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A relatively new program for helping in a mental health crisis is picking up steam across the country. Mental Health First Aid courses have taught thousands of people in the past 7 years, an action plan for early intervention in a...

On Wednesday, the House of Representative approved a long-debated education reauthorization bill that includes language based on the Mental Health First Aid Act. The House and Senate earlier this year approved differing versions of the education bill, but only the...

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has just been awarded a three year Project AWARE grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 12/03/2015 Link to Source

The holiday season is here, and while some are spreading cheer, others are raising awareness to help those struggling mental health illnesses. 12/02/2015 Link to Source

Westland Police officers Joseph Reardon and Michael Stechly recently participated in a week-long training on Mental Health First Aid. 11/29/2015 Link to Source

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s eyes watered and his face flushed. His voice faltered and, at one point as he struggled for the next sentence, his two college-aged children each placed a hand on his back to steady him. The mayor was...

Mental Health First Aid for Veterans is an eight-hour course that teaches about the unique challenges faced by members of the military, how to identify common mental health problems and how to direct people to appropriate supports in their communities....

As a Mental Health First Aid for Veterans instructor, I have trained 900 First Aiders, including veterans, law enforcement, pastors, educators and community members. I have seen firsthand the impact this training can have on strengthening communities and providing sometimes...

About 30 percent of people who are chronically homeless have mental health conditions. 11/06/2015 Link to Source

Education Connection in collaboration with Northwestern Regional School District 7 and the NW CT Youth and Adolescent Mental Health Coalition has received a three-year, $375,000 Project AWARE Community grant to support Youth Mental Health First Aid training in northwest Connecticut. One...

In just over a year, more than 800 individuals who live or work in Chester County have become certified Mental Health First Aiders. And, this free program continues to gain momentum locally. 11/02/2015 Link to Source

Mental illness has been part of my life since I was a child. Four of my six family members were hospitalized with diagnoses ranging from schizophrenia to borderline personality disorder to depression. Where some people saw my family members only...