In November 2011, I became certified as a Mental Health First Aider. I was so impressed with what I learned, I attended another training the following January – I wanted to be…
Our company began its journey providing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in 2018, after noticing an increase in employees…
Mental health has always been a focus in my life, starting with my own struggles as an adolescent. As such,…
In December 2020, I took a Youth Mental Health First Aid class. This training teaches parents, teachers and other adults how to…
Being a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor fits perfectly with where I’m at personally and professionally. Working in the largest psychiatric hospital in Texas – with a staff of more than 900 – I see how many people really, truly…
“I didn’t want to go to the [Mental Health First Aid] training, but I did. I never thought I would use any…
Taking Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, being a First Aider, has changed me. I’ve been with Sutter-Yuba Behavioral Health (SYBH) for…
How do you help someone who is struggling? How do you help them without making assumptions about what they are going through, and without making it worse?  These are…
Brandon was an outgoing, fun-loving and enjoyable co-worker whose life ended abruptly after a night of heavy drinking. His death had a profound impact…
As Executive Director of CASA for Kids of South Central Texas, I feel it is vital to continue to grow with our staff…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and especially after the events of the past 12-plus months, it’s crucial that we…
From the moment our eyes open in the morning to the moment we go to sleep, our brains are flooded…
