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Culturally diverse group of Mental Health First Aid students
February 23, 2024

Culturally Tailored Mental Health First Aid: A Vision of Inclusivity

In a world where mental health awareness is gaining momentum, it is crucial to ensure that everyone, regardless of their…

Cultural Diversity, Mental Health First Aid, News
January 24, 2024

Mental Health First Aid at Work Helps Companies Across All…

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced a new training program to help employers reduce the negative impact of…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Press Releases
two corrections officers stand in front of a jail cell
September 27, 2023

“Toughing It Out” Doesn’t Work for Corrections Professionals

With 14 years of experience in the corrections industry, plus family in the field, Kristen Thompson has a bead on…

Be The Difference, Criminal Justice, Mental Health First Aid, News, Public Safety
retail worker in a clothing store
September 26, 2023

Q&A with Zana Busby: Why Retailers Need to Invest in…

Mental Health First Aid USA only offers trainings to employees based in the United States at this time. Working in…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace
two college students talk in a coffee shop
September 6, 2023

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
workers on the line at Trident Seafoods
May 25, 2023

MHFA Spotlight: Trident Seafoods Corporation

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting company in North America. Trident…

COVID-19, Mental Health Awareness Month, Wellbeing, Workplace
MHFA trainees gather holding stuffed ALGEE koala bears
February 27, 2023

MHFA Spotlight: kate spade new york

When Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) joined forces with kate spade new york for a second time, hope took center…

COVID-19, Mental Health First Aid, News, Partnerships
smiling teens lined up in front of a wall of blue lockers
January 25, 2023

Student Mental Health Is Top Concern of School Board Members…

Media Contact Sophia Majlessi Media@TheNationalCouncil.org 202-621-1631 Board members indicate strong support for resources that help teens identify and respond to…

Press Releases
woman using an ipad in a room decorated for winter holidays
December 21, 2022

Managing Recovery and Substance Use Challenges During the Holidays

The onset of the holiday season conjures up images of families gathered together, big meals, cozy fires and lots of…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, News, recovery, Substance Use
dad and two young kids dance around the living room
October 10, 2022

10 Ways to Celebrate World Mental Health Day 2022

Happy World Mental Health Day! Each year, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) joins the World Health Organization to raise awareness…

Be The Difference, Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, News, recovery, Resources...
smiling male teacher stands in a classroom
October 4, 2022

4 Reasons to Become a Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 65% of employees say they are rethinking the place that work should have in their…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News
a family playing on the beach at sunset
a family playing on the beach at sunset
August 23, 2022

5 Ways Employee Vacations Have Bottom-line Benefits

Taking time off from work has immense benefits for both our physical and mental wellbeing. According to the American Psychological…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, Self-Care, Workplace