Mental Health First Aid Monthly Newsletter

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#BeTheDifference During Back-to-School Season with Youth MHFA   COVID-19 has impacted everyone, including young people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, young people have faced changes to their routines, breaks in continuity of learning, missed significant life events and more. In addition to these changes, young people are now going back to school. Whether they're attending classes virtually or in-person, their experiences will likely be different because of COVID-19. This change can impact their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. As parents, teachers, caregivers and neighbors, it's vital you have the latest information and resources needed to support young people as they navigate this new normal. That's why this month, we are sharing information on how Youth MHFA can help. Youth MHFA teaches adults who regularly interact with young people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health challenges. We've compiled tips and resources from the Youth MHFA Curriculum in this toolkit to help you support youth around you, especially during COVID-19. Check out the graphic and blog posts below for ways you can #BeTheDifference for young people.  We're sharing all of this on social media too -- follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!     Tips from the Curriculum   #BeTheDifference for Young People with Youth MHFA Youth and young adults face mental health challenges that are unique from adults. Youth MHFA can teach you how to support the young people in your life. Read more.     How Youth MHFA Can Help During and After COVID-19 COVID-19 is impacting people of all ages, including children and youth. Use tips from Youth MHFA to support your child and family during this difficult time. Read more.     How Youth Mental Health First Aid Helps Our Community Grow Stronger Robin S. Smith shares his experience working with young people as a licensed therapist and the positive impact of Youth MHFA. Read more.     ALGEE in the News     Children's Health is offering virtual care services, including MHFA, to support children's mental health. Read more.       Big Bend Community Based Care is hosting MHFA trainings throughout the Florida Panhandle. Read more.       Rider University's Athletics Department became one of the nation's first to train the majority of its staff in MHFA. Read more.       Thank you for choosing to #BeTheDifference, Mental Health First Aid USA     The  National Council for Behavioral Health is the unifying voice of America’s health care organizations that deliver mental health and addictions treatment and services. Together with our 3,326 member organizations serving over 10 million adults, children and families living with mental illnesses and addictions, the National Council is committed to all Americans having access to comprehensive, high-quality care that affords every opportunity for recovery. The National Council introduced  Mental Health First Aid USA  and 2 million Americans have been trained. For more information, please visit  www.TheNationalCouncil.org.