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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
smiling teacher with students working at computers behind her
smiling teacher with students working at computers behind her
September 14, 2023

Equipping Adults with the Skills to Support Students in Need

Being part of this has been awesome. As a trainer, I get to help people really see the importance of…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Youth Mental Health
a smiling teacher helps students with their work
a smiling teacher helps students with their work
September 7, 2023

Impacting Mental Health Beyond School Walls

Our primary goal as educators is to help our kids learn. However, sometimes there may be something going on in…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Youth Mental Health
teacher calls on students with their hands raised
teacher calls on students with their hands raised
September 5, 2023

Building Capacity and Giving Grace: How YMHFA Helps Teachers and…

My district has over 8,000 employees, so you can imagine it was a lot of work to meet the goal…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Youth Mental Health
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
smiling teacher with students working at computers behind her
smiling teacher with students working at computers behind her
August 29, 2023

Teachers: Take Care of Your Mental Wellbeing This Back-to-School Season

The first day of school is a welcome reprieve for many parents. Juggling childcare, work and summer activities can be…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Self-Care, Youth Mental Health
closeup view of lights on top of a police car
closeup view of lights on top of a police car
August 14, 2023

Dismantling Mental Health Stigma in Public Safety

A staggering 90% of police officers surveyed reported stigma as a barrier to seeking mental health help. Some of that…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Public Safety
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young black woman stands in front of a blue wall smiling joyfully
July 5, 2023

How to Ward Off the Sunday Scaries

It can feel like a pit in your stomach. Or maybe it makes your heart flutter. Sometimes, it can escalate…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Wellbeing, Workplace
group of people walking outside with their arms linked
group of people walking outside with their arms linked
May 18, 2023

25 Small, Powerful Ways to Take Action for Mental Health

Taking charge of your mental health doesn’t have to mean drastic lifestyle changes. In fact, the smaller the shift, the…

Be The Difference, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
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two young women walk outside on a path and talk
May 17, 2023

Bringing Mental Health Awareness to Teens in Rural Communities

I always thought I knew the best way to have a conversation with people. I have three kids, so I…

Guest Commentary, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health First Aid, News, Teen Mental Health, Youth Mental Health
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three smiling people look at a presenter
May 12, 2023

Take Your Own Advice: A MHFA National Trainer’s Lived Experience

I started my mental health journey when I was hired at a Centerstone of Illinois clinic as a residential support…

Guest Commentary, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health First Aid, News
teacher works with students in a classroom
teacher works with students in a classroom
May 1, 2023

The Key to Helping Students: Listen with an Open Heart

I work at an alternative school for middle and high school students. To say my training in Youth Mental Health…

Be The Difference, Guest Commentary, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health First Aid, News