Posts Tagged ‘mental health first aid’: April 2020

Supporting someone who may be struggling with mental health is one of the most meaningful things you can do. Whether it’s a friend, family member or colleague, your care and understanding can make a significant difference. With nearly 1 in...

It’s World Mental Health Day! Today, we celebrate not only the importance of mental health awareness but also a significant milestone: we have officially trained 4 million Mental Health First Aiders! Each year, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) raises awareness...

September is National Recovery Month 2024 — a time to honor the resilience of those who have faced mental health and substance use challenges.

In 2022, nearly 49,476 people in the U.S. died by suicide — an average of one person every 11 minutes — according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10–14...

When it comes to mental health advocacy, there’s a need for tailored support to address the unique challenges faced by specific communities, including Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) youth. One organizational collaborative that is stepping up to this...

While schools play an important role in shaping the social and emotional wellbeing of students, Dr. Price notes that they cannot single-handedly address the multitude of mental health needs among students.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)’s fast growth — building on the over 4 million people trained across the U.S. — wouldn’t be possible without its dedicated Instructors, like Johnny Smith. A retired first responder, Smith became certified as an Instructor...

This blog focuses on why community-engaged research is important for mental health equity in Black communities, Dr. Arnold’s work in delivering mental health interventions in Black schools and churches, and her thoughts on the future of the community-engaged mental health...

As we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is honored to spotlight one of our distinguished Research Advisory Board members, Douglas Knutson, PhD.

Having taught over 30 MHFA, MHFA instructor Sarah Haupt recently reflected on her special connection with the older adult community.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year, we invite you to take four ways forward for mental health.

Mental Health First Aid’s (MHFA) main goal is to teach individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.