I am learning that there is a common misconception that Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is solely about crisis response. While it does provide critical skills for recognizing and assisting individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, MHFA also emphasizes self-care, prevention, an...

Dear readers, it’s time to stop the old story that doing things for ourselves is selfish or takes away from others. Picture the saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” This wisdom is more relevant than ever in today’s hustle culture. 

I teach Mental Health First Aid, a training that helps adult...