{"id":13575,"date":"2025-05-20T16:10:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T21:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mentalhe180dev.wpenginepowered.com\/news\/mhfa-summit-2025-empowering-conversations\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T08:40:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:40:43","slug":"mhfa-summit-2025-empowering-conversations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.grafik.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/es\/news\/mhfa-summit-2025-empowering-conversations\/","title":{"rendered":"MHFA Summit 2025: Celebrating 25 Years of Empowering Conversations"},"content":{"rendered":"<center>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"desktop-only\" width=\"100%\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B9bvzC0OKGc?si=hWkVOrWesNMvJ2Ye\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/center>\n<center>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"mobile-only\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B9bvzC0OKGc?si=hWkVOrWesNMvJ2Ye\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At this year\u2019s Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Summit in Philadelphia, we came together to celebrate 25 incredible years of teaching people how to support mental health around the world \u2014 and to look ahead to what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As MHFA International marked its 25th anniversary, hundreds of dedicated professionals, supporters, MHFA Instructors and Coordinators came together to reflect on a legacy of impact and to envision the future of mental wellbeing around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Back: From One Course to 8 Million First Aiders Trained<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Summit kicked off with an inspiring keynote from Tramaine EL-Amin, vice president of MHFA. She reminded us that even in a time of change, the heart of MHFA \u2014 its mission, its people and its impact \u2014 remains as strong as ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWhile some changes must be implemented, our mission remains steadfast,\u201d El-Amin s<\/em><em>aid. \u201cMental Health First Aid is a commitment to our communities that we\u2019ll be there for each other. You all are bringing that commitment to life every day. Thank you for all you do. For all the success you\u2019ve created. For your perseverance and your resilience.\u201d<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e5bd569d17c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e5bd569d17c\" class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1004-JVB01067-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25997\" style=\"width:350px;height:auto\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then, EL-Amin sat down with Professor Tony Jorm, cofounder of MHFA International; Dr. Claire Kelly, director of international programs; and MHFA International leaders Dr. Jakqui Barnfield and Krystian Seibert. They talked about how MHFA started as a single course that launched in Canberra, Australia, in 2000. Now, 25 years later, over 8 million people have been trained all around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Jorm shared how the idea first came to life:<br><br><em>\u201cIt all started in 1997 on a dog walk,\u201d<\/em> he said. <em>\u201cMy wife Betty Kitchener and I lived in Australia\u2019s capital city, Canberra. We went for an evening walk with our dog, King. During that walk, we had a conversation about why first aid courses \u2014 like the ones run by the Red Cross \u2014 don\u2019t teach people how to help during a mental health crisis. You learn CPR, but the chances of needing CPR are pretty small. The chances you\u2019ll meet someone struggling with suicidal thoughts or depression? Much higher. So why don\u2019t we teach people how to help in those moments?\u201d<\/em><br><br>Jorm explained that when he and Betty began developing MHFA, they wanted it to be grounded in evidence-based research, but they quickly discovered there wasn\u2019t much out there.<br><br>\u201cWe did our best in that first version \u2014 we talked to various experts \u2014 but we realized it wasn\u2019t enough. So we decided to create international guidelines on how to best support somebody.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Ahead: What\u2019s Next for MHFA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We heard more from Dr. Barnfield and Seibert, who shared big plans for MHFA\u2019s future \u2014 growing the program, reaching new places and helping even more people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also got some great advice from Angelique Rewers, small business growth expert and CEO of BoldHaus, on how to lead and make a difference in today\u2019s changing world. She introduced a simple framework: Awareness, Attitude, Action. By being aware of our purpose, maintaining a positive attitude and taking deliberate actions, we can inspire others to get on board with our ideas and make a real impact, all while staying true to our mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Community, Connection and Celebration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn\u2019t all speakers and panels \u2014 we took some time to celebrate too! We ended the day with music, dancing, drinks and food at our MHFA Appreciation Reception. People shared their stories on the MHFA Impact Wall, celebrating their achievements and showing how they\u2019ve helped their communities. 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We honored some amazing organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond to spread MHFA and support others. Big congratulations to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mhanys.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mental Health Association in New York State<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/usa.erborian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Erborian<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/2025\/05\/2025-mental-health-first-aid-impact-award-recipients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Five fantastic MHFA Instructors and Coordinators!<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:39.5%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e5bd56b1dc8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e5bd56b1dc8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1019-_DSC5403.jpg\" alt=\"two people stand next to a sign listing award winners\" class=\"wp-image-25983\" style=\"width:360px;height:auto\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e5bd56b23dc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e5bd56b23dc\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Impact-Awards.jpg\" alt=\"a graphic showing impact award winners\" class=\"wp-image-25984\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Jorm and Kitchener received a Lifetime Achievement Award, a heartfelt surprise by the CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Chuck Ingoglia, who personally recognized their contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also presented the MHFA Founders Award to several of our inspiring National Trainers who have been with MHFA since the early days \u2014 including the remarkable Liz Reardon, who became a National Trainer in 2008. Liz shared her story, starting with the surprise phone call that changed everything:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIt was Thursday, Nov. 8, 2008, at 3:30 p.m. &#8230; Jeannie Campbell, the National Council\u2019s COO, was on the line and said, \u2018Hey Liz \u2014 we found this program from Australia called Mental Health First Aid. I think it\u2019s right up your alley. Would you like to be a National Trainer?\u2019 I said, \u2018Jeez, Jeannie, I\u2019ve never trained anybody before in my life!\u2019 \u2018You\u2019ll be all right,\u2019 responded Jeannie. And so, it was.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liz went on to describe her first year with MHFA, the challenges she faced and the strong support from her fellow trainers and friends that helped her through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThat weekend was a transformation. &#8230; I was a wreck when I had to present my section, which links me in compassion to ALL my beloved Instructor candidates. &#8230; I passed, and I\u2019m still here with you all. I have been gifted to love, challenge and mentor so many of you. You are always in my heart.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stories like Liz\u2019s make it clear that MHFA is not just a program \u2014 it\u2019s a community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 MHFA Summit was a powerful reminder that, not only is mental health extremely important, but so is every single person helping to make a difference. Whether you\u2019ve been with MHFA for years or just got started, thank you for being part of this movement. Here\u2019s to the next 25 years of helping people and <strong>transforming communities \u2014 one conversation at a time<\/strong>.<br><br>We can&#8217;t wait to see you next year \u2014 mark your calendar for the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2026 MHFA Summit on April 26<\/span> in Denver!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At this year\u2019s Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Summit in Philadelphia, we came together to celebrate 25 incredible years of teaching people how to support mental health around the world &#8230; <a title=\"MHFA Summit 2025: Celebrating 25 Years of Empowering Conversations\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.grafik.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/es\/news\/mhfa-summit-2025-empowering-conversations\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about MHFA Summit 2025: Celebrating 25 Years of Empowering Conversations\">Read 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