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Mental Health Awareness Month

We Are 3 Million Strong.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) USA has trained more than 3 million people across the country to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. And we’re not done yet.

We want everyone in America to have at least one First Aider in their close circle of friends, family and peers. Every 1 in 15 people should be certified to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. Together, we will reach millions more.

Join us in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month this May by promoting mental wellbeing resources using #BeThe1in15 on social media, practicing self-care, sharing powerful stories and helping ensure everyone has at least one First Aider in their close circle of friends, family and peers.

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Read Their Stories

Mental Health First Aiders choose to #BeThe1in15 every day. We are grateful for everything First Aiders do to take care of their own mental wellbeing and support those around them to create healthy, happy and safe communities across the country. Check out a few of their impactful stories below.

Jennifer Reichert
[May 1 blog post]
Isaac Sandidge
[May 8 blog post]
Jamie Hagenbuch
[May 15 blog post]
Special Post: 25 Ways to Take Action with MHFA
[May 18 blog post]
Trident Testimonial
[May 22 blog post]
Mental Health First Aid Story
Coming Soon

Follow Us on Social Media

Join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on LinkedIn and using #BeThe1in15.

  • In July 2015, I had the opportunity to take a Mental Health First Aid course at WestCare Nevada. Little did I know that just a few days later I would be using the information and techniques I had learned in the class in a real life situation.” –Rick Denton
  • Hilda Marie’s worst nightmare was unfolding right before her eyes. Teetering at the edge of the platform was a woman poised to jump in front of an oncoming train. What would you do? For Hilda, there was no question. She turned to the skills she learned in the eight-hour Mental Health First Aid class she completed. ” –Hilda Marie
  • I recently got dispatched on a psychiatric call...because I took the Mental Health First Aid class, I knew not to take the attitude that she's crazy and was able to keep her calm.” –Sarah L., EMT
  • I’ve taken regular first aid, and I’ve used both, but certainly the opportunities to use Mental Health First Aid are much more abundant.” –Nathan Krause, Pastor, Olney Seventh-day Adventist Church, Maryland
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