Mental Health First Aid USA

09/04/2026

To better support the mental well-being of student-athletes, NCAA Division II is working with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to offer fully funded Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education training to members across the division.

"Student-athletes are returning for the fall semester, and it’s vital that Mental Health First Aid is part of their campus wellbeing playbook," said Tramaine EL-Amin, VP for MHFA. "Not only do young adults cope with anxiety and depression, they also face stigma associated with mental health challenges. That makes them less likely to seek the treatment and care they need, so we must provide them with all the resources necessary to thrive." https://bit.ly/3SqcKo4

Division II will begin offering Mental Health First Aid training for active member schools starting this fall in collaboration with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

Learn more ➡️ https://on.ncaa.com/DII-NCMW-26

09/03/2026

Celebrate every step forward this September, no matter how small.

09/02/2026

Sometimes, knowing you're not alone can make all the difference.

Mental Health First Aider Rhonda Rogers brings the skills she learned through MHFA to her work with older adults and the girls in her mentoring program Rhonda’s Promise, Inc.: Listening without judgment and connecting people with support.

08/28/2026

Throughout the campaign, we're spotlighting the First Aiders, Instructors, Coordinators, and communities who are creating lasting change through Mental Health First Aid.

Meet Suzanne Weete, a MHFA Instructor in New Hampshire who started a ripple that saved the life of a high school student several states away: https://bit.ly/4y5q689

08/26/2026

The end of summer can bring its own stress, and taking care of your mental wellbeing is just as important as making the most of the season. Give yourself permission to slow down, set boundaries and make time for what helps you feel your best.

08/21/2026

In partnership with the National Association of Counties, we're helping to strengthen U.S. counties by investing in mental wellbeing. Your county workers put their lives on the line every day. It's time to put their mental wellbeing first.

Get started today: https://bit.ly/4zq5f0S

Mental Health First Aid training, offered through NACo's partnership with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, equips county employees with practical skills to recognize mental health challenges and connect people to support.

Register now for upcoming September trainings!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4zq5f0S

08/20/2026

Sometimes, one conversation can change everything.

In this episode of The State of Mental Wellbeing, Donal Scanlan of Mental Health First Aid Ireland shares why one of the most powerful outcomes of Mental Health First Aid is giving people the confidence and skills to have conversations that might otherwise feel difficult. Because mental health support starts with human connection.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4hAogHy
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4qgUeLh
Tune in on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4gtZTdv

08/17/2026

For Wenjing Li, one of the most meaningful lessons from Youth Mental Health First Aid was the power of simply being there and listening.

As part of the , Wenjing shares her story and her reminder that helping someone doesn't always mean becoming the hero. Sometimes it means listening, creating safety and letting someone know: I'm here when you're ready.

08/12/2026

Since becoming an Instructor in 2018, David Galvan's impact has been enormous, having trained more than 3,300 people in Mental Health First Aid. He was twice recognized for teaching the most First Aiders in Colorado, named the state's Instructor of the Year in 2023, and received the Teen MHFA Instructor of the Year Award at the in Denver back in April.

But ask Galvan what those numbers mean, and he focuses on the people, not the awards.

"These are real lives. They're not numbers. They're humans that were probably impacted by mental illnesses and challenges or lost someone to su***de or been impacted by su***de attempts in some way. Every person should have access to help, healing and hope. That's it."

Read more of David's story on our blog: https://bit.ly/3UaFYaM

08/07/2026

The Teen MHFA Action Plan (R.O.L.E.) is a simple set of actions that help teens support a friend and involve a parent, guardian or trusted adult when needed. It gives young people practical language for tough conversations and helps schools and youth-serving organizations build a stronger culture of care.

R.O.L.E. helps them understand they don't need to have all the answers or manage a crisis on their own. Instead, they learn how to notice signs, start a supportive conversation and connect their friend to a trusted adult who can help determine what support is needed.

Learn more about bringing Teen MHFA to your school or organization: https://bit.ly/3TNCH0Y