Empower Staff, Faculty and Teens
1 in 6 youth experience a mental health or substance use challenge each year — and most won’t ask for help. MHFA training strengthens mental health in schools and youth-serving organizations by equipping staff, faculty and teens to recognize concerns early, respond with care and connect young people to the right support.
Por qué es importante la salud mental de los jóvenes
Young people are facing a rise in mental health challenges.
Early support from a trusted adult or peer at school or in the community can make a critical difference.
1/2
of mental illnesses begin by age 14.
40 %
of high school students in the U.S. reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year.
17.1
million youth under the age of 18 currently have or have had a psychiatric disorder — more than the number of children with cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined.
Protect Mental Health In Schools and Youth-serving Organizations
Training adults and teens in MHFA helps schools and communities build a sustainable organizational culture of care, so young people receive support from the person they turn to first, whether that’s a trusted adult or a peer.
Apoyar la intervención temprana
MHFA teaches teens and adults how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in young people and take appropriate next steps, including involving a trusted adult or connecting youth to additional resources.
Crear entornos más seguros
When educators, staff, parents and teens share a common understanding of mental wellbeing, schools and youth-serving organizations become more supportive, open spaces where young people can thrive.
Reducir el estigma de la salud mental
MHFA normalizes conversations about mental health and teaches youth that speaking up is a sign of strength — and that help is always available.
Host a Training
Ready to bring MHFA to your school or youth-serving organization? Complete the form to learn about training options, timelines and next steps.
Looking to train 5 or fewer Instructors? Apply to become a MHFA Instructor and help create a healthier, more caring community.
Available MHFA Trainings
MHFA builds early intervention, safety and support skills for both adults and teens. Youth and teen MHFA are evidence-based, classroom-tested and designed with interactive activities, discussions and real-world examples tailored to each audience.
adolescente MHFA
Empower high school students ages 14-18 to support their peers, recognize warning signs and seek help from a parent, guardian or trusted adult. teen MHFA strengthens mental health in schools by giving students a clear, age-appropriate role in supporting one another.
→ Más información sobre el MHFA para adolescentes
→ Para hispanohablantes
MHFA Juvenil
Train your staff members to support young people ages 12-18 who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Then, certify select team members to become Youth MHFA Instructors who can teach the course across your school or youth-serving organization.
→ Más información sobre el MHFA juvenil
→ Learn more about Instructor training
→ Para comunidades tribales e indígenas
→ Para hispanohablantes
Restaurantes
¿Trabaja en una oficina, en un comercio, en una fábrica, en un restaurante o en otro sector? Sea cual sea el entorno, MHFA satisface las necesidades de su equipo.
Más informaciónMás de 750 programas líderes confían en nosotros
Distritos escolares, organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro y programas juveniles de todo Estados Unidos confían en nuestra formación para reforzar el apoyo a la salud mental de los jóvenes.
Bringing MHFA to Your School or Organization
MHFA is delivered by certified MHFA Instructors who teach either adults (Youth MHFA) or teens (teen MHFA). Implementation often begins with a small team of trained adults who help create a consistent, sustainable approach to mental health in schools and youth-serving organizations.
Looking for full implementation guidance?
→ For teen MHFA, visit our teen MHFA program page.
→ For Youth MHFA, visit our Instructor training page.
Enseñar el plan de estudios del MHFA con fidelidad
Enseñar el Plan de Acción MHFA en 5 pasos (ALGEE)
Mostrar el impacto de los problemas de salud mental y consumo de sustancias
Explicar que la recuperación es posible
Compartir estrategias de autoayuda
Utilizar la tecnología MHFA
Here’s the high-level process most organizations follow:
1
Build Your Leadership Foundation
Start by identifying and certifying a small group of staff to become MHFA Instructors. This team anchors your program, aligns training with your goals and ensures MHFA can be delivered consistently over time. Instructor training is available online or in person, and participants are ready to teach in as little as 3 days.
2
Align Your School or Community
Before trainings begin, share information with staff and parents/guardians about MHFA’s purpose, scope and goals. This step helps clarify roles, reduce misconceptions and reinforce how MHFA supports safety, wellbeing and mental health in schools.
3
Deliver Training Where It’s Needed Most
With certified Instructors in place at your school or organization, begin hosting Youth MHFA for adults or teen MHFA for students, depending on your needs. Trainings can be scheduled around existing school calendars and adapted to fit your community’s priorities.
4
Strengthen and Sustain Support
As more adults and teens complete MHFA training, your network of trained supporters grows. You can continue to build momentum by offering additional trainings, refreshing skills and integrating MHFA into broader wellbeing or safety efforts.
Parents and Caregivers are an Important Part of teen MHFA
We understand that parents and guardians want to know how schools and organizations will care for their child’s mental wellbeing, especially when implementing a training. We work with schools and organizations to ensure they’re informed and involved.
Éxitos reales
Our mental health trainings help people across the country in their families, workplaces, schools and communities one conversation at a time. See how they use MHFA to make a difference.
Casos de éxito
Más información
Ava Sapolski
Estudiante, Amherst Steele High School
"Me sorprendió lo mucho que aprendí sobre cómo cuidar de mi propia salud mental, ser amable con los que me rodean, apoyar a mis amigos en las malas rachas y cómo salvar potencialmente una vida".
Alyssa Fruchtebicht
Coordinador de Salud Mental, UnityPoint Health - Black Hawk Grundy Mental Health Center
“As adults, we sometimes forget how hard it was being an adolescent. When we see a kid who is just miserable at school, we might think they choose to be that way – or that it’s just part of adolescence. But in fact, they might be in a mental health crisis, one they certainly did not choose and do not want. When a teacher says “how can I be helpful,” that is a powerful question.”
Noticias sobre salud mental
Manténgase informado con nuestras últimas historias, consejos e investigaciones sobre salud mental y consumo de sustancias.
Ready to Get Started?
We’re here to help you choose the right MHFA training for your school or youth-serving organization. Share your goals with us, and we’ll help you build a healthier, more supportive environment for young people.
Cómo colabora el MHFA con escuelas y programas juveniles
Llevar el MHFA a tu comunidad es el primer paso para mejorar el bienestar mental de los jóvenes. A continuación te explicamos cómo puedes aumentar tu impacto con la formación de Instructores del MHFA. Para los adolescentes MHFA, aprender más acerca de cómo convertirse en un sitio de acogida.
Primer paso
Forme a un grupo de instructores en su escuela u organización. La formación está disponible en persona o en línea, y los instructores están listos para enseñar en tan sólo 3 días.
Cómo funciona la certificaciónSegundo paso
Celebrar sesiones informativas y compartir recursos con padres y tutores.
Cómo ayuda el MHFA a los padresTercer paso
Prepara a tus instructores para que impartan cursos de formación sobre el MHFA. Con formatos de formación flexibles, el MHFA se adapta perfectamente al horario de tu centro escolar o programa juvenil. Sus instructores pueden impartir la formación en persona o en línea, o pueden optar por impartirla en un entorno mixto, que combina el trabajo previo con la formación en directo.
La certificación MHFA suele durar unas 8 horas y puede impartirse en un día o a lo largo de un periodo de tiempo.
Cuarto paso
Observa cómo crece el impacto de tus Instructores con cada formación, ayudando a construir redes de apoyo duraderas y creando un cambio positivo.
Más información sobre el Grupo MHFANuestro impacto
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