{"id":12912,"date":"2022-06-13T16:31:20","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T21:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mentalhe180dev.wpenginepowered.com\/news\/ignite-awareness-how-to-be-a-mental-health-first-aid-ambassador\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T08:55:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T13:55:53","slug":"ignite-awareness-how-to-be-a-mental-health-first-aid-ambassador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.grafik.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/es\/news\/ignite-awareness-how-to-be-a-mental-health-first-aid-ambassador\/","title":{"rendered":"Ignite Awareness: How to Be a Mental Health First Aid Ambassador"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">It&#8217;s no secret that there is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2022\/03\/01\/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">unprecedented mental health crisis<\/span><\/a> in the U.S. However, there is something we can do it about it. We know from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mhfa.org\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Mental Health First Aid<\/span><\/a> (MHFA) curriculum that the sooner a person experiencing a mental health challenge receives support, the more likely they are to recover. But, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1361014\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/a>, the average time between the onset of a mental disorder and receiving first treatment is more than 10 years. That\u2019s why early intervention and prevention programs like MHFA are so crucial \u2013 they help close that gap so people can get timely support that they need and deserve.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ideas.ted.com\/how-many-friends-do-most-people-dunbars-number\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar<\/a><\/span> says we typically have an \u201cinner circle\u201d of five to 15 close friends with whom we spend about 75% of our time. These are the people who are most likely to notice \u2013 and say something \u2013 if we might be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. That means, with roughly 335 million people in the U.S., it would take 22.3 million trained First Aiders to ensure every person in America has at least one of them in their inner circle who can provide crucial, even lifesaving, support. That goal is attainable! We\u2019re already up to 2.7 million certified First Aiders in the U.S. to date. (Want to be one, too? Go to MHFA.org to find a course near you.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">One of the best ways you can help destigmatize mental health and continue to make mental wellbeing a national priority is by spreading awareness of evidence-based trainings like MHFA. Here, we will share a few great ways to do just that.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Talk the Talk<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">When working to spread awareness about the importance of mental wellbeing and how MHFA can help, make sure you\u2019re able to quickly explain to someone why they should care. A few best practices to consider:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">\u2022 Include a statistic that\u2019s timely and relevant to your community. If you need inspiration, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/hopefulfutures.us\/app\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Final_Master_021522.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">America\u2019s School Mental Health Report Card<\/span><\/a> for recent stats on each state.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">\u25cb For example: \u201cIn 2022, 54,000 youth in Alabama reported a major depressive episode, and only 37% of them received treatment for it.\u201d Or say, \u201cOne in five young people experiences depression by the time they\u2019re 18.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">\u2022Summarize the course and what you learned. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/\"><span class=\"s1\">MHFA.org<\/span><\/a> for more information.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">\u25cb You might say something like, \u201cWhen I took this one-day early intervention and prevention training, I learned how to help adolescents experiencing mental health challenges get the support they need.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">\u2022Demonstrate how the course will benefit the person and their community.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">\u25cb You could tell someone, \u201cWhen people use what they learn in MHFA, they can help someone get the help they need before a mental wellbeing or substance use challenge becomes a crisis.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Share Your Story and Improve the Public Narrative<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A well-told story has the power to make positive change happen, especially when that story is far-reaching. As a Mental Health First Aider, you have invaluable insight into how mental health and substance use challenges are affecting people all over the country. Even more importantly, you have insight into how evidence-based trainings like MHFA can show people that recovery is possible.