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December 11, 2023

Your Friend or Family Member Starts Using Again: Now What?

Recovering from a substance use challenge, whether it’s drugs or alcohol, is a process with ups and downs. It can…

Mental Health First Aid, News, recovery, Substance Use
Douglas Knutson Headshot
Douglas Knutson Headshot
December 5, 2023

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Welcomes Dr. Douglas Knutson to…

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Welcomes Dr. Douglas Knutson to MHFA Research Advisory Group With a strong commitment to providing…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Research
Sydney Snow Photo
Sydney Snow Photo
November 29, 2023

An Instructor’s Insights on the First Year of Teaching MHFA

Sydney Snow has taken Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) by storm. Since receiving her certification in July 2023, Sydney has…

Mental Health First Aid, News
Miosotys Santiago smiling
Miosotys Santiago smiling
November 27, 2023

Gratitude For My Mental Health Journey and the Power of…

Content Warning: This blog contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some readers. Topics discussed include sexual assault, grief,…

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health First Aid, News, PTSD, Suicide...
Andrew Smith Headshot
Andrew Smith Headshot
November 21, 2023

Frontline Retail Employees: You’re Not Alone This Holiday Season

Working retail during the holidays used to cause great stress to Andrew Smith. The increase in customer stress and traffic…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Workplace
Stressed woman with sun shining in the background.
Stressed woman with sun shining in the background.
November 16, 2023

How to Take Care of Yourself When the World’s on…

Tragic events – from school shootings to natural disasters – can make us feel out of sorts and depressed afterward.…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Trauma, Wellbeing
candle vigil
November 9, 2023

Ways to Honor Someone You’ve Lost

Losing someone you love is never easy. The loss can take a toll on a person’s mental wellbeing as grief…

Depression, Mental Health First Aid, News
young man sitting on a couch talking to a counselor
November 3, 2023

How to Build Resilience When You Have PTSD

According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, about 6% of people have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But PTSD…

Mental Health First Aid, News, PTSD, Trauma, Veterans
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October 30, 2023

What Not to Say to Someone with Breast Cancer

The American Cancer Society uses the term “survivor” to refer to anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, no matter…

Be The Difference, Guest Commentary, Health Care, Mental Health First Aid, News, The "Awkward" Conversation...
two teen boys reading books and talking on a sidewalk
October 26, 2023

Give Teens Permission to Talk About Mental Health

I first heard about teen Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) late summer of 2018. The National Council had introduced a…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Youth Mental Health
indigenous mother and daughter reading together in a courtyard
October 17, 2023

Mental Wellness Empowers Tribal Communities and Indigenous Peoples

Adolescence is a powerful time when individuals are discovering their identities. A recent study found that Indigenous youth were likely…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Youth Mental Health
dad and two young kids dance around the living room
October 10, 2023

10 Ways to Celebrate World Mental Health Day 2023

It’s World Mental Health Day! Each year, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) joins the World Health Organization to raise awareness…

Mental Health First Aid, World Mental Health Day
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