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…
As young adults carve out their place in the world, their new interests and pursuits often push them away from…
According to the Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) curriculum, culture shapes people’s attitudes, beliefs and behaviors when it comes…
Tobacco use has often been portrayed as harmless, something the “cool” kids do, especially in popular TV shows aimed at…
Bullying is not an unfamiliar concept, especially for nearly 20 percent of students aged 12-18. According to the Mental Health…
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a devastating toll – especially on our youth. Emerging data suggests that depression and suicide…
Your children may be excited to return to school after a long summer – or even a year of online…
It can be hard (or nearly impossible) for some of us to imagine not having our smartphone in our hands…
There is no doubt that the last year and half has been difficult, and the COVID-19 pandemic changed what many…
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…
COVID-19 is impacting people of all ages across the country, including children and youth. Kids are not attending classes, participating…
Starting a new school year is an exciting time but can also be a stressful one. Preparing for a new…