An Instructor’s Insights on the First Year of Teaching MHFA
Sydney Snow has taken Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) by storm. Since receiving her certification in July 2023, Sydney has…
Sydney Snow has taken Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) by storm. Since receiving her certification in July 2023, Sydney has…
Content Warning: This blog contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some readers. Topics discussed include sexual assault, grief,…
Working retail during the holidays used to cause great stress to Andrew Smith. The increase in customer stress and traffic…
Tragic events – from school shootings to natural disasters – can make us feel out of sorts and depressed afterward.…
Losing someone you love is never easy. The loss can take a toll on a person’s mental wellbeing as grief…
According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, about 6% of people have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But PTSD…
The American Cancer Society uses the term “survivor” to refer to anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, no matter…
I first heard about teen Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) late summer of 2018. The National Council had introduced a…
Adolescence is a powerful time when individuals are discovering their identities. A recent study found that Indigenous youth were likely…
It’s World Mental Health Day! Each year, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) joins the World Health Organization to raise awareness…
Media Contact Irene Tung IreneT@TheNationalCouncil.org 771-215-5853 Washington, D.C. (Oct. 9, 2023) — The National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced…
Life has a rhythm. Some seasons are busier than others, some are quieter and more predictable. Workloads ebb and flow.…
