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Posts Tagged ‘mental health first aid’: October 2021

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10 Ways To Help Someone Who Is Struggling With Their Mental Health

October 14, 2024
Supporting someone who may be struggling with mental health is one of the most meaningful things you can do. Whether it’s a friend, family member or colleague, your care and understanding can make a significant difference. With nearly 1 in...
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Ten Ways To Take Action This World Mental Health Day

October 9, 2024
It’s World Mental Health Day! Today, we celebrate not only the importance of mental health awareness but also a significant milestone: we have officially trained 4 million Mental Health First Aiders! Each year, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) raises awareness...
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National Recovery Month 2024: Stories of Transformation Through Mental Health First Aid

September 3, 2024
September is National Recovery Month 2024 — a time to honor the resilience of those who have faced mental health and substance use challenges.
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Suicide Prevention Month: A Resource Guide

September 3, 2024
In 2022, nearly 49,476 people in the U.S. died by suicide — an average of one person every 11 minutes — according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10–14...
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Empowering Youth Mental Health: Insights from Team Changing Minds

July 25, 2024
When it comes to mental health advocacy, there’s a need for tailored support to address the unique challenges faced by specific communities, including Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) youth. One organizational collaborative that is stepping up to this...
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Dr. Price discusses the Role of Schools in Minority Mental Health

The Role of Schools in Promoting Mental Health with Dr. Olga Price

July 22, 2024
While schools play an important role in shaping the social and emotional wellbeing of students, Dr. Price notes that they cannot single-handedly address the multitude of mental health needs among students.
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Community Impact: How MHFA Instructors Are Making a Difference in Tennessee

July 1, 2024
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)’s fast growth — building on the over 4 million people trained across the U.S. — wouldn’t be possible without its dedicated Instructors, like Johnny Smith. A retired first responder, Smith became certified as an Instructor...
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The Future of Community-Engaged Research in Mental Health

June 17, 2024
This blog focuses on why community-engaged research is important for mental health equity in Black communities, Dr. Arnold’s work in delivering mental health interventions in Black schools and churches, and her thoughts on the future of the community-engaged mental health...
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Mental Health Insights from Dr. Douglas Knutson

June 12, 2024
As we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is honored to spotlight one of our distinguished Research Advisory Board members, Douglas Knutson, PhD.
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30 Courses Later, Sarah Haupt’s Passion for Teaching Older Adults Shines

May 7, 2024
Having taught over 30 MHFA, MHFA instructor Sarah Haupt recently reflected on her special connection with the older adult community.
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Four Ways to Move Forward this Mental Health Awareness Month

May 1, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year, we invite you to take four ways forward for mental health.
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Debunking Myths Around Mental Health First Aid

April 29, 2024
Mental Health First Aid’s (MHFA) main goal is to teach individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
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