Author Archive: May 2017

Deep in Kansas, a transformation is taking place, breaking cultural barriers and fostering open conversations about mental health. Liberal, Kansas, achieved a significant milestone in mental health education and inclusivity. With the successful completion of a Mental Health First Aid...

Media Contact Irene Tung IreneT@TheNationalCouncil.org 771-215-5853 Washington, D.C. (April 15, 2024) – In a ceremony held at the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Summit in St. Louis on April 14, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing recognized Arkansas Rural Health...

For some, the start of the year is a prime opportunity to wipe the slate clean and set goals. For others, the thought of making New Year’s resolutions triggers a heavy eye roll. If you’re in the latter group, it’s...

Losing someone you love is never easy. The loss can take a toll on a person’s mental wellbeing as grief and memories flood the mind. Feelings can range from sadness and loneliness to anger, shock and numbness. The Mental Health...

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announces a Campaign to Train 1 Million Americans in Mental Health First Aid WASHINGTON, DC – January 4, 2016 – Today the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is announcing a new campaign, “Be 1 in...

Statement by Linda Rosenberg, president and CEO, National Council for Mental Wellbeing: The National Council thanks the U.S. Congress for including a $15 million appropriation for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in the omnibus spending agreement released last night. This...

September 26, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Linda Rosenberg, president and CEO, National Council for Mental Wellbeing We are profoundly shocked and saddened by a tragic and fatal accident that occurred Friday September 25th in Colorado during the Black...

Coast-to-Coast Ride to Benefit Mental Health First Aid WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2015 — Sixty-five Australian motorcyclists, in a nation over 15,000 miles from home, depart Sunday, Sept. 13 on a U.S. cross-country odyssey to raise awareness and funds for depression and...