An acquaintance suddenly tells you that they are thinking of suicide or you see someone on public transport crying uncontrollably. Is it possible to assist them without putting yourself in danger or ...

First aid can be crucial when someone is physically injured, but it can be immensely helpful even for unseen wounds and suffering. So the National Alliance of Mental Illness South Suburbs of Chicago ...

Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based program that equips individuals who work with or care for youth with practical skills to recognize and respond to emerging mental health challenges.

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp. is looking at new ways to assist young people during a mental health challenge by certifying community members in mental health first aid. Clark-Pleasant is one ...

NORTH TEXAS – Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region places trained staff on campuses to provide daily intervention to "at-risk" students and families. Their impact extends beyond the classroom ...

Last month, Evanston announced the Mental Health First Aid training series, which will be free to all Evanston residents. The program is designed to educate residents on how to recognize and respond ...

Long-term goal is to make mental health first aid as universally recognized as CPR Courses focus on adults and youth Nearly 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental illness CPR? Say it, and people know ...

More North Carolina teachers and principals will be trained in recognizing and responding to signs of mental distress in young people. The University of North Carolina System on Wednesday announced it ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- We're all familiar with traditional, basic first aid, like bandaging small cuts, using ice to reduce bruising, and keeping wounds clean. But most of us are not trained in mental ...

When someone has a heart attack or stops breathing, a bystander often rushes over and performs CPR, keeping the person alive until trained medics arrive. King County offers training that aims to make ...

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, ...