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Mental Health First Aid

November 20, 2024

Honoring Survivors of Suicide Loss: A Day for Healing and…

November 23 marks International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day — a day dedicated to those affected by suicide, offering a…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Suicide
October 14, 2024

10 Ways To Help Someone Who Is Struggling With Their…

Supporting someone who may be struggling with mental health is one of the most meaningful things you can do. Whether…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Wellbeing
September 6, 2024

Stories of Impact: Suicide Prevention Through Mental Health Education

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

Mental Health First Aid, News, recovery, Suicide
September 3, 2024

National Recovery Month 2024: Stories of Transformation Through Mental Health…

September is National Recovery Month 2024 — a time to honor the resilience of those who have faced mental health…

Homepage, Mental Health First Aid, News, recovery
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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
Johnny pictured at NatCon in St. Louis alongside MHFA Coordinator, Tiah Grimes.
Johnny pictured at NatCon in St. Louis alongside MHFA Coordinator, Tiah Grimes.
July 1, 2024

Community Impact: How MHFA Instructors Are Making a Difference in…

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)’s fast growth — building on the over 4 million people trained across the U.S. —…

Mental Health First Aid, News
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older woman smiles while a young woman and an older man talk in the background
May 7, 2024

30 Courses Later, Sarah Haupt’s Passion for Teaching Older Adults…

Having taught over 30 MHFA, MHFA instructor Sarah Haupt recently reflected on her special connection with the older adult community.

Mental Health First Aid, News
May 1, 2024

Four Ways to Move Forward this Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year, we invite you to take four ways forward for mental health.

Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Month
April 29, 2024

Debunking Myths Around Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid’s (MHFA) main goal is to teach individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs and…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Research
April 15, 2024

National Council Recognizes 2024 Mental Health First Aid Impact Award…

Media Contact Irene Tung IreneT@TheNationalCouncil.org 771-215-5853 Washington, D.C. (April 15, 2024) – In a ceremony held at the Mental Health…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Press Releases
March 25, 2024

Jasmine’s Journey to Training 2000+ Mental Health First Aiders

Everyday, our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) community powers our mission of ensuring that mental wellbeing is a reality for…

Mental Health First Aid, News
happy employees talking and laughing together
happy employees talking and laughing together
March 6, 2024

10 Tips to Boost Wellbeing in the Workplace in 2024

Use these tips to move your workplace away from routine stress and toward resiliency.

Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace