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.
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Alicia Freeman’s Impact: Expanding Mental Health First Aid at UNC-Chapel Hill and Beyond
September 9, 2026
In 2019, Alicia Freeman was working in student wellness at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill), leading mental health awareness, substance use prevention and psychoeducation efforts for students. Then she learned that Behavioral Health Springboard, housed in the UNC School of Social Work, was offering Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). After
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NCAA Division II Equipping Coaches, Athletic Trainers with Mental Health First Aid Training
Collaboration with National Council for Mental Wellbeing aims to help participants recognize, respond to and reduce stigma around mental health challenges WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 3, 2026) – To better support the mental well-being of student-athletes, NCAA Division II is working with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to offer fully funded Mental Health First Aid for Higher
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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.
