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March 29, 2021

How to Ask Your Boss for a Mental Health Day

The events of the past year and the COVID-19 pandemic have changed how we shop, socialize, learn, and work. And…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Workplace
March 24, 2021

Five Ways to Wind Down and Relax Before Bed

We’ve all been there: the evening is winding down, you’re finishing just one more show before you get ready to…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
March 22, 2021

Stress, Anxiety, Depression: What it Looks Like at Work and…

Recent data show that we are actually working more now than before the COVID-19 pandemic and that productivity increased 47%…

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace
March 17, 2021

How to Take Care of Yourself When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

Let’s get real: there are times in life when you’re going to feel overwhelmed. Whether it be with work, school,…

Anxiety, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
March 12, 2021

The Sunday Blues: A Guide to Help You Understand and…

There is no feeling quite like Friday afternoon – the whole weekend is ahead of you and the possibilities seem…

Anxiety, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Workplace
March 5, 2021

“Get That Sh*t Out”: Bioré® Skincare, National Council for Mental…

Bioré® Skincare, the beloved brand famous for its pore strips, is embarking on a new campaign in partnership with the National…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Partnerships, Press Releases, Schools
March 2, 2021

Four Simple Tips to Help You Manage Anxiety Related to…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a range of emotions, including anxiety, grief, uncertainty and sadness. In fact, the Centers…

Anxiety, COVID-19, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
February 24, 2021

Addressing Increasing Suicide Rates in the Black Community: How You…

As we celebrate Black History Month, we want to take a closer look at mental health within the Black community…

Cultural Diversity, Mental Health First Aid, News, Suicide
February 22, 2021

Understand Workplace Concerns of Black Employees

In a few days, the month typically set aside for national recognition of the history and achievements of Black people…

Guest Commentary, Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace
February 19, 2021

A Practical Guide to Self-care When Working from Home

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new “normal” that is nearly unrecognizable for many of us. Gone is the hustle…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Workplace
February 17, 2021

Supporting the Black Community as a Mental Health First Aider Yes

As we celebrate Black History Month, we want to acknowledge what mental health means in the Black community and share…

Cultural Diversity, Mental Health First Aid, News
February 9, 2021

How to Practice Self-care as a Busy Parent

Whether you’re a new parent or your youngest child is preparing to graduate high school, the effects of COVID-19 are…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care