For parents, nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of their children. Whether at home, on the playground, or during family outings, accidents can happen when least expected. From ...

After completion of this course, you will receive a MHFA Manual, 3-year certification in Mental Health First Aid for Youth, 7 ...

A few years ago, I was leading a hiking trip in a national park when one client and a team leader sled down from the park’s tallest sand dune (a common, typically enjoyable activity in the park). But ...

“Starting chest compressions as soon as somebody’s heart has stopped is the best way to help them survive,” according to Erica Littlewood of South Whatcom Fire Authority. iStockphoto Getty Images It’s ...

Participants in a Youth Mental Health First Aid course offered by Upstream Prevention pose after finishing the workshop in April. The organization is again offering the workshop for adults to help ...

A first aid kit is one of the most common items in American workplaces, but if you don’t learn how to use it right it can cost you dearly. Under the rules promulgated by the Occupation Safety and ...

Accordingly, you may notice a growing number of friends, family members, acquaintances, and even strangers expressing depressive or anxious thoughts, turning to coping mechanisms such as alcohol or ...

An acquaintance suddenly tells you that they are thinking of suicide or you see someone on public transport crying uncontrollably. Is it possible to assist them without putting yourself in danger or ...