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two corrections officers stand in front of a jail cell
September 27, 2023

“Toughing It Out” Doesn’t Work for Corrections Professionals

With 14 years of experience in the corrections industry, plus family in the field, Kristen Thompson has a bead on…

Be The Difference, Criminal Justice, Mental Health First Aid, News, Public Safety
retail worker in a clothing store
September 26, 2023

Q&A with Zana Busby: Why Retailers Need to Invest in…

Mental Health First Aid USA only offers trainings to employees based in the United States at this time. Working in…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace
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
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
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
two college students talk in a coffee shop
September 6, 2023

Prevent Suicide in College Students

Beginning or returning to college can be an exciting time for students. Each year is a new chapter filled with…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Resources, Schools, Suicide
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
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
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
three college students sit together on steps
August 21, 2023

Reducing Mental Health Stigma on College Campuses

College campuses are a melting pot of cultures and experiences. Students can hail from the same state as their school,…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools
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
a smiling teacher helps students with their work
August 11, 2023

Youth MHFA Helping Address National Youth Mental Health Crisis

Our nation has a youth mental health crisis. One in six youth and adolescents will experience a mental health condition…

Mental Health First Aid, Schools, Youth Mental Health