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Posts Tagged ‘News’: March 2014

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Stories of Impact: Suicide Prevention Through Mental Health Education

September 6, 2024
In 2022, about 49,476 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). In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, we’re highlighting Karen Carreira,...
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National Recovery Month 2024: Stories of Transformation Through Mental Health First Aid

September 3, 2024
September is National Recovery Month 2024 — a time to honor the resilience of those who have faced mental health and substance use challenges.
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Johnny pictured at NatCon in St. Louis alongside MHFA Coordinator, Tiah Grimes.

Community Impact: How MHFA Instructors Are Making a Difference in Tennessee

July 1, 2024
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...
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30 Courses Later, Sarah Haupt’s Passion for Teaching Older Adults Shines

May 7, 2024
Having taught over 30 MHFA, MHFA instructor Sarah Haupt recently reflected on her special connection with the older adult community.
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Four Ways to Move Forward this Mental Health Awareness Month

May 1, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year, we invite you to take four ways forward for mental health.
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Debunking Myths Around Mental Health First Aid

April 29, 2024
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.
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MHFA Coordinator Jasmine Breeden

Jasmine’s Journey to Training 2000+ Mental Health First Aiders

March 25, 2024
Everyday, our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) community powers our mission of ensuring that mental wellbeing is a reality for everyone. MHFA Coordinators, who help Instructors run their courses seamlessly, are important to our community and our work. MHFA Coordinator...
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10 Tips to Boost Wellbeing in the Workplace in 2024

March 6, 2024
Use these tips to move your workplace away from routine stress and toward resiliency.
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6 Reasons to Attend the 2024 MHFA Summit and NatCon24

February 26, 2024
The 2024 MHFA Summit and NatCon24 will connect you with countless people from across the country, including experts in our field and sought-after speakers who will leave you feeling rejuvenated and truly inspired.
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Creating Your Own Sustainable Mental Health First Aid Program

January 31, 2024
As an Adult/Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor, you can empower your community to be the difference for those experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Being an Instructor is immensely rewarding.
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Mental Health First Aid at Work Helps Companies Across All Industries Meet Employees’ Wellbeing Needs

January 24, 2024
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced a new training program to help employers reduce the negative impact of workplace fatigue and stress among employees.
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The Mental Health First Aid kit helps providers support mental health in their communities.

5 Ways to Support Mental Wellbeing in 2024

January 10, 2024
January is Mental Wellness Month – the perfect time to recharge and prioritize your mental health, while encouraging others to do the same. With studies showing that almost half of adults (46.4 percent) will experience a mental health challenge during...
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