Mental Health First Aid USA

06/10/2026

Workplace mental health challenges are increasing across industries, making workplace support essential. Stress, burnout, anxiety, depression and substance use challenges affect performance, retention and team dynamics.

Supporting mental health isn't just something that’s nice to have. It’s central to effective leadership. https://bit.ly/4e5i5sF

Empower HR and people managers to support mental health at work with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training. Discover how MHFA helps recognize mental health challenges, reduce stigma, and build a healthier workplace culture through evidence-based strategies and practical steps.

06/04/2026

The Mental Health First Aid team joined the Office of Mental Health, the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc., and student and staff from Rensselaer City School District and Lansingburgh Central School District last week as Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York's $17.5 million investment to the statewide Teen MHFA program.

"New York is making a powerful investment in the mental health of young people and the communities that support them," said VP of MHFA, Tramaine EL-Amin. Read more about the state's commitment here: https://bit.ly/4vftdJ9

06/01/2026

Don't compare your summer to everyone else's.

05/28/2026

Not only is the NYS Office of Mental Health dedicating $17.5 million to its statewide Teen MHFA program, they are also offering Youth MHFA training to adults who work with youth in schools and community programs. We're grateful for New York's commitment to the mental health of young people and the communities that support them. 👏

05/27/2026

It may be the last week of but there's still time to take the pledge! One pillar of the pledge is to commit to building your skills so you can better help others. Taking a MHFA course can help build your confidence to start a caring conversation and chip away at stigma. Already a First Aider? Become an Instructor and help build healthier, more caring communities. Find other ways to : https://bit.ly/3RCiYQM

05/26/2026

When leaders avoid the conversation about workplace stress and burnout, employees can feel unseen and unsupported. When leaders handle it poorly, employees may feel stigmatized.

Workplace mental health warning signs can appear in many ways that aren’t always obvious. Take a look at some warning signs that a coworker may be struggling with their mental health on our blog: https://bit.ly/4e5i5sF

Empower HR and people managers to support mental health at work with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training. Discover how MHFA helps recognize mental health challenges, reduce stigma, and build a healthier workplace culture through evidence-based strategies and practical steps.

05/20/2026

"Sometimes you feel like these kids are not listening, but they are[..] They hear it. They absorb it in their own way, and they show you that they're able to apply it."

Kellye Shipman, Director of Counseling for New Braunfels ISD (pictured in light blue), shared the impact of implementing Teen MHFA training in the Texas school district, which serves nearly 10,000 students. Read her story on our blog: https://bit.ly/4dmCOYH

Learn about New Braunfels Independent School District mental health initiatives aimed at empowering students to support each other.

05/11/2026

Here's what's in and what's out this 🧡

05/06/2026

Met Gala… but make it Mental Health First Aid ✨

📸 credits:
• HoYeon Jung - Christopher Polk/WWD
• Sam Smith - Gilbert Flores
• Sabrina Carpenter - Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
• Bad Bunny - Michael Loccisano/GA

05/05/2026

The latest version of Teen Mental Health First Aid is here!

We've taken what works and made it even better. With a more interactive, flexible curriculum, it's now easier than ever to equip teens with the skills to support their peers.

If you're part of a school or youth-serving organization, now is the time to get involved. Get started today: https://bit.ly/42Obw7n