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smiling teacher with students working at computers behind her
smiling teacher with students working at computers behind her
September 14, 2023

Equipping Adults with the Skills to Support Students in Need

Being part of this has been awesome. As a trainer, I get to help people really see the importance of…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Youth Mental Health
a smiling teacher helps students with their work
a smiling teacher helps students with their work
September 7, 2023

Impacting Mental Health Beyond School Walls

Our primary goal as educators is to help our kids learn. However, sometimes there may be something going on in…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Youth Mental Health
two college students talk in a coffee shop
two college students talk in a coffee shop
September 6, 2023

Prevent Suicide in College Students

Beginning or returning to college can be an exciting time for students. Each year is a new chapter filled with…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Resources, Schools, Suicide
teacher calls on students with their hands raised
teacher calls on students with their hands raised
September 5, 2023

Building Capacity and Giving Grace: How YMHFA Helps Teachers and…

My district has over 8,000 employees, so you can imagine it was a lot of work to meet the goal…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Youth Mental Health
smiling teacher with students working at computers behind her
smiling teacher with students working at computers behind her
August 29, 2023

Teachers: Take Care of Your Mental Wellbeing This Back-to-School Season

The first day of school is a welcome reprieve for many parents. Juggling childcare, work and summer activities can be…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Self-Care, Youth Mental Health
three college students sit together on steps
three college students sit together on steps
August 21, 2023

Reducing Mental Health Stigma on College Campuses

College campuses are a melting pot of cultures and experiences. Students can hail from the same state as their school,…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools
a smiling teacher helps students with their work
a smiling teacher helps students with their work
August 11, 2023

Youth MHFA Helping Address National Youth Mental Health Crisis

Our nation has a youth mental health crisis. One in six youth and adolescents will experience a mental health condition…

Mental Health First Aid, Schools, Youth Mental Health
College students walking together outside
College students walking together outside
August 15, 2022

Seven Self-care Tips for College Students Yes

As summer comes to a close and you make your way back to your (online or in-person) campus, it can…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, Schools, Self-Care
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
January 24, 2022

Helping Your Friend Connect with a Trusted Adult

Being a teenager isn’t always simple, especially with the added complications of the COVID-19 pandemic – online school, changing physical…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Teen Mental Health
August 16, 2021

Back to School: Five Ways to Support Your Children

Your children may be excited to return to school after a long summer – or even a year of online…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Youth Mental Health
August 3, 2021

Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety During COVID-19

There is no doubt that the last year and half has been difficult, and the COVID-19 pandemic changed what many…

Anxiety, COVID-19, Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Self-Care...