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policy makers on the steps of a courthouse
policy makers on the steps of a courthouse
July 22, 2022

MHFA Spotlight: National Association of Counties

In June, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing announced a new partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo). NACo…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, Partnerships, Workplace
Coworker putting hand on another coworker's back
Coworker putting hand on another coworker's back
July 12, 2022

Why Employee Mental Health Should be Part of Your Diversity,…

Many organizations are prioritizing the implementation of effective diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) strategies to better support employees of…

Cultural Diversity, Mental Health First Aid, Minority Health, Workplace
June 27, 2022

Trauma and PTSD: What Are They and How Can I…

Trauma and PTSD: What Are They and How Can I Help? *If you feel you or someone you know is…

PTSD, Trauma
people doing yoga outside
people doing yoga outside
June 21, 2022

Prioritizing Mental Wellbeing in the Summer

After what feels like an eternity of stay-at-home orders and roped off public spaces, a somewhat “normal” summer is a…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
A father talking to his daughter
A father talking to his daughter
June 6, 2022

How Mental Health Challenges Can Manifest in Youth

*If your child does or says anything that indicates they have a desire to hurt themselves or others, take them…

Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Teen Mental Health
Derrick Sanders in front of a police vehicle
Derrick Sanders in front of a police vehicle
May 25, 2022

Mental Health First Aid is the Invisible Tool We All…

Deputy sheriff. Army veteran. Crisis intervention specialist. Hostage negotiator. These titles paint a picture of the multitude of trainings I’ve…

Guest Commentary, Mental Health Month, Public Safety
A woman smiling at her desk at work
May 19, 2022

Why Employers Should Invest in Employee Mental Wellbeing

This month, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing scheduled a mental health day to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month.…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace
A father putting his hand on his son's shoulder
May 3, 2022

Our Youth Are in Crisis, But It Is Not Too…

Our youth need our help. A new CDC survey shows significant increases in high school students reporting persistent feelings of…

News
March 22, 2022

Protecting Your Mental Wellbeing as the Seasons Change

The moment many of us have been eagerly awaiting – the start of Spring — has finally arrived! Did you…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Workplace
March 14, 2022

How and Why to Practice Self-care

With mental health challenges on the increase– rates of depression alone have tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic — it’s possible…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
March 9, 2022

Empowering Women’s Wellbeing: in Partnership with the kate spade new…

In honor of Women’s History Month, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is sharing expert insight from National Trainer Jen Cox…

Be The Difference, Health Disparities, Mental Health First Aid, Partnerships, Women, Workplace
March 4, 2022

On Employee Appreciation Day 2022, Focus on Mental Health

More than 33 million U.S. workers have quit their jobs since Spring 2021, and this wave, dubbed the “Great Resignation,”…

Guest Commentary, Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace