Interested in being certified in Mental Health First Aid? The National Council for Wellbeing provides instructor training and certification for Mental Health First Aid for Adult and Youth.

MHFA certification is an 8-hour course that gives the participant the confident to properly assist and assess mental health crisis situations through the AGLEE method.

Learn more by visiting www.thenationalcouncil.org/our-work/mental-health-first-aid/

"How Emotionally Intelligent Are You?" on MindTools provides a self-assessment tool to evaluate your emotional intelligence (EI). It includes a series of questions designed to measure various aspects of EI, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. The results offer insights into your EI strengths and areas for improvement, along with tips and resources to enhance your emotional intelligence.

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Presented by Online Counseling Programs, this comprehensive and unique list aims to support the growing needs of children and teens, OnlineCounselingPrograms.com has gathered resources on mental health, learning and other related topics from sexual identity to study skills. Below is a compilation of lists, articles, guides and videos to help parents, teachers, professionals and adolescents themselves to assist in social, academic, behavioral and emotional development.

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“Times are challenging for teachers—you're playing the role of an educator but also of a listener, caretaker, and leader. And doing it all remotely, in the midst of a pandemic. We’ve compiled a list of quick resources, articles, and more to help you unwind, teach even when tension is high, and explore mental health and wellness in the time of COVID-19.”

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Classroom Mental Health is the Teacher’s Toolkit for Mental Health. Learn how to talk to students, address your own concerns, and self-care tips for youth and adults. Visit their website to locate resources to create a mental health friendly environment in your classroom.

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The National Council for Wellbeing has created a list of mental health resources including general mental health resources, resources for specific disorders and illnesses, and support groups.

This is an extremely helpful resource list you can easily locate professional help for yourself or others.

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The U.S. Surgeon General is the Nation’s Doctor, providing Americans with the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury.

The Surgeon General oversees the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps, an elite group of over 6,000 uniformed officers who are public health professionals. The USPHS mission is to protect, promote, and advance the health of our nation.

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