Voices of Mental Health First Aid: Working Together to Support…
Mental health has always been a focus in my life, starting with my own struggles as an adolescent. As such,…
Mental health has always been a focus in my life, starting with my own struggles as an adolescent. As such,…
In December 2020, I took a Youth Mental Health First Aid class. This training teaches parents, teachers and other adults how to…
Being a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor fits perfectly with where I’m at personally and professionally. Working in the largest psychiatric hospital in Texas – with a staff of more than 900 – I see how many people really, truly…
“I didn’t want to go to the [Mental Health First Aid] training, but I did. I never thought I would use any…
Taking Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, being a First Aider, has changed me. I’ve been with Sutter-Yuba Behavioral Health (SYBH) for…
How do you help someone who is struggling? How do you help them without making assumptions about what they are going through, and without making it worse? These are…
Brandon was an outgoing, fun-loving and enjoyable co-worker whose life ended abruptly after a night of heavy drinking. His death had a profound impact…
As Executive Director of CASA for Kids of South Central Texas, I feel it is vital to continue to grow with our staff…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and especially after the events of the past 12-plus months, it’s crucial that we…
If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want…
There is nothing more terrifying than seeing a wall of flames stretching from horizon to horizon, headed toward your home…
I was eight when my wonderful, tall, partially-bald-with-scant-red-hair dad with a smile that could light up a room died. His…
