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May 8, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a MHFA Instructor

Becoming a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor is a powerful way to make a difference in your community.

Mental Health First Aid, News
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May 5, 2025

National Council Celebrates 2025 Mental Health First Aid Impact Award…

The annual MHFA Impact Awards celebrate individuals and groups that are true leaders in changing the conversation surrounding mental health.

News, Press Releases
May 1, 2025

Here’s Why There’s No Health Without Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year the National Council for Mental Wellbeing invites you to prioritize your…

Mental Health Awareness Month, News
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youth posing for a picture
March 18, 2025

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
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College students walking together outside
March 16, 2025

Seven Self-care Tips for College Students Yes

College can be an incredibly exciting time for young adults – and it comes with potential stressors like financial burdens,…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, Schools, Self-Care
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March 14, 2025

What Student Athletes (and Their Coaches) Need to Know About…

In my sophomore year of high school, I took the teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) course as part of…

Be The Difference, Guest Commentary, Mental Health First Aid, Sports, Teen Mental Health, Youth Mental Health
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March 12, 2025

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
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March 10, 2025

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
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March 5, 2025

45% of College Students Struggle with Mental Health: Here’s How… Yes

Mental health in college students is a big issue on campuses these days. Across the United States, over 45% of…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools
March 4, 2025

Five Ways to Manage Your Back-to-School Mental Health

Getting good grades. College and job applications. Extra-curricular activities. The list goes on. High school students face pressure every day…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Teen Mental Health
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February 27, 2025

Making Workplaces Healthier: Ideas and Innovations for a Better Work…

Mental wellbeing is more important than ever for keeping employees engaged, productive and happy at work. As workplaces evolve, it’s…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace
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February 20, 2025

Going Back to High School to Teach, Thanks to tMHFA

When Brian Marquez was in high school, he never imagined that his future path would lead him back to those…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Teen Mental Health