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April 21, 2020

Tips to Help Teens Cope During COVID-19

When our world changes quickly and suddenly because of things like COVID-19, it is common to experience changes in our…

Anxiety, COVID-19, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Teen Mental Health
April 20, 2020

Three Ways You Can Use Technology to Stay Connected While…

Practicing physical distancing can be hard. As we spend less time interacting with others, it becomes more likely that we…

COVID-19, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Technology
April 16, 2020

How to Manage Your Mental Health When Feeling Stressed During…

If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want…

Anxiety, COVID-19, Depression, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
April 14, 2020

Coming Soon: Virtual Option for Mental Health First Aid

Thank you for continuing to be a champion for Mental Health First Aid! More than 2.5 million people are better…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Technology
April 14, 2020

Self-Care Tips for Health Care Workers During COVID-19

If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want…

COVID-19, Health Care, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
March 20, 2020

How to #BeTheDifference For People With Mental Health Concerns During…

If you’re feeling stressed or nervous during these days of COVID-19, you’re not alone. Uncertainty and the sense of not…

Anxiety, COVID-19, Depression, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
March 20, 2020

How to Support a Loved One Going Through a Tough…

If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want…

Anxiety, COVID-19, Depression, Mental Health First Aid, News
March 20, 2020

How to Help Someone with Anxiety or Depression During COVID-19

 If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want…

Anxiety, COVID-19, Depression, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
March 20, 2020

How Do I Know Someone is Experiencing Anxiety or Depression?

If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want…

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Month, News
March 20, 2020

How to Care for Yourself While Practicing Physical Distancing

If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want…

Anxiety, COVID-19, Depression, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
March 16, 2020

Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: What to Know and Look For

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Suicide
March 5, 2020

Suicide vs. Self-Injury: Knowing the Difference and How to Get…

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Suicide