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teacher calls on students with their hands raised
September 5, 2023

Building Capacity and Giving Grace: How YMHFA Helps Teachers and…

My district has over 8,000 employees, so you can imagine it was a lot of work to meet the goal…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Youth Mental Health
a teen and his parents sit on a park bench
August 31, 2023

Five Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

Adults often joke about the moodiness and unpredictable nature of teenagers. As teens go through puberty, spend more time with…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Teen Mental Health, Youth Mental Health
smiling teacher with students working at computers behind her
August 29, 2023

Teachers: Take Care of Your Mental Wellbeing This Back-to-School Season

The first day of school is a welcome reprieve for many parents. Juggling childcare, work and summer activities can be…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Self-Care, Youth Mental Health
three college students sit together on steps
August 21, 2023

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
closeup view of lights on top of a police car
August 14, 2023

Dismantling Mental Health Stigma in Public Safety

A staggering 90% of police officers surveyed reported stigma as a barrier to seeking mental health help. Some of that…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Public Safety
a smiling teacher helps students with their work
August 11, 2023

Youth MHFA Helping Address National Youth Mental Health Crisis

Our nation has a youth mental health crisis. One in six youth and adolescents will experience a mental health condition…

Mental Health First Aid, Schools, Youth Mental Health
group of smiling friends sits around a table drinking from colorful mugs
July 26, 2023

5 Tips to Help Manage Recovery During Summer

When you have substance use challenges, navigating summertime social gatherings can be difficult. It can be hard to strike the…

Mental Health First Aid, recovery, Self-Care, Substance Use, Wellbeing
three older women stand outdoors in nature hugging and laughing
July 20, 2023

Make Life Better for Older Adults with Mental Health Challenges

Older Adults experience mental health challenges about the same rate as the general public. According to the Massachusetts Association for…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, Older Adults
an instructor leads a mental health first aid course in a conference room
July 19, 2023

Research Shows: Mental Health First Aid Works

More than 3 million people have been trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). That is cause for celebration! Of…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, Research
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
young black woman stands in front of a blue wall smiling joyfully
July 5, 2023

How to Ward Off the Sunday Scaries

It can feel like a pit in your stomach. Or maybe it makes your heart flutter. Sometimes, it can escalate…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Wellbeing, Workplace
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