Have you ever noticed a friend or family member become more distant? Or leaning on alcohol to cope? While talking about mental health challenges has become more normalized, it can be hard to know what to do or say when a friend, family member or colleague seems to be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. How can you help them? Mental Health First […]
More than 4 million people in the U.S. have already been trained in MHFA. If you haven’t brought the training to your organization yet, now is a great time.
“Doomscroll.” “Brainrot.” These terms, and more like them, refer to the amount of time we spend absorbing negativity from our phone’s news and social media feeds. And they’ve quickly become part of our everyday vocabularies. The concern over doomscrolling isn’t for nothing: concerns persist about smartphone and social media use and mental health, particularly among teens. According to the Pew Research Center, roughly half of […]
Atrium Health employs more than 70,000 people in more than 1,400 care locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. They have nearly 8,000 licensed beds and has almost 15 million patient interactions annually. Atrium Health started Mental Health First Aid training in 2014 and has trained 15,000 Mental Health First Aiders as of November 2019 in the communities they serve. Investing in Mental Health […]
Texas invests $8 billion biennially at the state level through general revenue, Medicaid, and local and federal dollars to increase access to behavioral health services provided by multiple agencies across the entire state. Providing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to state employees — particularly those in public school districts — is an integral part of these efforts. Since their 2014 fiscal year, Texas has trained […]
Thank you for taking the first step to create a thriving workforce! Because you are an organization under 250 employees, you are eligible for our Intro Course that can be purchased through the MHFA at Work store now! Otherwise, we will get in touch with you shortly. Mental Health First Aid USA only offers trainings to employees based in the United States at […]
Access our Instructor Resources The Mental Health First Aid team is here to support you and help you grow and learn as an Instructor. Select the links below to access resources that will help you be the best Instructor you can be. Together, we can ensure that everyone has someone they can turn to when experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Navigating MHFA […]
Becoming a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor is a powerful way to make a difference in your community.
At this year’s Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Summit in Philadelphia, we came together to celebrate 25 incredible years of teaching people how to support mental health around the world — and to look ahead to what’s next. As MHFA International marked its 25th anniversary, hundreds of dedicated professionals, supporters, MHFA Instructors and Coordinators came together to reflect on a legacy of impact and to […]
Mental Health First Aid at Work provides relatable training tailored to support teams in every industry. Bring Expert Trainers to Your Workplace Trusted by Leading Companies Choose the Right Learning Mix for Your Team Intro Start the conversation with this accessible, 2-hour, virtual training. Certification Bring a practical, hands-on workshop to your workplace. Champion Empower a network of employees to be the go-to mental wellbeing […]
The annual MHFA Impact Awards celebrate individuals and groups that are true leaders in changing the conversation surrounding mental health.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year the National Council for Mental Wellbeing invites you to prioritize your mental health.
As young adults carve out their place in the world, their new interests and pursuits often push them away from the scaffolding of the familiar – family and high school friend groups – leaving many feeling untethered as they transition to adulthood. Youth who have experienced trauma or identify as part of marginalized populations may be particularly vulnerable. Psychologist Jeffrey Arnett (2006) identified this pivotal […]
College can be an incredibly exciting time for young adults – and it comes with potential stressors like financial burdens, academic pressure, homesickness and pandemic-related hardships like social isolation, any or all of which can lead to mental health challenges. A study by the American College Health Association found that 48% of college students reported moderate or severe psychological stress, 53% reported being lonely, and […]
In my sophomore year of high school, I took the teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) course as part of my gym class, and my number one takeaway is that mental health is just as important as physical health. This is especially true for student athletes like me, who often sacrifice their mental wellbeing for a sport. tMHFA covers a broad range of mental health […]
Beginning or returning to college can be an exciting time for students. Each year is a new chapter filled with learning, discovery and opportunities. But, how students respond to the stressors of higher education varies from person to person — and sometimes anxiety, depression and substance use challenges affect physical and mental wellbeing. If not addressed, these can worsen and students may begin to have […]
College campuses are a melting pot of cultures and experiences. Students can hail from the same state as their school, or from across the world. Some are first-generation students and some have alumni in their family. Some live in dorms on campus while others may live in off-campus apartments. But among the differences, one statistic stands out for higher education students: 60% of college students […]
Mental health in college students is a big issue on campuses these days. Across the United States, over 45% of college students are struggling with their mental health, contributing to soaring degree incompletion rates of 39%. College life can be very stressful, with tough academics and social pressures — not to mention the transition into adulthood. All of these factors can lead to mental health […]
Help prevent mental health and substance use challenges from impacting students’ performance with peer- and faculty-led mental health support that builds resilience. Bring Expert Trainers to Your School How Campus Mental Health Training Helps 49% of students struggle with mental health Improve students’ mental resilience to set them up for success on and off-campus 33% of people who drop out cite mental health reasons Address […]
Founded in 1789, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) is the nation’s first public university. It enrolls over 32,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students, and employs almost 14,000 faculty and staff. UNC-Chapel Hill has long prioritized mental health and wellness for its students, faculty and staff. As mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use and isolation have become more […]
