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father and young son sit in a farm field looking at their sheep and goats
July 13, 2023

Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Rural Communities

The challenges people who live in rural communities are vastly different than those who live in urban areas. What is…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, Rural Communities
men sitting in a circle of chairs talking with an American flag behind them
June 21, 2023

Offer Support to Military, Veterans and Their Families with MHFA

Anthony Campbell admits he used to be a “yeller.” Whether it was the way he was raised or his military…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, PTSD, Veterans
young black male firefighter stands in front of a firetruck
June 14, 2023

To the Fire/EMS Community: Help and Hope Are There

On the East Coast, the place where firefighters reside is called a firehouse. On the West Coast, it’s called a…

Be The Difference, Fire/EMS, Mental Health First Aid
group of people walking outside with their arms linked
May 18, 2023

25 Small, Powerful Ways to Take Action for Mental Health

Taking charge of your mental health doesn’t have to mean drastic lifestyle changes. In fact, the smaller the shift, the…

Be The Difference, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
teacher works with students in a classroom
May 1, 2023

The Key to Helping Students: Listen with an Open Heart

I work at an alternative school for middle and high school students. To say my training in Youth Mental Health…

Be The Difference, Guest Commentary, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health First Aid, News
four women chat in an office setting
March 21, 2023

Prioritizing Mental Wellbeing for Women in the Workplace

For years, women have faced unique obstacles when it comes to economic security, workplace inclusion and access to mental health…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Wellbeing, Women, Workplace
a mother and young daughter face each other
March 7, 2023

How to Talk to Kids About Mental Health

Having a serious conversation about mental health with a young person can be challenging, to say the least. How do…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, The "Awkward" Conversation, Youth Mental Health
Black woman reads in bed with a cup of coffee
February 14, 2023

Practice Self-care as an Act of Kindness

It is easy to feel mentally exhausted in a world that demands so much our time, energy and focus. Many…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
MHFA Summit participants with ALGEE koala sculpture
February 2, 2023

5 Reasons Instructors Should Attend the 2023 Mental Health First… Yes

It’s one thing to hear or read online about Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and feel a small flicker of…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News
smiling woman rests her hand on another's shoulder
December 1, 2022

Using ALGEE to Support Adults with Developmental Disabilities

As Mental Health First Aiders, knowing how and when to support someone who is experiencing a distressing situation is vital,…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid
closeup of a line of police officers
October 28, 2022

Mental Health First Aid in Action: The Importance of the…

What we say and do in response to the signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge…

Be The Difference, Guest Commentary, Mental Health First Aid, News, Public Safety
boys basketball team texting from the bench
October 18, 2022

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