{"id":12471,"date":"2019-12-20T13:59:35","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T18:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mentalhe180dev.wpenginepowered.com\/news\/you-can-bethedifference-in-2020-tips-from-mhfa-instructors\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T08:32:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:32:49","slug":"you-can-bethedifference-in-2020-tips-from-mhfa-instructors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.grafik.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/es\/news\/you-can-bethedifference-in-2020-tips-from-mhfa-instructors\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can #BeTheDifference in 2020: Tips from MHFA Instructors"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the number of Americans facing a mental health condition continues to grow every day, we want to help you continue to #BeTheDifference for those around you. So, we asked our Mental Health First Aid Instructor community what advice they have for you as you head into the new year.<\/p>\n

Here are a few tips from our dedicated and passionate Instructors.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. \u201cReview the information from your training sessions and encourage others in your workplace to take the course. Think about always Being the Difference. 😊\u201d \u2013 Gayle Colucci<\/li>\n
  2. \u201cAs a First Aider, you can have tremendous influence by just following the \u2018L\u2019 and \u2018G\u2019 with everyone you encounter. Listening nonjudgmentally and giving reassurance is a great example of empathy and fuels connections.\u201d \u2013 Janet Watkins<\/li>\n
  3. \u201cHelp spread the word of ALGEE.\u201d \u2013 Jaime Lederer<\/li>\n
  4. \u201cPractice self-care regularly. If you are taking care of yourself, you\u2019ll be better able to help others who are in need.\u201d \u2013 Beth Hemmer<\/li>\n
  5. \u201cEvery interaction is a possible moment to practice MHFA. Give the gift of ALGEE.\u201d \u2013 Jill Boultinghouse<\/li>\n
  6. \u201cYou cannot control others, just your reaction to them. Keep kindness in your heart and \u2018Q-TIP\u2019 their comments \u2013 quit taking it personally. It may be that they choose to vent to you, not about you.\u201d \u2013 Marian Chiara<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As Mental Health First Aiders, you are making a difference for so many people in your community. With the knowledge and skills you\u2019ve learned in MHFA, you can recognize and respond to people experiencing mental health or substance use crises and get them to the help they need.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re already a First Aider and want to take the next step, we also encourage you to become a MHFA Instructor today<\/a>. This community of more than 15,000 people are on the frontlines of the program and spread the vital message of MHFA in their communities every day. You can continue to #BeTheDifference and build stronger and healthier communities.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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