential Education: Mental Health First Aid for Emerging Adults

As young adults carve out their place in the world, their new interests and pursuits often push them away from…

Be The Difference, Guest Commentary, Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, Schools, Youth Mental Health
February 8, 2022

How to Survive (and Thrive) This Valentine’s Day

Somewhere around the time the New Year’s Eve parties ended, retail displays transformed from winter wonderlands to Cupid’s playgrounds. But…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
December 27, 2021

Prepare for a Healthy New Year with Tips from Mental…

As 2021 comes to an end, you may be reflecting on the year that has passed and planning for the…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, New Year's, News
December 21, 2021

How to Support a Loved One in Recovery During the…

As you think about how to support loved ones this holiday season, make sure to give extra consideration to those…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, News, Substance Use
December 14, 2021

Loneliness: How to Cope During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is here. For some, that means cherishing time with family and friends, but for many, especially those…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, Self-Care