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“One in five adults in the United States is living with a mental illness, and I often ask myself, why can’t people talk about mental illness like they talk about cancer or heart disease?” Elaine Peng is one of our...

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...

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...