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.
Press and media: To get in touch with our Public Relations team for your coverage, visit our press page or contact Sophia Majlessi at Media@TheNationalCouncil.org.
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Empowering Arizona Adults: Kelley Coronado’s Impact on Youth Mental Health
October 14, 2026
When Kelley Coronado first learned about Youth Mental Health First Aid (Youth MHFA), the training felt personal before it became professional. Her son had been struggling after losing a close friend to suicide in sixth grade, and Coronado was searching for any tool that could help her better support him, her family and their community.
READ MOREOctober 10, 2026
Care Starts Here: Self-care Strategies for World Mental Health Day
Every year on Oct. 10, World Mental Health Day invites people around the globe to raise awareness, challenge stigma and advocate for stronger mental health supports. It is also an opportunity to pause and consider a simple but important question: What helps us care for our own mental wellbeing so we can keep showing up
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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.
