Mental Health First Aid gives you good, actionable things to do when you see someone struggling. If there was a person choking, you’d want to do the Heimlich, or you’d… Read more “Martha Tilmon, Cerner”

I heard about Mental Health First Aid from a church member and immediately saw the need. I come in contact with various individuals who are having a mental health crisis,… Read more “Pastor Nathan Krause, Fort Worth First Seventh-Day Adventist Church”

The situation involved a young 24-year-old Army combat veteran suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and a myriad of other issues….He said he had not slept in five days…the voices… Read more “Rick Denton, Mental Health First Aid Instructor, West Care Foundation”

The training was well-received by our staff….Focusing on mental health has helped to develop a shared sense of caring in our school district and in the community. Additionally, it has… Read more “Tori Wardrip, Art Teacher, Lewis and Clark Middle School (via Mindshift)”

Since completing training, I’ve noticed that there is more conversation about mental health among members of our team, and that is helping reduce the stigma associated with behavioral health issues.… Read more “Deputy Fire Chief Michael Allora, Clifton Fire Department”

The day after I completed the training, my usually reliable friend didn’t come to church services, which was out of character. My roommate and I were concerned because we knew… Read more “Ethan Call, Psychology Student, Brigham Young University”

Our small community, Camanche, Iowa, has been greatly affected by suicide. We have suffered 22 losses during the last 15 years. The knowledge we all took away from [Mental Health… Read more “Nikki Carber, Speak Out Against Suicide”