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three college students sit together on steps
three college students sit together on steps
March 6, 2025

Reducing Mental Health Stigma on College Campuses

College campuses are a melting pot of cultures and experiences. Students can hail from the same state as their school,…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools
College students walking together outside
College students walking together outside
March 6, 2025

Seven Self-care Tips for College Students Yes

As summer comes to a close and you make your way back to your (online or in-person) campus, it can…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, Schools, Self-Care
boys basketball team texting from the bench
boys basketball team texting from the bench
March 6, 2025

What Student Athletes (and Their Coaches) Need to Know About…

In my sophomore year of high school, I took the teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) course as part of…

Be The Difference, Guest Commentary, Mental Health First Aid, Sports, Teen Mental Health, Youth Mental Health
youth posing for a picture
youth posing for a picture
March 6, 2025

An Essential Education: Mental Health First Aid for Emerging Adults

As young adults carve out their place in the world, their new interests and pursuits often push them away from…

Be The Difference, Guest Commentary, Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, Schools, Youth Mental Health
a woman sitting with legs crossed and eyes closed
a woman sitting with legs crossed and eyes closed
February 17, 2025

10 Ways to Practice Self-Care as an Act of Kindness

It’s easy to feel mentally exhausted in a world that demands so much of our time, energy and focus. Many…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
group of smiling people huddling in a circle
group of smiling people huddling in a circle
September 3, 2024

Suicide Prevention Month: A Resource Guide

In 2022, nearly 49,476 people in the U.S. died by suicide — an average of one person every 11 minutes —…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, Suicide
five smiling women stand together arm in arm
five smiling women stand together arm in arm
October 30, 2023

What Not to Say to Someone with Breast Cancer

The American Cancer Society uses the term “survivor” to refer to anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, no matter…

Be The Difference, Guest Commentary, Health Care, Mental Health First Aid, News, The "Awkward" Conversation...
two teen boys reading books and talking on a sidewalk
two teen boys reading books and talking on a sidewalk
October 26, 2023

Give Teens Permission to Talk About Mental Health

I first heard about teen Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) late summer of 2018. The National Council was piloting the…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Youth Mental Health
four smiling young women sit at a cafe table
four smiling young women sit at a cafe table
October 4, 2023

Leaning Into New Routines by Welcoming Seasons of Change

Life has a rhythm. Some seasons are busier than others, some are quieter and more predictable. Workloads ebb and flow.…

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two corrections officers stand in front of a jail cell
two corrections officers stand in front of a jail cell
September 27, 2023

“Toughing It Out” Doesn’t Work for Corrections Professionals

With 14 years of experience in the corrections industry, plus family in the field, Kristen Thompson has a bead on…

Be The Difference, Criminal Justice, Mental Health First Aid, News, Public Safety
smiling employees at work
smiling employees at work
September 25, 2023

Create Healthier and More Engaged Employees with Mental Health First…

Do your employees know what to do or say if a coworker seems to be struggling with mental health challenges?…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace
a teen and his parents sit on a park bench
a teen and his parents sit on a park bench
August 31, 2023

Five Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

Adults often joke about the moodiness and unpredictable nature of teenagers. As teens go through puberty, spend more time with…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Teen Mental Health, Youth Mental Health