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a family playing on the beach at sunset
a family playing on the beach at sunset
August 23, 2022

5 Ways Employee Vacations Have Bottom-line Benefits

Taking time off from work has immense benefits for both our physical and mental wellbeing. According to the American Psychological…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, Self-Care, Workplace
College students walking together outside
College students walking together outside
August 15, 2022

Seven Self-care Tips for College Students Yes

As summer comes to a close and you make your way back to your (online or in-person) campus, it can…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, Schools, Self-Care
youth posing for a picture
youth posing for a picture
August 12, 2022

An Essential Education: Mental Health First Aid for Emerging Adults

As young adults carve out their place in the world, their new interests and pursuits often push them away from…

Be The Difference, Guest Commentary, Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, Schools, Youth Mental Health
a woman confiding in her counselor
a woman confiding in her counselor
August 10, 2022

Thinking About Professional Help? Here’s Where to Start

Life can be challenging at times. Everyone experiences feelings like anxiety, sadness and stress now and then. While these feelings…

Anxiety, Be The Difference, Depression, Health Care, Mental Health First Aid, Substance Use
mom and daughter meditating on the couch
mom and daughter meditating on the couch
August 1, 2022

An Introduction to Mental Wellbeing Yes

We’re bombarded with messages about our physical health. Commercials hawk the latest diet programs or supplements; magazines boast the best…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, Self-Care, The "Awkward" Conversation
policy makers on the steps of a courthouse
policy makers on the steps of a courthouse
July 22, 2022

MHFA Spotlight: National Association of Counties

In June, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing announced a new partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo). NACo…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, Partnerships, Workplace
June 27, 2022

Trauma and PTSD: What Are They and How Can I…

Trauma and PTSD: What Are They and How Can I Help? *If you feel you or someone you know is…

PTSD, Trauma
people doing yoga outside
people doing yoga outside
June 21, 2022

Prioritizing Mental Wellbeing in the Summer

After what feels like an eternity of stay-at-home orders and roped off public spaces, a somewhat “normal” summer is a…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
Young women applying to be MHFA Ambassador
Young women applying to be MHFA Ambassador
June 13, 2022

Ignite Awareness: How to Be a Mental Health First Aid…

It’s no secret that there is an unprecedented mental health crisis in the U.S. However, there is something we can…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid
A father talking to his daughter
A father talking to his daughter
June 6, 2022

How Mental Health Challenges Can Manifest in Youth

*If your child does or says anything that indicates they have a desire to hurt themselves or others, take them…

Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Teen Mental Health
teens smiling and talking in a group
teens smiling and talking in a group
May 31, 2022

How to Talk to Your Teen About Tobacco Use

Tobacco use has often been portrayed as harmless, something the “cool” kids do, especially in popular TV shows aimed at…

Mental Health Month, Substance Use, Teen Mental Health, Youth Mental Health
a veteran in a wheelchair hugging their children
a veteran in a wheelchair hugging their children
May 27, 2022

Supporting Veterans and Service Members on Memorial Day

Throughout my Army career, I carried a piece of paper folded in the breast pocket of my uniform with a…

Guest Commentary, Mental Health Month, News, Self-Care, Veterans