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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How To Support Your Child’s Mental Health This Holiday
December 17, 2025
The holiday season can be a time of joy, togetherness and celebration with family — it can be magical for kids. But packed schedules, disrupted routines and big expectations can also create stress. Here are five ways to help the young people in your life feel safe, supported and joyful during the holidays. 1. Model
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Instructor Spotlight: Suzanne Weete, Community Partners New Hampshire
Every wave starts with a ripple. Suzanne Weete, a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor in Dover, New Hampshire, started a ripple that saved the life of a high school student several states away. Weete was finishing up teaching a teen MHFA course at a local high school when a student approached and told her
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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.
