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December 21, 2020

Supporting Caregivers with MHFA

On April 11, 2019, Puerto Rico awoke to the tragic news that a daughter had hammered her 89-year-old mother with…

Guest Commentary, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
December 15, 2020

How to Cope with Physical Distancing During the Holidays

As the holidays quickly approach, it’s clear this year is a little different from past holiday seasons – we’re still…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
December 9, 2020

Tackle the Winter Blues with Mental Health First Aid

It is that time of year again. The air is crisp; 6 p.m. looks like midnight; and it feels difficult…

Depression, Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
December 3, 2020

Mental Health During the Holidays: Five Tips to Ease the…

The holiday season is often a time of year for social activities, holiday shopping, and quality time with loved ones.…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
November 17, 2020

Self-care: Take Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19

“It was crushing to try to manage it all by myself,” Cera Flynn shared in a recent Cleveland Clinic article.…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
November 10, 2020

How Trauma Can Affect a Person’s Daily Life

When thinking about trauma, many of us immediately think about mass traumatic events like terrorist attacks, mass shootings, torture, combat,…

November 5, 2020

10 Surprising Mental Health Statistics From 2020

Mental health and substance use challenges look different for each person affected. No challenge or diagnosis is exactly the same,…

October 30, 2020

Five Tips to Help Manage Your Mental Health in a…

To say 2020 has been challenging is an understatement. From COVID-19 to wildfires, civil unrest and everything in between, it’s…

Anxiety, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
October 9, 2020

Lead by Supporting Employee Mental Health

Chuck Ingoglia, President and CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, invites you to bring MHFA at Work to…

Guest Commentary, Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace
October 2, 2020

#BeTheDifference For Your Employees with MHFA at Work

Mental health and well-being are key to a healthy, productive workforce. But each year, almost one in five American adults…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace
September 22, 2020

How Youth MHFA Can Help During and After COVID-19

COVID-19 is impacting people of all ages across the country, including children and youth. Kids are not attending classes, participating…

COVID-19, Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Youth Mental Health
September 16, 2020

Five Ways You Can Help Youth Take Care of Their…

Starting a new school year is an exciting time but can also be a stressful one. Preparing for a new…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Youth Mental Health