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Mental Health First Aid

Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.

Become a certified Mental Health First Aider!

You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. Anyone can take the Mental Health First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens.

The adult Virtual Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn how to help an individual who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or concern.

SOMETIMES, THE BEST FIRST AID IS YOU. Take the course, save a life, strengthen your community.

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MHFA for Military, Veterans and Families at the Veteran Resource Center at Hudson Valley Community College

Mental Health First Aid

Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.

Become a certified Mental Health First Aider!

You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. Anyone can take the Mental Health First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens.

The adult Virtual Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn how to help an individual who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or concern.

SOMETIMES, THE BEST FIRST AID IS YOU. Take the course, save a life, strengthen your community.

Find out more...

MHA Across NYS Conference 2024

MHA Across NYS Conference 2024

Staff from all New York State MHA Affiliates are invited to join us for this online event which includes presentations, speakers, and networking opportunities.

Session 1 - 10am-12pm - Open to all MHA Affiliate Staff
Acknowledgment of the hard work accomplished across the MHA Network in the past year.

Session 2 - 1pm-4pm - Open to MHA Affiliate CMHP & WDOP Teams
A showcase of Community Mental Health Promotion projects and Workforce Development & Outreach Programs.

 

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MHANYS MHFA for Specialty Providers in Capital Region-2-06 & 2-08-24

Register for MHANYS MHFA for Specialty Providers in Capital Region:V2-6 & 2-8

Mental Health First Aid

Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.

Become a certified Mental Health First Aider!

You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. Anyone can take the Mental Health First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens.

The adult Virtual Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn how to help an individual who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or concern.

SOMETIMES, THE BEST FIRST AID IS YOU. Take the course, save a life, strengthen your community.

Find out more...

MHANYS MHFA for Specialty Providers in Capital Region-1-23-24 & 1-24-24

Register for MHANYS MHFA for Specialty Providers in Capital Region:V1-1-23 & 1-24

Mental Health First Aid

Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.

Become a certified Mental Health First Aider!

You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. Anyone can take the Mental Health First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens.

The adult Virtual Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn how to help an individual who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or concern.

SOMETIMES, THE BEST FIRST AID IS YOU. Take the course, save a life, strengthen your community.

Find out more...

Mental Health First Aid

Adult MHFA 12-2-2023

Mental Health First Aid

Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.

Become a certified Mental Health First Aider!

You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. Anyone can take the Mental Health First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens.

The adult Virtual Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn how to help an individual who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or concern.

SOMETIMES, THE BEST FIRST AID IS YOU. Take the course, save a life, strengthen your community.

Find out more...

Help Wanted: Addressing the WorkForce Shortagae 12/5/2023

Help Wanted: Addressing the Workforce Shortage

Join us as MHANYS' leads a roundtable on the challenges and successes surrounding the behavioral health workforce. 

Roundtable Participants:

Jean Moore, DrPH, Director, Center for Health Workforce Studies and Research Assistant Professor at the School of Public Health, University at Albany

Dr. Gladys Cruz, Ph.D., District Superintendent, Questar III BOCES

Glenn Liebman, MA, CEO, Mental Health Association in New York State

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Adult Mental Health First Aid

Adult MHFA-Oct 19 & 20 2023

On-Line Mental Health First Aid

Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.

Become a certified Mental Health First Aider!

You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. Anyone can take the Mental Health First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens.

The adult Virtual Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn how to help an individual who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or concern.

SOMETIMES, THE BEST FIRST AID IS YOU. Take the course, save a life, strengthen your community.

 

Find out more...

Remote Work

The pandemic dramatically shifted the way individuals approach work and productivity. While many offices are returning to in-person or hybrid work, remote work is still very common and appears to be here to stay. If you find yourself working from home more often than you expected, it may be challenging to adjust to your new work environment. Below are some tools and strategies to ensure you maintain your productivity and mental health while working remotely.

Combating Burnout

As remote work has become more widespread, the rates of individuals experiencing burnout have spiked. Increased stress, zoom fatigue, and long hours can leave you feeling drained, unmotivated, and unfocused. Burnout is a challenging consequence of the pandemic but there are some tools you can use to combat it. Focusing on maintaining other elements of your health such as healthy nutrition and regular exercise can help you stay engaged and present throughout your workday. In addition, if you are feeling overwhelmed in your job, consider speaking with your supervisor about how the position may be adjusted for a remote work context.

Job Burnout: How to Spot it and Take Action from the Mayo Clinic.

Combatting Burnout in a Remote Workplace from GitLab

Combatting Burnout to Improve your Mental Health from Hinge Health

Maintaining a Work-Life Balance

When you work where you live it is easy to feel like you are constantly on the clock. Maintaining a regular schedule even when working from home can help to ensure you feel productive throughout the day. Consider finding a space in your home that can be an established “office space,” and only work in that location. Going through a morning routine can also help to shift your mind and body into “work mode.” It is also important to find time to wind down. Setting a strict end-time for your work and establishing clear boundaries for when you cannot be reached can help you maintain a remote work schedule long term. Everyone’s management of their work-life balance is different. Some people find it helpful to integrate work into leisure or social activities such as taking remote meetings outside or virtual/ in person work groups. Others benefit from strict boundaries between their work and outside life, and many fall somewhere in between. Consider trying some of the strategies below and figure out what works best for you.

Remote Work- Life Balance from Owl Labs

How to have a Good Work-Life Balance blog from Better Up

Managing your Work-Life Balance from Mayo Clinic

For Employers

For employees shifting to remote work long-term, it is important to recognize how this structure may impact their mental well-being. Being cognizant of the potential for burnout, increased mental health challenges, and life disruptions as the pandemic continues will help to foster a healthy workplace environment even outside the office. Ensuring employees are engaged with their work and know about the mental health resources that are available to them through your organization can help reduce employee turnover, increase productivity, and improve employee well-being.

What Employers Need to Know About Mental Health  from McLean Hospital

Employee Mental Health and Productivity from Silver Cloud Health

Engaging Remote Work Employees in their Health from the CDC

Virtual Wellness Room

Visit our Virtual Wellness Room for quick, stress relief strategies that can be incorporated into your daily routine, as well as project ideas and activities to do with friends and family.

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