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Your story about the impact of MHFA can give hope to someone who is struggling. The MHFA team is always looking for First Aiders who are willing to talk about their training experience with the media and spread awareness about mental wellbeing on a larger scale. Imagine opening the newspaper tomorrow morning to find stories about national mental wellbeing hitting an all-time high or the opioid epidemic coming to an end. That is our goal, and you can help us get there. <span class=\"s4\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span>If you\u2019re interested in sharing your story with us, email <a href=\"mailto:Communications@TheNationalCouncil.org\"><span class=\"s1\">Communications@TheNationalCouncil.org<\/span><\/a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Leverage Social Media and Email<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Never underestimate the power of social media! You are an influencer in your own right \u2013 you have people in your lives who listen to and trust what you have to say. If you are active on social media, here are a few ways you can be a great MHFA ambassador online:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">\u2022Post pictures of your MFHA certificate or swag with a brief caption about your experience and tag us \u2013 we try to always repost!\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MHFirstAidUSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s5\">\u25cb Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/span> \u2013 @MHFirstAidUSA<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MentalHealthFirstAidUSA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s5\">\u25cb Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/span> \u2013 facebook.com\/MentalHealthFirstAidUSA<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mentalhealthfirstaidusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s5\">\u25cb Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/span> \u2013 @MentalHealthFirstAidUSA<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/national-council-for-mental-wellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s5\">\u25cb LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/span> \u2013 National Council for Mental Wellbeing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">\u2022If you see a MHFA post you like, share it to your Instagram or Facebook story (or retweet it).<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">\u2022If someone you know is hosting a MHFA training, spread the word by posting about it in the online communities you\u2019re a part of \u2013 consider local Facebook groups and other appropriate forums.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">\u2022If you\u2019re not on social media and\/or communicate a lot via email, consider using one of our MHFA email signatures, which you can find on MHFA Connect in the Resources tab.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Not Yet Certified? Take an MHFA Course Today<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, MHFA helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related challenge or crisis. You\u2019ll learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and substance use challenges, strategies for how to help someone in crisis and non-crisis situations and where to turn for help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/take-a-course\/find-a-course\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Sign up for a training<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Take the Next Step \u2013 Become a certified MHFA Instructor<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you love being a Mental Health First Aider and want to do even more,<span class=\"s4\"><b> <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/become-an-instructor\/\"><span class=\"s5\">become a certified MHFA Instructor<\/span><\/a><\/span> and help make mental wellbeing \u2013 including recovery from substance use \u2013 a reality for everyone. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With Mental Health Awareness Month just around the corner, we hope these tips will help you continue to #BeTheDifference in your community.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><i>References:<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">Chalabi, M. (2021, December 2). How many close friends do most people have? The answer is \u2026. Ideas.TED.com. <a href=\"https:\/\/ideas.ted.com\/how-many-friends-do-most-people-dunbars-number\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">https:\/\/ideas.ted.com\/how-many-friends-do-most-people-dunbars-number\/<\/span><\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">Hopeful Futures Campaign. (2022, February). <span class=\"s4\"><i>America\u2019s school mental health report card.<\/i><\/span> Hopeful Futures Campaign. <a href=\"https:\/\/hopefulfutures.us\/app\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Final_Master_021522.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">https:\/\/hopefulfutures.us\/app\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Final_Master_021522.pdf<\/span><\/a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">Mental Health First Aid. (2020). <span class=\"s4\"><i>Mental Health First Aid USA for adults assisting adults<\/i><\/span>. National Council for Behavioral Health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">Wang, P., Berglund, P., Olfson, M. and Kessler, R. (2004, April). <span class=\"s4\"><i>Delays in initial treatment contact after first onset of a mental disorder.<\/i><\/span> National Library of Medicine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1361014\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1361014\/<\/span><\/a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p7\"><span class=\"s6\">The White House. (2022, March 1). <\/span><span class=\"s7\"><i>FACT SHEET: President Biden to announce strategy to address our national mental health crisis, as part of unity agenda in his first state of the union<\/i><\/span><span class=\"s6\">. The White House. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2022\/03\/01\/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union\/?msclkid=42a06f3cb4e611ec98fc979c05a5efed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2022\/03\/01\/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union\/?msclkid=42a06f3cb4e611ec98fc979c05a5efed<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s no secret that there is an unprecedented mental health crisis in the U.S. However, there is something we can do it about it. 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