The “Sunday Scaries.” You know that feeling: tomorrow is Monday, another week of work, and your relaxation time is over. It can feel like a pit in your stomach, maybe … Read more
For Employers
Research has shown that stress is a risk factor in the workplace with two in three employees naming work as a significant source of stress in their lives. Building resiliency, … Read more
Nothing deflates the excitement of a Friday afternoon more than the Sunday Blues hitting way too soon afterward. One moment, you have the whole weekend ahead of you and the … Read more
Safety is paramount on the manufacturing work floor. No matter what the job is, getting workers home safely is always more important than getting the product out the door. However, that care might not always extend to workers’ mental health.
More than 4.5 million people in the U.S. have already been trained in MHFA. If you haven’t brought the training to your organization yet, now is a great time.
Mental wellbeing is more important than ever for keeping employees engaged, productive and happy at work. As workplaces evolve, it’s clear that understanding and supporting mental health is key to … Read more
The new year is often seen as a fresh start, and it’s the perfect time to focus on finding a healthy work-life balance.
Use these tips to move your workplace away from routine stress and toward resiliency.
As an Adult/Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor, you can empower your community to be the difference for those experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Being an Instructor is immensely rewarding.
For Seva Reilly, becoming a Mental Health First Aider has been a transformative tool, enabling her to support her colleagues and community.
It’s essential to create a thriving workforce with engaged employees. That’s where Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) at Work courses come in.
Working retail during the holidays used to cause great stress to Andrew Smith. The increase in customer stress and traffic flow on the sales floor compounded operational difficulties creating a … Read more
Mental Health First Aid USA only offers trainings to employees based in the United States at this time. Working in the retail industry is downright tough. It can be mentally … Read more
Do your employees know what to do or say if a coworker seems to be struggling with mental health challenges? Consider this: 40% of employees have reported that their jobs … Read more
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting company in North America. Trident Seafoods is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with global operations in … Read more
As rates of burnout and mental exhaustion hit record levels, improving mental wellbeing in the workplace is a major focus for employers this year. As an employer, this may not … Read more
As the seasons shift and daylight hours decrease, many people find their mood and energy levels affected. You may notice that it’s still dark outside when you start your workday, … Read more
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is more than a vital awareness and education training. It’s also a great avenue for professional development. Employees who pursue professional development in their careers … Read more
Taking time off from work has immense benefits for both our physical and mental wellbeing. According to the American Psychological Association, extended time off can increase life satisfaction, improve mental … Read more
In June, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing announced a new partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo). NACo serves nearly 40,000 elected officials and 3.6 million employees in … Read more
The moment many of us have been eagerly awaiting – the start of Spring — has finally arrived! Did you know that natural medicine traditions like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese … Read more
In honor of Women’s History Month, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is sharing expert insight from National Trainer Jen Cox on how women can help reduce stigma, build a culture of nonjudgmental listening and support community members that show signs of needing help.
More than 33 million U.S. workers have quit their jobs since Spring 2021, and this wave, dubbed the “Great Resignation,” has focused the attention of workers and employers on mental … Read more
En noviembre de 2011 obtuve mi certificación como rescatista en Primeros Auxilios para la Salud Mental. Me impresionó mucho todo lo que aprendí, por lo que asistí a otra capacitación … Read more
In November 2011, I became certified as a Mental Health First Aider. I was so impressed with what I learned, I attended another training the following January – I wanted to be sure I absorbed everything. On the day of the second training, I … Read more
Our company began its journey providing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in 2018, after noticing an increase in employees seeking help from their managers and the company during personal … Read more
The events of the past year and the COVID-19 pandemic have changed how we shop, socialize, learn, and work. And while some of us are working from home and some … Read more
Recent data show that we are actually working more now than before the COVID-19 pandemic and that productivity increased 47% in 2020. Work can be stressful. Now that so many … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new “normal” that is nearly unrecognizable for many of us. Gone is the hustle and bustle of life and simple things like running errands, … Read more
There are times in life where many of us could use some reassurance. We may need reassurance when making a difficult decision, facing a new challenge, or dealing with a … Read more
In times of need, we all need someone to turn to. Talking with someone who really listens and supports us can make us feel encouraged and reassured that things will … Read more
Chuck Ingoglia, President and CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, invites you to bring MHFA at Work to your workplace during these uncertain times of COVID-19.
We spend one-third of our adult lives at work, and the extra stressors and challenges that often come with a job can negatively impact mental health. Left unchecked, they can … Read more
Mental health and well-being are key to a healthy, productive workforce. But each year, almost one in five American adults experiences a mental health disorder that impacts them at home … Read more
SMP offered Mental Health First Aid at Work (MHFA) training on February 13, and the timing was fortuitous. The workshop built a foundation for ongoing, critical mental health conversations in … Read more
Aetna Behavioral Health is taking Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) everywhere the company has a reach – including behavioral health providers within its network, its internal employees and staff and … Read more
“I don’t want my colleagues to think that I don’t like or care about my job. It’s literally perfect. I don’t like how little I’ve been able to accomplish lately. … Read more
“Routine stress, including job strain and long working hours, may contribute to serious health problems, including elevated risk for heart disease and stroke and experiencing depression for the first time,” … Read more
“One of my coworker’s students committed suicide last summer. When my coworker found out, she didn’t say anything. However, I was able to recognize that something was wrong and I … Read more
“Employees who feel burnout at work often blame their workplace: Three in four employees say their jobs are very stressful and are considering or actively looking for a new job,” … Read more
This piece was originally published on Linda’s Corner Office blog. Read it here. How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. – Annie Dillard The iconic designer Kate … Read more
Women are increasingly stressed at work, they’re not talking about it and it’s affecting their ability to do their job. These are among the key conclusions of a survey conducted … Read more
Forty million individuals in the U.S. have a mental illness or condition according to Mental Health America’s 2017 data. That’s one in five adults! What’s more is the disturbing decline … Read more
Five years ago, family physician Pamela Wible began compiling a list of doctors who have completed suicide. Since then, she has documented 757 cases. She found that dying by suicide … Read more
This article originally appeared on manta.com. Read the original post here. These healthy habits can have a big impact on your professional performance to keep you and your small business running … Read more
Mental health challenges don’t go away at work and stressful work environments can exacerbate existing problems. Bloomberg recently reported that employers want employees to support their colleagues who may be … Read more
“The health of business depends on the health of workers.” –– Maria P. Neira, Director, WHO Department of Public Health and Environment Today is World Mental Health Day, and there … Read more
Juggling a heavy workload and large doses of stress day in and day out takes its toll on lawyers. They are prone to higher rates of addiction and mental health … Read more
