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…
From the moment our eyes open in the morning to the moment we go to sleep, our brains are flooded…
The past year has been anything but ordinary – the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, natural disasters and more have tested…
We learn how to help ourselves and each other if an injury or illness happens – pressure to stop bleeding,…
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced the appointment of an independent advisory group consisting of some of the…
It’s no secret that staying active benefits your long-term physical health, but many probably don’t think about the mental health…
